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SB1743 - REVENUE-DOWNTOWNS CREDIT
Steve Stadelman, Paul Faraci, David Koehler
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Revitalizing Downtowns Tax Credit Act. Creates an income tax credit in an aggregate amount equal to 25% of the qualified expenditures incurred by a qualified taxpayer undertaking a plan to substantially convert an office building from office use to residential, retail, or other commercial use. Provides that the total amount of such expenditures must equal $15,000 or more. Provides that, if the conversion is to residential use, then 20% or more of the residential housing units must be both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is 80% or less of the municipality's median gross income and the property must be subject to a written binding State or local agreement with respect to the provision of financing of affordable housing. Provides that the credit applies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024 and ending on or before December 31, 2026. Amends the Illinois Income Tax to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1826 - AGING-SUSPICIOUS DEATHS
Karina Villa, Doris Turner, Julie A. Morrison
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Provides that any person may report information about the suspicious death of an eligible adult to an agency designated to receive such reports or to the Department on Aging. Provides that if a mandated reporter has reason to believe that the death of an eligible adult is the result of abuse or neglect, the matter shall be reported to the agency designated to receive such reports or to the Department for subsequent referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency and coroner or medical examiner. Prohibits employers from discriminating against any employee who makes a good faith oral or written report concerning information about the suspicious death of an eligible adult. Contains provisions concerning the required testimony of a mandated reporter at an administrative hearing concerning the suspicious death of an eligible adult; the referral of evidence to the appropriate law enforcement agency; access to records concerning reports of suspicious deaths due to abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation; and other matters. Makes changes to the definitions of "abuse", "abuser", and "mandated reporter". Defines "investment advisor". Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2044 - TICKBORNE DISEASE PREVENTION
Sally J. Turner, Chapin Rose, Mike Simmons
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Tickborne Disease Prevention and Protection Act. Presents legislative findings. Requires the Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the medical entomology lab of the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Natural History Survey and a statewide association representing physicians, to develop protocols and best practices for identifying, diagnosing, and treating tickborne diseases in Illinois and a mandatory accredited continuing medical education course that describes those protocols and best practices. Provides that the Department shall require health care professionals and laboratories to report cases of tickborne disease to each other and the Department. Directs the Department to train local health departments to respond to tickborne disease-related inquiries. Requires the Department to prepare a report of all efforts undertaken by the Department under the Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2408 - PREVAILING WAGE-CONTRACTORS
Willie Preston, Mike Porfirio, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that any laborer, worker, or mechanic who is employed by the contractor or by any lower tier sub-contractor and is paid for services in a sum less than the prevailing wage rates for work performed on a project shall have a right of action for whatever difference there may be between the amount so paid and the prevailing rates required to be paid for work performed on the project. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2216 - LIQUOR-BEER-VARIOUS
Cristina Castro, Linda Holmes, Mike Porfirio
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Authorizes a class 1 brewer or class 2 brewer to obtain a beer showcase permit. Makes conforming changes. Provides that a class 3 brewer licensee who meets certain criteria may obtain a self-distribution exemption to allow the sale of not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or out-of-state class 3 brewery premises, which shall not exceed 232,500 (instead of 18,600) gallons annually in the aggregate, to retail licensees and certain brewers. Provides that a class 2 brewer may transfer up to 139,500 gallons (instead of 31,000 gallons) of beer to a brew pub wholly owned and operated by the class 2 brewer. With regard to special event retailer's licenses and special use permit licenses, provides that those licenses shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquors for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license (instead of for use or consumption), but not for resale in any form. Removes a provision requiring certain brewers to file a report of their water usage. Provides that any retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a consumer loyalty and reward program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1791 - IDPH-WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINICS
Paul Faraci
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish women's health clinics throughout the State to provide affordable health care for women. Requires the services provided at the women's health clinics to be offered at an affordable price and to include specified services, including women's health examinations, pregnancy confirmation, prenatal care, labor and delivery services, postpartum care, family planning examinations and birth control services, and care for sexually transmitted diseases and infections.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1874 - FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM ACT
Linda Holmes, Doris Turner, Steve Stadelman
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Illinois Farm to Food Bank Program Act. Establishes the Illinois Farm to Food Bank Program within the Department of Human Services to help expand the availability of nutritious, locally grown, raised, or processed foods for Illinois' emergency food system. Provides that the program shall (1) acquire and distribute agricultural products from Illinois agricultural entities or aggregators to Illinois' emergency food system, and (2) provide grants to improve capacity of the emergency food system to allow for the proper transportation, storage, or distribution of agricultural products to underserved areas. Provides that the program shall target fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, dairy, and eggs produced in Illinois. Provides that foods shall be surplus, seconds, or market-grade quality levels and must be safe for consumption. Provides that the program is subject to appropriation and shall dedicate no less than 75% of available funds to acquisition and distribution of food. Requires the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to engage a not-for-profit entity from Illinois' emergency food system to administer the program. Requires the administering entity to have statewide reach and represent multiple food banks that source and distribute food to Illinois food pantries and soup kitchens under the same authorities and standards as the Emergency Food Assistance Program administered by the Department. Contains provisions concerning the duties of the administering entity. Creates the Farm to Food Bank Advisory Council to provide support to the program through facilitating relationship-building and partnerships between the Illinois agricultural sector and the emergency food system and other matters. Provides that the program may distribute food to those food banks with the infrastructure to accept, store, and distribute foods through the emergency food system and with the capacity to serve significant geographic areas within Illinois. Provides that the program shall distribute capacity-building grants for facility upgrades, equipment, or other investments necessary to support the objectives of the program. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2407 - STUDENT TRANSPORT-MSAB
Paul Faraci
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a multifunction school activity bus may be used to transport a student in any of grades 9 through 12 who participates in a career exploration program, as approved by a parent or guardian. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2218 - SCH CD-TEACHER DISMISSAL LIST
Willie Preston, Mattie Hunter, Adriane Johnson
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. Provides that a school board's sequence of honorable dismissal list shall include the race or ethnicity of a teacher if provided by the teacher. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB2519 - HOSPITAL LICENSING-MILK
Katie Stuart, Suzanne M. Ness, Elizabeth Hernandez
Last updated about 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill and inserts similar provisions in the University of Illinois Hospital Act, the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act, and the Birth Center Licensing Act. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Illinois district SD-052
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Illinois Senate
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