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SR0064 - MITIGATE LIGHT POLLUTION
Laura Ellman, Rachel Ventura, Laura Fine
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Declares that local governments in Illinois should abide by IDA's guidelines and lighting principles to help mitigate the effects of light pollution produced by outdoor lighting.
STATUS
Passed
SB1651 - TWP CD-DISCONTINUANCE MEETINGS
Rachel Ventura
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Discontinuance of Township Organization Article of the Township Code. Provides that, when a petition to discontinue township organization meeting the required voter threshold has been filed, the township shall hold, no later than 60 days before the general election in which the proposition will be voted on, at least 2 town hall meetings regarding the question of the continuance of township organization. At the meetings, requires the township board to provide the public (i) an analysis of the cost to citizens regarding services if the discontinuance referendum passes and (ii) information on whether an intergovernmental agreement exists with a unit of local government bordering the township under which the other unit of local government will provide services upon the discontinuance of the township.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1473 - SCH CD-STATE ADMINISTRATION
Rachel Ventura
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the School Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the State Board of Education shall administer all public schools in this State instead of school districts, and each school district shall remit to the State Board an amount of money sufficient to administer the district's schools. Provides that any amount in taxes levied by the school district in excess of the amount required to be remitted to the State Board shall be returned to the district's taxpayers. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, all public school teachers in this State are State employees instead of school district employees. Provides that, for the 2024-2025 school year, the starting salary for public school teachers serving on a full-time basis shall be $45,000, and, for each school year thereafter, the starting salary shall equal the starting salary for the previous school year increased by a percentage equal to one-half of the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items published by the United States Department of Labor for the previous school year.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1522 - EPA-GROUNDWATER MONITORING
Laura Ellman, Rachel Ventura
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that within 180 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Pollution Control Board shall adopt amendments to the rules adopted under specified provisions to require groundwater monitoring at all clean construction or demolition debris fill operations and all uncontaminated soil fill operations. Provides that the groundwater monitoring requirements adopted under specified provisions shall be designed to detect and prevent any exceedance of the Board's Class I groundwater quality standards and meet specified requirements. Provides that groundwater monitoring shall be required for all clean construction or demolition debris fill operations and all uncontaminated soil fill operations unless, before the effective date of the amendatory Act, the owner or operator has completed post-closure maintenance and, for clean construction or demolition debris fill operations, received specified notice from the Environmental Protection Agency, or, for uncontaminated soil fill operations, submitted specified information to the Agency. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1578 - EPA-GREAT LAKES CCR PROTECTION
Adriane Johnson, Kimberly A. Lightford, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that owners and operators of CCR surface impoundments at electric generating plants that are within 4,000 feet of Lake Michigan shall close the CCR surface impoundment by removal and off-site disposal, pursuant to specified provisions and requirements. In additional provisions, requires an owner or operator of an electric generating plant located within 4,000 feet of Lake Michigan that generates or has generated CCR that is not disposed of, treated, stored, or abandoned in a CCR surface impoundment to remove from the owner's or operator's site, for off-site disposal, all CCR generated by the facility that is not disposed of, treated, stored, or abandoned in a CCR surface impoundment and remediate all soil and groundwater impacted by the CCR, in accordance with specified requirements. Requires owners or operators to submit specified plans and reports to the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides that an owner or operator shall post with the Agency a performance bond or other security for the purpose of ensuring removal and remediation in accordance with the provisions. Provides that the Agency may enter into such contracts and agreements as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the provisions. Provides that neither the State, nor the Director of the Agency, nor any State employee shall be liable for any damages or injuries arising out of or resulting from any action taken under the provisions. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1737 - BUILD ILLINOIS TAX CREDIT
Mattie Hunter, Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, David Koehler
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act. Provides that owners of qualified low-income housing developments are eligible for credits against the taxes imposed by the Illinois Income Tax Act or taxes, penalties, fees, charges, and payments imposed by the Illinois Insurance Code. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Illinois Insurance Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2189 - ACCESS TO AFFORD INSULIN ACT
Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Lakesia Collins, Will Guzzardi
Last updated over 1 year ago
89 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall offer a discount program that allows participants to purchase insulin at a discounted, post-rebate price. Sets forth provisions concerning the insulin discount program. Defines terms. Provides a July 1, 2025 effective date (rather than January 1, 2025).
STATUS
Passed
SB1561 - SMOKE FREE ILLINOIS-E-CIG
Celina Villanueva, Mattie Hunter, Laura M. Murphy
Last updated over 1 year ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Changes the effective date of the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Act to January 1, 2025 (rather than effective immediately). Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Changes the definition of "lawful health care". Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Sets forth provisions concerning coverage of preventive health services. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Sets forth provisions concerning postgraduate training exemption periods and visiting rotations. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1478 - DCFS-DUE PROCESS-YOUTH IN CARE
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie, Mattie Hunter
Last updated over 1 year ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Creates the Due Process for Youth Oversight Commission (Commission) to oversee the creation and implementation of a youth's statutory right to counsel in abuse and neglect proceedings conducted in accordance with the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Requires the Commission to provide direction and operational phases for implementation statewide, provide status reports and recommendations to the General Assembly regarding implementation, and provide ongoing implementation and program oversight for 5 years after statewide transition is completed. Contains provisions concerning the Commission's membership; term limits; scheduled meetings; data support provided by the Department of Children and Family Services; Commission duties; and the date of the Commission's dissolution. Amends the Foster Children's Bill of Rights Act. Expands the rights afforded to every child placed in foster care to include the right to have a court appoint an attorney to represent the youth in any abuse or neglect case who will advocate for the youth's wishes and make recommendations to the court regarding the youth's care. Provides that this right applies to court proceedings pending or commenced on or after 3 years of the effective date of the amendatory Act or a date established by the Due Process for Youth Oversight Commission, whichever is sooner. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that immediately upon the filing of an abuse or neglect petition, the court shall appoint counsel for each minor who is the subject of that petition, unless the minor has already retained counsel. Provides that this requirement shall apply to court proceedings pending or commenced on or after 3 years of the effective date of the amendatory Act or a date established by the Due Process for Youth Oversight Commission, whichever is sooner. Provides that each respondent in any petition filed under the Act who is 8 years of age or older shall be furnished a written "Notice of Rights" at or before the first hearing at which the respondent appears. Provides that counsel appointed by a court to represent a minor in neglect or abuse proceedings shall have a minimum of one in-person contact with the minor prior to each hearing and at least one in-person contact every quarter. Provides that such counsel is prohibited from serving as the minor's guardian ad litem or being employed by the same law office as the minor's guardian ad litem. Provides that the preceding sentence applies to proceedings pending or commenced on or after the effective date established by the Due Process for Youth Oversight Commission. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1921 - ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES
Rachel Ventura
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Includes examples of reasonable steps that shall be taken. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall adopt rules regarding the requirements within 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Department of Human Resources, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall provide central coordination and technical assistance to departments and agencies to help them comply with the provisions. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
STATUS
Introduced
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