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HB2458 - CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Mary Beth Canty, Tony M. McCombie, Lindsey LaPointe
Last updated 5 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Changes the statute of limitations for grooming to provide that when the victim is under 17 years of age at the time of the offense, a prosecution for grooming may be commenced within 10 years after the victim or the person with a disability attains 17 years of age. Changes the name of the offenses of child sexual abuse material to child sexual abuse material. Changes the penalty for grooming from a Class 4 to a Class 3 felony. Deletes references to criminal transmission of HIV in various statutes. In the Sex Offenses Article of the Criminal Code of 2012, provides a definition for "unable to give knowing consent". Provides that a person commits sexual exploitation of a child if in the presence or virtual presence, or both, of a child and with knowledge that a child or one whom he or she believes to be a child would view his or her acts, that person knowingly entices, coerces, or persuades a child to participate in the production of the recording or memorializing a sexual act of persons ages 18 or older. Provides that a violation of this provision of sexual exploitation of a child is a Class 4 felony for a first offense; and a Class 3 felony for a second or subsequent offense, or if the person has been previously convicted of a sex offense. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court may set any conditions it finds just and appropriate on the taking of testimony of a victim or witness who is under 18 years of age or an intellectually disabled person or a person affected by a developmental disability (rather than a victim who is a child under the age of 18 years or a moderately, severely, or profoundly intellectually disabled person or a person affected by a developmental disability) involving the use of a facility dog in any criminal proceeding. Makes other changes concerning the admissibility of evidence in cases involving involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, and trafficking in persons. Amends various Acts to change references from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material".
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4224 - LIBRARY-BOND PERCENTAGE
Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated 5 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Library System Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4476 - MOLD REMEDIATION-AWARENESS
Nabeela Syed, Anne M. Stava-Murray, Randy E. Frese
Last updated 4 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Mold Remediation Registration Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a public awareness campaign to assist the public in understanding the threat and importance of removing mold from indoor environments. Provides requirements for the Department to follow regarding the campaign. Defines terms. Provides that the Department must report, annually, to the Environment and Energy Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate concerning the implementation of any federal regulations or State rules (instead of federal regulations) that establish scientific evidence concerning the health effects of mold and its byproducts on the training, certification, and licensing of parties providing mold remediation services. Provides that the Department shall (instead of may) adopt rules to implement a program establishing procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the State and provide evidence of an active third-party certification and evidence of financial responsibility (instead of only provide evidence of financial responsibility). Removes language exempting from the provisions of the Act persons licensed under the Structural Pest Control Act.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4237 - WILDLIFE CD-WLD TURKEY-SHOTGUN
Harry Benton, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal, Daniel M. Swanson
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HR0714 - PAY EQUITY DAY
Norine K. Hammond, Jeff Keicher, Nicole La Ha
Last updated 5 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Declares March 12, 2024 as Pay Equity Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2767 - WILDLIFE CD-WILD TURKEY-BORE
Patrick J. Joyce, Andrew S. Chesney, Win Stoller
Last updated 3 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it is unlawful to take wild turkey except by use of a bow and arrow or a shotgun of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than .410 bore (rather than no smaller than 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No. 4). Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may by administrative rule restrict shot size, material, or density.
STATUS
Passed
HB5011 - GOV ACCOUNT AUDIT-TOWNSHIPS
Bradley J. Fritts, Curtis J. Tarver, Suzanne M. Ness
Last updated 5 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Governmental Account Audit Act. Modifies the audit procedures for governmental units under the Act for the governmental units fiscal years 2026 and after, including: (1) modifying the definitions of "audit report" and "report"; (2) requiring the governing body of each governmental unit to conduct an audit every 2 years (rather than annually) of the accounts of the unit to be made by an auditor or auditors, and modifying the requirements of the audits; (3) allowing an exception for a governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,400,000 for any fiscal year, with the amount to increase or decrease by a percentage equal to the Consumer Price Index-U as reported on January 1 of each year, to provide a 4-year audit report and annual financial report or annual financial report under specified requirements (rather than a governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $850,000 for any fiscal year providing a 4-year audit report and annual financial report or annual financial report under specified requirements); and (4) modifying the requirements for signing, copying, and filing completed reports. Amends the Township Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4733 - HIGHER ED-U OF I-SCHOLARSHIPS
Michael J. Coffey, Daniel M. Swanson, Norine K. Hammond
Last updated 5 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the University of Illinois Act. In provisions concerning scholarships for the children of veterans, provides that an honorary scholarship may also be given to the children of persons who served at any time during the invasion of Panama between December 20, 1989 and January 31, 1990.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4645 - OFFICIAL STATE BEAN
Matt Hanson, Charles E. Meier, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
Last updated 5 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Designations Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4711 - VEH CD-DRIVERS EXAM-SCOTTS LAW
Daniel M. Swanson, Michael J. Kelly, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
Last updated 2 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if an applicant gives an incorrect response to a question on the written portion of the driver's license examination concerning driver responsibilities when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, disabled vehicle, or highway construction, then the Secretary of State shall provide the applicant with information concerning those provisions.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-099
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Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Randy E. Frese earned his BA in accounting from Truman State University. After graduation, Frese entered a career in accounting and finance while serving in his community. In 2002, Frese was elected to the Palmyra R-1 Board of Education. He has also served on the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Frese and his wife Callie have two children.read less
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