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HB5029 - STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Rita Mayfield
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Interstate Library Compact Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the compact administrator.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1879 - CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Tony M. McCombie, Amy L. Grant, Blaine Wilhour
Last updated almost 2 years ago
61 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1169 - CRIM PRO-SPECIAL ADVOCATES
Daniel Didech, Dagmara Avelar, Rita Mayfield
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a licensed attorney-at-law of the State or a law student authorized to provide services under Supreme Court Rule 711 as a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Provides that the advocate may: (1) monitor the case; (2) consult any person with information that could aid the court and review records relating to the condition of the cat or dog and the defendant's actions, including, but not limited to, records from animal control officers, veterinarians, and police officers; (3) attend hearings; and (4) present information or recommendations to the court pertinent to determinations that relate to the interests of justice, provided that information shall be based solely on the duties undertaken under this provision.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0328 - AUTOMATIC CONTRACT RENEWAL
Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, Doris Turner, Steve Stadelman
Last updated over 1 year ago
45 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that sells or offers to sell any products or services to a consumer pursuant to a contract, where such contract automatically renews unless the consumer cancels the contract, shall (i) disclose the automatic renewal offer terms clearly and conspicuously in the contract before the subscription or purchasing agreement is fulfilled and in visual proximity, or in the case of an offer conveyed by voice, in temporal proximity, to the request for consent to the offer; (ii) not charge the consumer's credit or debit card or other payment mechanism for an automatic renewal service without first obtaining the consumer's consent to the contract containing the automatic renewal offer terms; (iii) provide an acknowledgment that includes the automatic renewal offer terms, cancellation policy, and information regarding how to cancel, which may be accomplished by linking to a resource that provides instructions that account for different platforms and services, in a manner that is capable of being retained by the consumer; and (iv) if the offer includes a free gift or trial, disclose how to cancel the contract, which may be accomplished by linking to a resource that provides instructions that account for different platforms and services, and allow the consumer to cancel before the consumer pays for the good or services. Provides that the Act does not apply to a contract for the sale of any product or service by a provider that is subject to Article XXII of the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to a party regulated by the Director of the Department of Insurance or an affiliate of such party. Provides that the Act does not apply to a party, or an affiliate of the party, regulated by the Director of the Department of Insurance. Defines "automatic renewal offer terms".
STATUS
Passed
HB5302 - LAKE CNTY COMMUNITY COALITION
Rita Mayfield
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Township Code. Provides that, on July 1, 2025, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund into the Lake County Community Coalition Fund. Provides the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority may provide grants from the Lake County Community Coalition Fund to the Waukegan Township Board for the purpose of providing grants to local nonprofit organizations that assist the community with services, including transitional housing assistance, violence prevention efforts, youth mentorship programs, substance abuse treatment, reentry services, cultural training, and vocational training, including administrative costs. Creates a yearly continuing appropriation into the Lake County Community Coalition Fund of all amounts necessary to implement the provisions should the aggregate appropriations appropriated by the General Assembly for grants from all State funds for each State fiscal year be less than $5,000,000. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Lake County Community Coalition Fund. Effective July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2500 - ANIMAL ADOPTION-FEE WAIVER
Harry Benton, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Daniel M. Swanson
Last updated over 1 year ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Provides that the identification requirement includes an identification card issued under the federal Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015 and a valid Illinois driver's license or valid Illinois Identification Card (rather than a certified copy of the person's Department of Defense form DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and a valid Illinois driver's license or valid Illinois Identification Card).
STATUS
Passed
HB5393 - SCH CD-TEACH LICENSE-CONTENT
Rita Mayfield
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Creates a Provisional Educator License and provides that a Provisional Educator License may be issued to persons who have completed the required education coursework in a State-approved educator preparation program, an educator preparation program approved by another state, or comparable educator program in another country, have completed 2 years of student teaching with satisfactory evaluation of performance, and met any other requirements set by the State Board of Education, but have failed to pass a content area knowledge test under the Code. Provides that a Provisional Educator License is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and may not be renewed. In provisions concerning educator testing, removes provisions stating that there shall be no exceptions for passing a test of content area knowledge. Removes provisions stating that no candidate shall be allowed to student teach or serve as the teacher of record until he or she has passed the applicable content area test. Sets forth exceptions as to when a candidate seeking licensure may not be required to pass a test of content area knowledge. Provides that a candidate seeking licensure for a Professional Educator License may either complete the required testing under the Code or have held a Provisional Educator License for 2 years (instead of completing the required testing under the Code).
STATUS
Introduced
HB4902 - SCH CD-SCH IMPROVE PLAN-READNG
Laura Faver Dias, Rita Mayfield, Joyce Mason
Last updated 4 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning State interventions, provides that the support provided by a vendor or learning partner approved to support a school's continuous improvement plan related to English language arts must be based on the comprehensive literacy plan for the State developed by the State Board of Education.
STATUS
Passed
HB5348 - EPA-BATTERIES STEWARDSHIP
Sharon Chung, Rita Mayfield, Nabeela Syed
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Creates the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act (rather than the Illinois Portable Battery Stewardship Act). Requires those who sell, offer for sale, or distribute (rather than only sell or distribute), covered batteries or battery-containing products containing one or more covered batteries in or into the State to implement and participate in a battery stewardship plan. Makes changes to provisions regarding timelines for covered batteries, as well as timelines for battery stewardship organizations to submit plans to the Agency for approval. Provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board (rather than the Agency) may adopt rules regarding certain labeling requirements. Repeals a provision regarding rechargeable batteries in the Environmental Protection Act. Changes some defined terms and removes some defined terms. Provides that the Act takes effect upon becoming law, except that the repeal of the provisions in the Environmental Protection Act takes effect on January 1, 2028.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4756 - PERSONAL PROP LEFT IN VEHICLES
Stephanie A. Kifowit, Rita Mayfield
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any personal property belonging to the vehicle owner in a vehicle subject to a lien under the provisions shall not be subject to that lien. Provides that a commercial relocator that removes a vehicle subject to a lien shall allow the owner access to the vehicle to retrieve any personal property left inside of the vehicle without charge. Removes provisions concerning the types of personal property that could be removed from a vehicle subject to a lien after it has been towed.
STATUS
Introduced
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