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HB1612 - DFPR-DATA ON DENIED APPS
Curtis J. Tarver, Mary E. Flowers, Lindsey LaPointe
Last updated about 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that in conjunction with applications for licensure, the Department shall request, and applicants may voluntarily provide, demographic information that includes sex, ethnicity, race, and disability. Provides that on or before March 1 of each calendar year, the Department shall publish a report on the Department's website that contains the demographic information it collected the preceding calendar year, the number of applications for licensure and renewal of licensure it received in the preceding calendar year, and the number of applicants who were denied licensure in the preceding calendar year regardless of whether application was made in that calendar year. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB2057 - PEN CD-CHI LABORERS-SUBPOENA
Kelly M. Burke, Robert F. Martwick
Last updated about 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Pension Code. In the Chicago Park District Article, provides that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including, but not limited to, in conjunction with specified matters. Provides that the fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before the circuit courts of this State and shall be paid by the party seeking the subpoena. Provides that subpoenas issued under the provisions shall be subject to the Code of Civil Procedure. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB1591 - MARRIAGE-PROHIBITIONS-REPEAL
Kelly M. Cassidy, Lamont J. Robinson, Robyn Gabel
Last updated over 1 year ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act by repealing all of the following provisions: (i) no marriage shall be contracted in this State by a party residing and intending to continue to reside in another state or jurisdiction if the marriage would be void if contracted in the other state or jurisdiction, and every marriage celebrated in this State in violation of that provision is null and void; (ii) before issuing a license to marry a person who resides and intends to continue to reside in another state, the officer having authority to issue the license shall satisfy himself by requiring affidavits or otherwise that the person is not prohibited from intermarrying by the laws of the jurisdiction where the person resides; and (iii) an official issuing a marriage license with knowledge that the parties are prohibited from marrying and a person authorized to solemnize marriages who knowingly solemnizes such a marriage are guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
STATUS
Passed
SB0217 - CLAIMS CT-LINE OF DUTY AWARDS
Christopher Belt, Cristina Castro, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that, for the purpose of making up any deficiency in the appropriation for the payment of claims directed pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act, there is appropriated, on a continuing annual basis in each fiscal year, from the General Revenue Fund to the Court of Claims, the amount, if any, by which the total appropriation for the payment of claims directed pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act for the fiscal year is less than the amount required for the payment of claims pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act for that fiscal year. Provides that the amount of any continuing appropriation used by the Court of Claims under the amendatory Act for a given fiscal year shall be charged against the unexpended amount of any appropriation for line of duty awards to the Court of Claims for that fiscal year that subsequently becomes available. Requires the Court of Claims to report to the President and Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget on any continuing appropriation that is used at the conclusion of a fiscal year. Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Provides that if a claim is made within 2 years (rather than one year) of the date of death of a law enforcement officer, civil defense worker, civil air patrol member, paramedic, fireman, chaplain, or State employee killed in the line of duty, compensation shall be paid to the person designated by the law enforcement officer, civil defense worker, civil air patrol member, paramedic, fireman, chaplain, or State employee. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1595 - EMS SYSTEMS-DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Ann M. Williams, Michael J. Kelly, Bradley Stephens
Last updated about 1 year ago
51 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that an individual interviewed or investigated by an EMS Director or the Department of Public Health shall have the right to a union representative or legal counsel of the individual's choosing present at any interview or investigation and that the union representative must comply with the requirements for confidentiality and protection of patient information presented during the proceeding. In provisions concerning EMS System suspensions, provides that an EMS Medical Director must submit a suspension order to the Department describing which requirements of the Program Plan were not met and the suspension's duration. Provides that the Department shall review and confirm receipt of the suspension order, request additional information, or initiate an investigation. Provides that the Department shall incorporate the duration of that suspension into any further action taken by the Department to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew the license of the individual or entity for any violation of the provisions or the Program Plan arising from the same conduct for which the suspension order was issued if the suspended party has neither requested a Department hearing on the suspension nor worked as a provider in any other system during the term of the suspension. Provides that a member of a fire department's or fire protection district's collective bargaining unit shall be eligible to work under a silver spanner program for another fire department EMS System that is not the full-time employer of that member, for a period not to exceed 2 weeks (rather than 12 months), if the member satisfies specified requirements. Changes the definition of "regional EMS Advisory Committee". Removes provisions concerning emergency medical services personnel licensure and provisions concerning complaint investigations. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HJR0007 - COLLEGE INSURANCE TASK FORCE
Michael T. Marron, Lawrence M. Walsh, Norine K. Hammond
Last updated over 1 year ago
46 Co-Sponsors
Creates the College Insurance Program Task Force to study the College Insurance Program and present policy and legislative recommendations to the General Assembly to ensure the program remains a viable and healthy benefit.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1633 - SCH CD-NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY
Maurice A. West, Daniel Didech, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated about 1 year ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. In the provisions concerning the State Education Equity Committee, provides that as part of its report, by no later than December 15, 2024, the Committee shall provide recommendations that may assist the State Board of Education in identifying diverse subject matter experts to help inform policy through task forces, committees, and commissions the State Board oversees. Removes the provisions concerning the Native American Curriculum Advisory Council and the Native American Curriculum Task Force. In the provisions concerning instruction on Native American history, requires the instruction to be included in every social studies course pertaining to American history or government. Provides that the study of the genocide of and discrimination against Native Americans, as well as tribal sovereignty, treaties made between tribal nations and the United States, and the circumstances around forced Native American relocation shall be taught in grades 6 through 12. Provides that the instruction may be integrated as part of other required units of instruction. In the provisions concerning the unit of instruction on the Holocaust and genocides and the teaching of the history of the United States, provides that instructional materials that include the addition of content related to Native Americans shall be prepared and made available to all school boards on State Board of Education's website no later than January 1, 2025. Specifies who shall help develop the instructional materials. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB0216 - GUARDIANSHIP-DEMENTIA TRAINING
Mary Edly-Allen, Willie Preston, Christopher Belt
Last updated over 1 year ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Provides that the guardianship training program shall include content regarding Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Requires a public guardian to complete a one-hour course on Alzheimer's disease and dementia within 6 months of appointment and annually thereafter.
STATUS
Passed
SB1234 - FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Ram Villivalam, Omar Aquino, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program that provides family and medical leave insurance benefits to eligible employees. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; premium payments; the amount and duration of benefits; the recovery of erroneous payments; hearings; defaulted premium payments; elective coverage; employment protection; coordination of family and medical leave; defined terms; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account Fund. Provides phase-in periods for the collection of money and making of claims for benefits under the Act. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2156 - SCH CD-SAFE2HELP HELPLINE
Jeff Keicher, Justin D. Slaughter, Michael T. Marron
Last updated about 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Boards and the Chicago School District Articles of the School Code. In provisions concerning identification cards, and suicide prevention information, removes the option to have a local suicide prevention hotline number on the card. Repeals certain provisions concerning student identification cards. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Passed
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Senator from Illinois district SD-010
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Illinois Senate
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Robert F. Martwick is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 10. He was elected to the chamber in 2012. Martwick earned his B.A. in political science from Loyola University Chicago in 1993 and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 1998. His professional experience includes working as an assistant state's attorney for Cook County.read less
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