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HB3418 - REENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE
Justin D. Slaughter, Carol Ammons, Nicholas K. Smith
Last updated over 1 year ago
36 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create a program to award grants to Navigators for specified purposes, including wage reimbursements for employers that employ certain formerly incarcerated individuals. Contains provisions concerning requirements for wage reimbursements. Provides that "Navigator" means an entity that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in administering workforce development programs for formerly incarcerated participants and is certified by the Department as a Navigator. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to adopt emergency rules to implement the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Repeals a tax credit for wages paid to ex-felons, and establishes a credit for wages paid to ex-offenders. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2908 - RACING-COOK CNTY SUNSET
Robert Rita, Anthony DeLuca, Rita Mayfield
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that before June 29, 2023, the additional organization license, issued by the Illinois Racing Board for standardbred racing to a racetrack located in specified townships of Cook County, shall not be issued within a 35-mile radius of another organization license issued by the Board, unless the person having operating control of such racetrack has given written consent to the organization licensee application, which consent must be filed with the Board at or prior to the time application is made.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3257 - DYED HERMIT CRAB, GOLDFISH
Robert Rita, Barbara Hernandez, Linda Holmes
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that no person may sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away as a pet or novelty any hermit crab or goldfish that has been dyed, colored, or otherwise treated to impart an artificial color. Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB3743 - ALOPECIA AWARENESS MONTH
Robert Rita, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Ann M. Williams
Last updated about 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Director of Central Management Services to execute and deliver to the Tinley Park - Park District a quit claim deed, quit claim bill of sale, and any ancillary documents, for $1, to specified real property, subject to specified conditions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB3594 - LEGISLATIVE SALARIES-MONTHLY
Mary E. Flowers, Robert Rita, Sonya M. Harper
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts provisions of the introduced bill. Removes provisions that members may receive a salary (instead of shall receive a salary). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB3682 - DHS-OPIOID CRISIS COMMITTEE
Harry Benton, Dave Vella, Emanuel Welch
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Opioid Crisis Committee. Provides that the purpose of the Commission shall be to study the opioid crisis across the nation and the State. Provides that the Commission shall develop strategies and policies to reduce the number of overdoses and deaths due to opioids in the State. Provides that the Commission shall ensure that any policy developed will be equitably accessible across historically marginalized groups and in both rural and urban areas. Provides that the Commission shall consist of members appointed by the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall provide administrative assistance and necessary staff support services. Provides that the Commission shall issue a report on the findings and strategies developed by the Commission to the General Assembly and the Governor. Provides that the Commission shall be dissolved upon delivery of the report. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3957 - GENERIC DRUG PRICING FAIRNESS
Nabeela Syed, Emanuel Welch, Will Guzzardi
Last updated about 1 year ago
77 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Sets forth legislative findings. Provides that the Director of Healthcare and Family Services or Director of Central Management Services shall (rather than may) notify the Attorney General of any increase in the price of any essential off-patent or generic drug under the Medical Assistance Program under the Illinois Public Aid Code or a State health plan, respectively, that amounts to price gouging. Provides that a notice sent by the Attorney General to the manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor of an essential off-patent or generic drug shall serve as a litigation hold regarding documents and communications about that drug. Provides that upon petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may issue an order imposing a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day (rather than only $10,000) for each violation of the Act or providing for the Attorney General's recovery of costs and disbursements incurred in bringing an action against a manufacturer found to be in violation of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB3902 - STATE GOVT-GENERAL MANDATES
Barbara Hernandez, John M. Cabello, Bob Morgan
Last updated over 1 year ago
51 Co-Sponsors
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Drones as First Responders Act. Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. Defines the terms "parade", "routed event", and "special event". Authorizes the use of drones for additional specified law enforcement purposes. Prohibits the use of weapons and facial recognition technology on drones. Makes changes concerning the retention and disclosure of drone-acquired data. Makes changes to annual reporting requirements. Adds enforcement provisions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB3903 - MANDATES-VARIOUS
Robert Rita, Eva Dina Delgado, Gregg Johnson
Last updated about 1 year ago
39 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Election Code. Prohibits any contractor that provides equipment and services for automated law enforcement, automated speed enforcement, or automated railroad grade crossing enforcement systems to municipalities or counties, as well as any political action committee created by such a contractor, from making a campaign contribution to any political committee established to promote the candidacy of a candidate or public official. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an automated speed enforcement system or automated traffic law ordinance adopted by a municipality or county shall require that the determination to issue a citation be vested solely with the municipality or county and that such authority may not be delegated to any contractor retained by the municipality or county. Prohibits any officer or employee of a municipality or county from knowingly accepting employment or receiving compensation or fees for services from a contractor that provides automated law enforcement system equipment or services to municipalities or counties. Requires the statistical analyses of the safety impacts of automated traffic law enforcement systems and automated speed enforcement systems to be conducted every 2 years. Provides that, if a county or municipality changes the vendor it uses for its automated traffic law enforcement system or automated speed enforcement system and must, as a consequence, apply for a permit, approval, or other authorization from the Department of Transportation for reinstallation of one or more of the components of that system and if, at the time of the application, the new vendor operates such a system for any other county or municipality in the State, then the Department of Transportation shall approve or deny the county or municipality's application for the permit, approval, or other authorization within 90 days after its receipt. Provides that, if an automated traffic law enforcement system is removed or rendered inoperable due to construction, then the Department shall authorize the reinstallation or use of the automated traffic law enforcement system within 30 days after the construction is complete. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB3972 - PROCUREMENT-STATE DRUG LABEL
Robert Rita, Nabeela Syed, Jonathan Carroll
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, shall implement and develop a program to establish a State prescription generic drug label for the purpose of increasing competition in the generic drug market and lowering generic drug prices for all purchasers. Provides the label shall include a list of the 100 most commonly prescribed drugs. Provides that the Department shall contract with one or more generic drug manufacturers to manufacture certain generic drugs on behalf of the State and participating entities. Provides for the adoption of rules.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-028
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Illinois House
BIRTH
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Robert "Rob" Rita was born on May 10, 1962 in Blue Island, IL. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement from Chicago State University in 1985. Rob served as Alderman of Chicago's 28th Ward. He is a member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. Rob authored the law designating "Lou Rawls Day" in Illinois.read less
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