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HB4919 - AGING-HOMEMAKER SERVICES-RATES
Marcus C. Evans, Yolonda Morris, Barbara Hernandez
Last updated 8 months ago
54 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In a provision requiring the Department on Aging to require an annual audit from all personal assistant and home care aide vendors contracting with the Department, provides that the annual audit shall assure that each audited vendor's procedures are in compliance with the Department's financial reporting guidelines requiring an 80% or higher employee wage and benefits cost split and an administrative cost split of no more than 20% (rather than an administrative and employee wage and benefits cost split as defined in administrative rules). Provides that subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2025, rates for homemaker services shall be increased to $32.75 to sustain a minimum wage of $20 per hour for direct service workers. Provides that rates in subsequent State fiscal years shall be no lower than $32.75 upon federal approval. Requires providers of in-home services to be required to certify to the Department that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers. Provides that fringe benefits, including, but not limited to, paid time off and payment for training, health insurance, travel, or transportation, shall not be reduced in relation to the rate increases. Provides that subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2025, the Department shall pay a rate add-on under the Community Care Program to those in-home service provider agencies that attest and document their direct service workers attend paid, quarterly, in-person training sessions to fulfill the in-service training requirements. Provides that the add-on shall be 1% of the homemaker services rate. Requires the Department to adopt rules.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3514 - OFFICIAL STATE MUSHROOM
Seth Lewis, Rachel Ventura, Michelle Mussman
Last updated about 1 month ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Designations Act. Provides that the mushroom calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the "giant puffball", is designated the official State mushroom of the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB5759 - MUSIC TAX CREDIT ACT
Sharon Chung, Maurice A. West, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Music and Musicians Tax Credit and Jobs Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award credits to qualified music companies. Creates the Music Education Scholarship Act. Provides that the Board of Higher Education may award scholarships to applicants who are enrolled in or accepted for admission to an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree program in music education and who agree to meet certain teaching obligations. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates certain income tax credits for theater infrastructure projects. Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Renames the Act as the Live Music and Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that the Act also applies to musical performances.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3414 - INS-CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
Julie A. Morrison, Steve Stadelman, Sally J. Turner
Last updated 3 months ago
52 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage of a one-month supply of continuous glucose monitors, including one transmitter if necessary, as provided under the provisions (instead of on the coverage of continuous glucose monitors). Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HR0752 - SUPPORT-WOMEN IN TRADES
Stephanie A. Kifowit, Joyce Mason
Last updated 4 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Commends the women in trades who are breaking down barriers, demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication, and serving as role models for others. Encourages ongoing efforts to support tradeswomen, including future events, educational programs, and initiatives that promote equal opportunities in union construction trades. Expresses support for skilled trades and the need for a diverse and inclusive workforce to meet the demands of a growing economy. Encourages collaboration among businesses, labor organizations, and educational institutions to create pathways for women to enter and thrive in trades. Congratulates the organizers, sponsors, and participants of the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield event for their efforts and contributions in making the event a success.
STATUS
Passed
HB5841 - IL SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Eva Dina Delgado, Elizabeth Hernandez, Kimberly Du Buclet
Last updated 5 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act. Requires the Commission to prepare and submit a report to the General Assembly evaluating whether the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority has met the equity goals of the Commission and Authority. Amends the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. Modifies legislative findings. Provides that "facility" includes stadiums, arenas, or other structures for the holding of athletic contests and other events and gatherings, including professional women's sports (among other illustrative examples). Requires the Authority to work with the Executive Director of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion to evaluate and propose policies that promote equity in decision-making regarding the development and funding of sports facilities. Provides that a person may not be prohibited from participation in, or any of the benefits of, programs or activities at facilities funded under the Act, including facilities established or supported by bonds issued under the Act, on the basis of sex. Provides that, if bonds are issued under the Act to fund facilities for professional men's sports, some bonds must also be issued to fund facilities for professional women's sports; and provides that, if the Authority does not have a professional women's sports facility project to work on at the time of issuance of the bonds, then either: (i) the proceeds from the bonds issued for professional women's sports shall be placed into a dedicated fund until the Authority has a professional women's sports facility project on which to work, or (ii) a portion of the revenue source supporting the bonds must be left unused and dedicated to support a future bond issuance solely focused on professional women's sports facility projects. Provides that the portion required under item (ii) shall be as required by statute or, if no statute sets the portion, shall be in an amount set by the Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Provides that a person may not be prohibited from participation in, or any of the benefits of, programs or activities at facilities funded under this Act, including facilities established or supported by bonds issued under the Act, on the basis of sex. Removes and modifies outdated language, including provisions relating to a dissolved advisory board. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4502 - CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND
Camille Lilly, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated 4 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5851 - PEN CD-STATE SYSTEMS-FUNDING
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 4 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Budget Stabilization Act. Provides a transfer of specified amounts from the General Revenue Fund to the Pension Stabilization Fund for fiscal years 2030 through 2040. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. With regard to each of the 5 State-funded retirement systems, provides that for State fiscal years 2026 through 2034, the minimum contribution to the System to be made by the State for each State fiscal year shall be an amount determined by the System to be sufficient to bring the total assets of the System up to 100% of the total actuarial liabilities of the System by the end of State fiscal year 2048. Provides that the required State contribution shall be calculated each year as a level percentage of payroll over the years remaining to and including fiscal year 2048 and shall be determined under the projected unit credit actuarial cost method. Provides that for State fiscal years 2035 through 2048, the minimum contribution to the System to be made by the State for each State fiscal year shall be the contribution amount for the upcoming State fiscal year estimated in the previous year's actuarial valuation plus an adjustment for differences between the unfunded liability reported in the current actuarial valuation and the unfunded liability reported in the previous year's actuarial valuation, such that the total assets of the System equal 100% of the total actuarial liabilities of the System 20 years after the State fiscal year during which the contribution is made. Sets forth a funding formula for State fiscal year 2049 and thereafter. Repeals a provision requiring the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability to consider and determine whether certain funding goals are appropriate. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0796 - CONGRATS-RICHARD A. MILLER
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 4 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates Richard A. Miller on his 98th birthday, thanks him for his military service and sacrifice to the United States of America, commends him for his dedication to his family and community, and wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.
STATUS
Passed
HR0727 - CONGRATS-JUST A DOLLOP
Janet Yang Yang Rohr, Suzanne M. Ness, Anne M. Stava-Murray
Last updated 4 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Congratulates Rachel Costabile, Ashley McLeod, Ruth Pligge, Bridget Brown, and Erika Kissel on the successful creation and operation of their small business, Just A Dollop. Wishes them continued success on their entrepreneurial journey. Encourages the entrepreneurship of people with developmental disabilities.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-084
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Illinois House
BIRTH
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Stephanie A. Kifowit is from Illinois. She earned her B.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield in 1993 and her M.S. in Management at National Louis University in 2000. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1986-1992 as a Communications Center Operator and obtained the rank of Sergeant. Kifowit was a Teacher in the Oswego School District from 1994-2012 as well as an elected member of the Oswego School Board from 2001-2012, serving as President of the Board from 2009-2011.read less
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