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HB3814 - SCH CD-FFA/4H ABSENCES
Sonya M. Harper, Anthony DeLuca, Daniel M. Swanson
Last updated over 1 year ago
41 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning the daily pupil attendance calculation, provides that participation in a Supervised Career Development Experience or any work-based learning experience in which student participation and learning outcomes are directed by a licensed educator for assessment of competencies (instead of providing that participation in a Supervised Career Development Experience in which student participation and learning outcomes are supervised by a licensed educator) shall be counted toward the calculation of clock hours of school work per day. Provides that participation in a work-based learning experience may include, but is not limited to, scheduled events of State FFA associations, the National FFA Organization, and 4-H programs as part of organized competitions or exhibitions. Provides that the student and the student's parent or legal guardian shall be responsible for obtaining assignments missed while the student was participating in a Supervised Career Development Experience or other work-based learning experience or a youth apprenticeship from the student's teacher.
STATUS
Passed
SR0646 - MEMORIAL-LINDA MCNEELY
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Mourns the death of Alderperson Linda McNeely of the Rockford City Council.
STATUS
Passed
SB2775 - PEN CD-IMRF-RETURN TO SERVICE
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning suspensions of retirement annuities during employment with a participating employer, provides that until June 3, 2026, an annuitant shall not be considered a participating employee if the annuitant is employed as a school bus driver by a participating school district and works fewer than 750 hours annually. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3133 - EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAMS
Steve Stadelman, Jason Plummer, Mike Porfirio
Last updated 4 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Treasurer Act. In provisions concerning the College Savings Pool, provides that an account may be rolled over into a Roth IRA account, to the extent permitted by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. In provisions concerning the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program, provides that the definition of "eligible child" includes a child born or adopted after December 31, 2022, to a parent who is a resident of Illinois at the time of the birth or adoption, as evidenced by documentation received by the Treasurer from a parent or legal guardian of the child. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB3105 - EMPLOYEES-SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANT
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Prohibiting Coercive Subcutaneous Implants Act. Prohibits a person or entity from requiring, coercing, or compelling any other individual to undergo the subcutaneous implant of an identification device. Prohibits an employer from inquiring during an interview if a prospective employee will consent to having a subcutaneous identification device implanted in his or her body. Requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee who does not consent to having a device implanted in his or her body. Requires an employer to remove the device from the employee's body within 30 days of separation from employment if the employee so requests. Prohibits an employer from discriminating or taking any retaliatory action against any employee because the employee, in good faith, does or threatens to do any of the following with respect to his or her rights under this Act: (i) file a claim or complaint; (ii) initiate any inquiry, investigation, proceeding, or other action; or (iii) testify or provide information to any person in connection to their rights afforded by this Act. Makes conditions for the employer to follow for voluntary implantation. Creates a private cause of action for any person who is subject to a violation of this Act with liquidated damages of $10,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater; reasonable attorney's fees and costs, punitive damages, and other relief as a State or federal court deems appropriate. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0818 - CONGRATS-VICTORY BELL
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates Victory Bell of Rockford on his 90th birthday. Thanks him for his service and dedication to the citizens of Rockford and the State. Wishes him many more happy and healthy years.
STATUS
Passed
SB3150 - PROP TX-FLOOD HAZARD
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption, subject to certain limitations, for property that is located within a special flood hazard area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Provides that the amount of the exemption shall be a reduction in the property's equalized assessed value of $5,000. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3154 - AFFORDABLE DRUG MANUFACTURING
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall enter into partnerships to increase competition, lower prices, and address shortages in the market for generic prescription drugs, to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for public and private purchasers, taxpayers, and consumers, and to increase patient access to affordable drugs. Requires the partnerships to result in the production or distribution of generic prescription drugs with the intent that these drugs be made widely available to public and private purchasers, providers and suppliers, and pharmacies. Provides that the Department shall comply with specified requirements when entering into partnerships or setting prices for generic prescription drugs. Requires the Department to submit separate reports to the General Assembly that (1) assess the feasibility of directly manufacturing generic prescription drugs and selling generic prescription drugs at a fair price, and (2) describe the status of all drugs targeted under the Act and analyze how the activities of the Department may impact competition, access to targeted drugs, the costs of those drugs, and the costs of generic prescription drugs to public and private purchasers. Contains other provisions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information disclosed under the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act from inspection and copying under the Act. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3242 - PERSONNEL-NO BACH DEGREE REQ
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Personnel Code. Provides that a State agency shall not require as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in State employment that an applicant have a baccalaureate degree. Provides that the provisions shall not apply the knowledge, skills, or abilities required for the position for which an applicant is applying can only reasonably be obtained, as determined by the appointing authority, through a course of study in pursuit of, and culminating in the award of, a baccalaureate degree or advanced degree. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3148 - VOLUNTARY DO NOT SELL FIREARMS
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act. Provides that a person may file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights, either in writing or electronically, with the clerk of the court in any county in the State. Provides that the clerk of the court must request a physical or scanned copy of photo identification to verify the person's identity prior to accepting the form. Provides that the person filing the form may provide the name of a family member, mental health professional, substance use disorder professional, or other person to be contacted if the filer attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver of firearm rights is in effect or if the filer applies to have the voluntary waiver revoked. Provides that no sooner than 21 calendar days after filing a voluntary waiver of firearm rights, the person may file a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights, either in writing or electronically, in the same county where the voluntary waiver of firearm rights was filed. Provides that copies and records of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights shall not be disclosed except to law enforcement agencies. Provides that a voluntary waiver of firearm rights may not be required of an individual as a condition for receiving employment, benefits, or services. Provides that all records obtained and all reports produced, as required by this provision, are not subject to disclosure and shall be confidential with respect to all matters involving health care, employment, education, housing, insurance, government benefits, and contracting. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
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