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HB2317 - FIRST-TIME FISHING LICENSE
Robert Rita, Kambium Buckner, Harry Benton
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that except as otherwise provided in the Code, for sport fishing devices or spearing devices, any resident of Illinois who is 16 years of age or older who has not purchased a resident fishing license in the past 10 years shall be eligible to receive a one-time annual resident fishing license for a fee of $5. Provides that any nonresident who has not purchased a nonresident fishing license in the past 10 years shall be eligible to receive a one-time annual sport fishing license for a fee of $10. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB2372 - OSFM-YOUTH INTERVENTIONISTS
Natalie A. Manley, Bradley Stephens, Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Last updated over 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to create the position of Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator within the Division of Arson. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator, including a time limitation to connect with a youth whose case was referred to the Office, Freedom of Information Act request assistance, and reporting requirements. Allows a local Certified Youth Firesetter Interventionist rostered with a fire department or fire protection district to receive a $250 stipend and mileage reimbursement for any necessary travel for a case only if the local Certified Youth Firesetter Interventionist is not otherwise compensated by another employer or entity for that case.
STATUS
Passed
HB2245 - VEH CD-STOLEN VEHICLE HOTLINES
Martin J. Moylan, Natalie A. Manley, Daniel Didech
Last updated over 1 year ago
110 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: In the Illinois Vehicle Code: Provides that a manufacturer or its vehicle location vendor shall relay vehicle location information to the best of their technical capabilities when: the 9-1-1 call center or designated dispatch center or responding law enforcement official provides adequate verification of their identity as a law enforcement officer and the identity of the responding law enforcement official to the manufacturer or the vehicle location vendor; and the responding law enforcement officials certifies to the manufacturer or the vehicle location vendor that the situation involves a clear and present danger of death or great bodily harm to persons resulting from a vehicular hijacking or kidnapping incident. Provides that a vehicle manufacturer or a subsidiary, vendor, employee, officer, director, representative, or contractor of the vehicle manufacturer shall not be liable and no cause of action shall arise under the laws of the State for providing, or in good faith attempting to provide, information or assistance to a law enforcement agency, 9-1-1 call center, or designated dispatch center pursuant to the mechanisms and processes established under the Code. Amends the Freedom From Location Surveillance Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency is not prohibited from seeking to obtain local information in an emergency situation involving a vehicular hijacking.
STATUS
Passed
HB3442 - SCH CD-SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Fred Crespo, Matt Hanson, Camille Lilly
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a district may continue to employ that same substitute teacher in that same vacant position for 90 calendar days or until the end of the semester, whichever is greater, if, prior to the expiration of the 30-calendar-day period then current, the district files a written request with the appropriate regional office of education for a 30-calendar-day extension on the basis that the position remains vacant and the district continues to actively seek qualified candidates and provides documentation that it has provided training specific to the position, including training on meeting the needs of students with disabilities and English learners if applicable (instead of a district may continue to employ that same substitute teacher in that same vacant position for one or more additional 30 calendar day periods if, prior to the expiration of the then-current 30 calendar day period, the district files a written request with the appropriate regional office of education for a 30 calendar day extension on the basis that the position remains vacant and the district continues to actively seek qualified candidates). Provides that each extension request shall be granted in writing (instead of shall be deemed granted unless denied in writing) by the regional office of education. Restores current law to provide that an emergency situation is one in which an unforeseen vacancy (instead of a vacancy) has occurred.
STATUS
Passed
HB2831 - TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS
Lindsey LaPointe, Carol Ammons, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (Office) within the Department of Human Services to facilitate the implementation of a strategic plan and initiatives aimed at decreasing homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization in Illinois, improving health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness, and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Provides that the Office shall be led by the State Homelessness Chief Officer who shall report to the Secretary of the Department. Provides that the Chief Officer shall also chair the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness, co-chair the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, and lead the State's comprehensive efforts related to homelessness prevention. Creates the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness within the Department of Human Services to facilitate and implement initiatives related to decreasing homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization in this State, improving health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness, and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Sets forth the Task Force's specific duties. Requires the Task Force to submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly regarding the Task Force's work during the year prior, any new recommendations developed by the Task Force, any recommendations made by the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, and any key outcomes and measures related to homelessness. Contains provisions concerning Task Force membership; Task Force meetings; Task Force subcommittees; administrative support to the Task Force; and other matters. Creates the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness (Advisory Council) within the Department of Human Services to make recommendations to the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness regarding homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization with the goals of achieving functional zero homelessness, improving health and human services outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Contains provisions concerning Advisory Council membership; Advisory Council meetings; administrative support to the Advisory Council; and other matters. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HJR0020 - AFFIRM EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Katie Stuart, Terra Costa Howard
Last updated over 1 year ago
35 Co-Sponsors
Urges the Administration of President Biden to publish and certify without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Urges Congress to pass a joint resolution affirming the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment. Calls on other states to join in this action by passing the same or similar resolutions.
STATUS
Passed
HB2817 - STATE AGENCY BONUS PROHIBITION
Camille Lilly, Suzanne Glowiak Hilton
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Provides that State agencies that use bonuses paid to State employees shall provide an annual report to the General Assembly itemizing each bonus awarded, including the amount of the bonuses awarded, the purpose of the bonus, the positions of the employees to whom bonuses were awarded, and the overall agency fiscal impact for the bonuses awarded in the prior fiscal year. Provides that the report is due December 1, 2023 and annually thereafter. Provides that recruitment or retention bonuses for State employment shall be no more than $10,000 per bonus unless the Department of Central Management Services adopts rules to change the monetary limit per bonus.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB3924 - SCH CD-FENTANYL EDUCATION
Janet Yang Yang Rohr, LaShawn K. Ford, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Last updated over 1 year ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, provides that in every State-required health course for grades 9 through 12, a school district shall provide instruction, study, and discussion on the dangers of fentanyl. Sets forth requirements for the instruction, study, and discussion, and requires students to be assessed on the instruction.
STATUS
Passed
HB3639 - INS-HEALTH/EPINEPHRINE COST
Joyce Mason, Jawaharial Williams, Jonathan Carroll
Last updated over 1 year ago
51 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurer that provides coverage for medically necessary epinephrine injectors shall limit the total amount that an insured is required to pay for a twin-pack of medically necessary epinephrine injectors at an amount not to exceed $60, regardless of the type of epinephrine injector. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents an insurer from reducing an insured's cost sharing by an amount greater than the specified amount. Provides that the Department of Insurance may adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer the provisions.
STATUS
Passed
HB3588 - RETIRED POLICE DOG-CARE
Bradley J. Fritts, Tom Weber, John M. Cabello
Last updated over 1 year ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill but transfers functions in the Act from the Illinois State Police to the University of Illinois. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation organized under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 to administer and manage the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall select the not-for-profit corporation through a competitive grant award process. Provides that from appropriations made by the General Assembly from the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund to the University of Illinois for implementation of the Act, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall make grants to the not-for-profit corporation contracted by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois to be the disbursing authority for the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that moneys from the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund and for grants under the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act.
STATUS
Engrossed
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