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HB1124 - SCH CD-DYSLEXIA
Michelle Mussman, Rita Mayfield, Jehan A. Gordon-Booth
Last updated over 1 year ago
39 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. In the definition of "universal screener", changes references to "an assessment" to "a screener". Provides that the "universal screener" shall screen for the risk factors of reading difficulties, including dyslexia (instead of the risk factors of dyslexia). Provides that students shall be screened if a student from another state enrolls for the first time in any of grades kindergarten through 2 in a school district in this State, provided that if a student's score is below 3.0 on either the listening or the speaking portion of the ACCESS for ELLs assessment, the student may be exempt from a universal screener as determined by the school's or school district's English language learner team (instead of unless the student, the student's parent, or the student's guardian presents documentation that the student meets specified conditions). Adds provisions concerning secondary review of a student. In provisions concerning the student's parent or guardian consent to screening, provides that the parent or guardian must be notified (rather than specifying provisions concerning the nature of notification). Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4866 - SCHOOL CD-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Tim Ozinga, Dan Ugaste, Dave Severin
Last updated 8 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish and administer a program to award property tax relief grants to school districts in this State. Provides that, in exchange for receiving a grant, a school district's maximum aggregate property tax extension for the taxable year that begins on January 1 of the fiscal year for which the grant is awarded may not exceed an adjusted maximum aggregate property tax extension for that taxable year. Creates the Education Property Tax Relief Fund as a special fund in the State treasury for the purpose of awarding grants. Sets forth provisions concerning the Education Property Tax Relief Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4716 - PROP TX-ASSESSMENT LIMIT
Tom Weber, Adam M. Niemerg, Patrick Sheehan
Last updated 8 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in all counties, any change in assessment resulting from reassessment in the general assessment year shall not exceed the lesser of the following: (1) 3% of the assessed value of the property for the prior year; or (2) the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year preceding the assessment year. Provides that the limitation does not apply if the increase in assessment is attributable to an addition, improvement, or modification to the property. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4354 - PROP TX-EXTENSIONS
Tom Weber, Kevin Schmidt, Adam M. Niemerg
Last updated 9 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2024, no taxing district, other than a home rule unit, may levy a tax on any parcel of real property that is more than 105% of the base amount unless (i) the increase is attributable to substantial improvements to the property, (ii) the taxing district did not levy a tax against the property in the previous taxable year, or (iii) the increase is attributable to a special service area. Provides that "base amount" means the tax levied by the taxing district on the subject property in the immediately preceding taxable year, except that, if the property received a homestead exemption in the immediately preceding taxable year and is not eligible for that exemption in the current taxable year, then the base amount shall be the tax that would have been levied by the taxing district on the subject property in the immediately preceding taxable year if the homestead exemption had not been applied. Provides that a taxing district may elect to be exempt from those provisions for one or more taxable years if the exemption is approved by referendum. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0495 - REESTABLISH PRAYER ROOM
Brad Halbrook, Mary E. Flowers, William E. Hauter
Last updated 11 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Requests the reestablishment of a prayer room at the Illinois State Capitol Building near the rotunda in the current and ongoing renovations of the North Wing.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4949 - BALANCED BUDGET
Tim Ozinga
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, beginning with budgets prepared for fiscal year 2026, revenue estimates shall be based solely on receipts from taxes, fees, and federal transfers and shall not include debt incurred, existing debt refinanced, or additional funds appropriated, assigned, or transferred from another fund. Provides that appropriations for a fiscal year shall not exceed revenue estimated by the General Assembly to be available during that year. Provides that, except for deficiency or emergency appropriations, all appropriations are expendable only during the fiscal year for which they were appropriated, except that the General Assembly may provide for appropriations from the Budget Stabilization Fund in excess of revenue estimated by the General Assembly to be available during that year by adoption of a resolution approved by a record vote of three-fifths of the members of each chamber. Provides that the excess appropriations may not exceed the total amount available in the Budget Stabilization Fund. Provides that no public money shall be expended except pursuant to appropriations made by law. Provides that expenditures for any fiscal year shall not exceed the State's revenues and reserves in the general funds, including proceeds of any debt obligation, for that year. Provides that no debt obligation, except as shall be repaid within the fiscal year of issuance, shall be authorized for the current operation of any service or program, nor shall the proceeds of any debt obligation be expended for a purpose other than that for which it was authorized. Provides that any law requiring the expenditure of funds shall be null and void unless, during the session in which the Act receives final passage, an appropriation is made for the estimated first year's funding. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4950 - BUDGET-SPENDING GROWTH RATE
Tim Ozinga
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code. Provides that, beginning with the budget prepared for fiscal year 2026, the rate of growth of appropriations from the State general funds over the preceding fiscal year appropriations from the State general funds shall not exceed the rate of growth of the Illinois economy. Provides that "rate of growth of the Illinois economy" means the compound annual growth rate of the gross domestic product in the State over the preceding 10 calendar years, calculated using data reported by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis or its successor agency before December 31 immediately preceding the beginning of the applicable fiscal year.
STATUS
Introduced
HJRCA0018 - CON AMEND-CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Tim Ozinga
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Constitutional Revision Article of the Illinois Constitution. In provisions concerning amendments to Article IV of the Illinois Constitution proposed by a petition of electors equal in number to at least eight percent of the total votes cast for candidates for Governor in the preceding gubernatorial election, removes a provision that amendments shall be limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in Article IV. Effective upon being declared adopted.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4982 - IDPH-GREEN BURIALS
Tim Ozinga
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Burial of Dead Bodies Act. Provides that, until July 1, 2026, a green burial shall not be performed in this State unless the green burial is performed in a cemetery that permits green burials and at which green burials are permitted by all applicable ordinances and regulations. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall study the environmental and health impacts of green burials and natural organic reduction and develop recommendations for the performance of green burials and natural organic reduction to prevent environmental harm, including contamination of groundwater and surface water, and to protect the health of workers performing green burials and natural organic reduction, mourners, and the public. Details topics that the study may address. Requires the Director of Public Health to submit the study and recommendations, including any statutory changes needed to implement the recommendations, to the General Assembly by February 1, 2026. Defines terms. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4981 - MUNI CD-HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
Tim Ozinga
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a zoning ordinance or other zoning regulation may not (1) prohibit a home-based business from serving clients by appointment, (2) prohibit 2 or fewer nonresident employees from working at a home-based business, (3) prohibit or require structural modifications for a home-based business, (4) restrict the amount of floor space a home-based business may use, or (5) restrict storage or the use of equipment that does not produce effects outside the home or accessory structure. Defines terms. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
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