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HB5184 - SCH CD-BULLYING PREVENTION-AGE
Christopher D. Davidsmeyer, Travis Weaver, Nicole La Ha
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying prevention, provides that "policy on bullying" means a bullying prevention policy that is age and developmentally appropriate. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4662 - PEN CD-TRS-RETURN TO TEACHING
Amy Elik, Dave Severin, Kevin Schmidt
Last updated 7 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision defining "eligible employment" for the purpose of allowing a teacher to return to teaching in subject shortage areas without impairing his or her retirement status or retirement annuity, changes the ending date of the employment from no later than June 30, 2024 to no later than June 30, 2029. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5189 - VEH CD-REPORTS-RAIL FATALITIES
Christopher D. Davidsmeyer, Gregg Johnson, Matt Hanson
Last updated 3 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that personally identifying information of train crew members contained in reports involving railroad fatalities and contained in communications between police officers and train crew members involved in those occurrences shall be redacted from any public reports and shall be maintained by the police departments and any persons in subsequent possession thereof listed below in a manner that ensures the confidentiality of the train crew's personally identifying information. Provides that unredacted copies of such reports and communications containing personally identifying information shall be accessible at all reasonable times to the host or employing railroad, by court order, and to law enforcement officers, State's Attorneys, Assistant State's Attorneys, and Illinois Commerce Commission Staff.
STATUS
Passed
HB4993 - VITAL RECORDS-DEATH NOTICE
Ryan Spain, Suzanne M. Ness, Katie Stuart
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that, if a death occurs in this State in a county outside the deceased's county of residence, the local registrar of the district in which the death certificate was filed shall, within 7 days after its filing, send a copy of the death certificate to the local registrar in the district where the deceased's county of residence is located. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB4520 - SCH CD-JUNIOR COLOR GUARD
Martin McLaughlin, Travis Weaver, Brandun Schweizer
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that subject to the availability of local resources, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each public middle school, junior high school, and high school may establish a junior color guard program to promote the value of and honor military personnel. Provides that the junior color guard may be used at school events, including interscholastic athletic events and other events in which the presenting of the colors is requested. Provides that each school may allow the junior color guard to participate in community events in which the presenting of the colors may be requested. Provides that each school may work with a civic organization or association to provide adequate training to the members of the junior color guard on the execution of their duties.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4749 - HIGHER ED-TRANSFER-FEE WAIVER
Barbara Hernandez, Travis Weaver
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that the governing board of each public university shall waive any admissions application fee for a student transferring from a public community college in this State if the transferring student is enrolled in the last semester of a degree program and is on schedule to graduate with a degree. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3184 - HUMANE CARE-POLICE/RESCUE DOG
Tom Weber, Joe C. Sosnowski, Travis Weaver
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Provides that the Act may be referred to as Draco's Law. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that a person convicted of willfully or maliciously torture, mutilate, injure, disable, poison, or kill (1) any animal used by a law enforcement department or agency in the performance of the functions or duties of the department or agency or when placed in confinement off duty, (2) any search and rescue dog, (3) any law enforcement, service, or search and rescue animal in training, or (4) any accelerant detection canine used by a fire officer for arson investigations in the performance of his or her functions or while off duty is guilty of a Class 3 felony if the animal is not killed or totally disabled. Provides that if the animal is killed or totally disabled, a person convicted of the violation is guilty of a Class 2 felony. Provides that if the offender is convicted of the violation, the offender shall be responsible for any veterinarian bills for an animal that was injured, and training costs for another animal, if the animal injured or killed is no longer able to be in service. Provides that a person does not violate these provisions if the animal used by a law enforcement department or agency was used against the person in violation of the law enforcement department or agency's use of force continuum or policy.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2597 - VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION
Sally J. Turner, John F. Curran, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 7 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall not apply to any non-profit organization described in specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or to any other developer, association, or entity that administers a program to fund and construct tiny homes for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Provides that every county and municipality which has the power to issue building permits and otherwise control the construction of buildings shall require by ordinance that an applicant seeking a building permit to construct tiny homes for at-risk veterans must include with the permit application a completed and signed affidavit stating that all buildings constructed under the permit are designated for the exclusive use of qualifying veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Prohibits counties and municipalities, including home rule units, from adopting any building code or ordinance that requires EV-capable parking spaces for tiny homes constructed for the purpose of providing affordable housing for at-risk veterans. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HR0600 - HOUSE RULES-AMEND
Bradley J. Fritts, Tony M. McCombie, Norine K. Hammond
Last updated 9 months ago
35 Co-Sponsors
Amends the House Rules of the 103rd General Assembly. Provides that a Representative may access the House Chamber at any time on a session day and during the normal business hours of the office of the Clerk of the House on any other day.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5408 - O'HARE DRIVER SAFETY ACT
Bradley Stephens, Jaime M. Andrade, Emanuel Welch
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the original bill with the following changes: Provides that a person operating a motor vehicle shall not stop or stand the person's vehicle on a shoulder of a highway along traffic routes within a one-half mile radius of: (1) the eastern entrance to O'Hare International Airport; and (2) the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294 (rather than a 2-mile radius surrounding O'Hare International Airport). Requires the Illinois Toll Highway Authority to install and maintain automated traffic safety systems along traffic routes within a one-half mile radius of: (1) the eastern entrance to O'Hare International Airport; and (2) the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294 (rather than a 2-mile radius surrounding O'Hare International Airport). Provides that language prohibiting stopping or standing within one-half mile of O'Hare International Airport do not apply if the driver of the vehicle received a Uniform Traffic Citation from a police officer at the time of the violation for the same offense. Provides that recorded images made by an automated traffic safety system are confidential and shall be made available only (i) to the alleged violator and governmental and law enforcement agencies; or (ii) in response to a lawful subpoena. Provides that a recorded image evidencing a violation of this Act may be admissible in a proceeding resulting from the issuance of a citation. Provides that proceeds from fines shall be deposited into the State Police Law Enforcement Administration Fund (rather than the Illinois State Police Highway Enforcement Fund). Removes provisions creating the Illinois State Police Highway Enforcement Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
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