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HB4431 - VEH CD-NO ROAD TEST OVER 75
Jeff Keicher, Lawrence M. Walsh, Christopher D. Davidsmeyer
Last updated 9 months ago
49 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes language providing that the examination of an applicant for a driver's license or permit who is 75 years of age or older or, if the Secretary of State adopts rules to raise the age requirement for actual demonstrations, the examination of an applicant who has attained that increased age or is older shall include an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control of the operation of a motor vehicle. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4910 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Joyce Mason, Rita Mayfield, Maurice A. West
Last updated 5 months ago
49 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HR0690 - MEMORIAL-KAREN YARBROUGH
Emanuel Welch, Jehan A. Gordon-Booth, Robyn Gabel
Last updated 5 months ago
115 Co-Sponsors
Mourns the death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough.
STATUS
Passed
HB4475 - INS CD-BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH
Lindsey LaPointe, Maurice A. West, Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Last updated 5 months ago
47 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that for all group or individual policies of accident and health insurance or managed care plans that are amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, or any contracted third party administering the behavioral health benefits for the insurer, reimbursement for in-network mental health and substance use disorder treatment services delivered by Illinois providers and facilities must be equal to or greater than 141% of the Medicare rate for the mental health or substance use disorder service delivered (rather than on average, at least as favorable as professional services provided by in-network primary care providers). Removes language providing that reimbursement rates for services paid to Illinois mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers and facilities do not meet the required standard unless the reimbursement rates are, on average, equal to or greater than 141% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for the same service. Provides that, if the Department of Insurance determines that an insurer or a contracted third party administering the behavioral health benefits for the insurer has violated a provision concerning mental health and substance use parity, the Department shall by order assess a civil penalty of $1,000 (rather than $5,000) for each violation. Excludes health care plans serving Medicaid populations that provide, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse the cost of any health care service for persons who are enrolled under the Illinois Public Aid Code or under the Children's Health Insurance Program Act from provisions concerning mental health and substance use parity. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4241 - SEX OFFENSE-ABUSE BY EDUCATOR
Amy Elik, Joyce Mason, Katie Stuart
Last updated 5 months ago
54 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Committee Amendment No. 1, with the following the changes. In the amendatory changes to the Criminal Code of 2012: (1) makes further changes to the definitions of "authority figure", "educator", "school", and “student”; and (2) provides that a person commits abuse by an educator or authority figure if that person is an educator or authority figure at the school, the student is at least 18 years of age but under 23 years of age (instead of is at least 18 years of age and is enrolled or was previously enrolled in the school within the past year), the person is at least 4 years older than the student and holds or held within the previous year a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to the student in connection with an educational or extracurricular program or activity, and the person either: (i) commits an act of sexual conduct with the student; or (ii) commits an act of sexual penetration with the student.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB0774 - REGULATION-TECH
Don Harmon, Sara Feigenholtz, Doris Turner
Last updated about 1 month ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall administer and enforce a Certified Medication Aide Program and regulate certified medication aides. Provides that a certified medication aide may administer medications under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse. Provides the requirements that an establishment must satisfy to participate in the program. Provides that failure to submit any required report may be grounds for discipline or sanctions as prescribed by the Department. Requires the Department to submit a report regarding patient safety, efficiency, and errors to the General Assembly no later than 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Sets forth the scope of practice of a medication aide, application requirements, and qualifications. Sets forth provisions prohibiting the practice as a medication aide by an uncertified person. Provides that no person shall practice as a medication aide or hold himself or herself out as a certified medication aide in this State unless he or she is certified as a medication aide. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions within 180 days after the effective date. Defines "certified medication aide", "Program", and "qualified establishment". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2641 - NETWORK ADEQUACY-SPECIALISTS
Linda Holmes, Laura Fine, Cristina Castro
Last updated about 1 month ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, every insurer shall demonstrate to the Director of Insurance that each in-network hospital has at least one radiologist, pathologist, anesthesiologist, and emergency room physician as a preferred provider in a network plan. Provides that the Department of Insurance may, by rule, require additional types of hospital-based medical specialists to be included as preferred providers in each in-network hospital in a network plan.
STATUS
Passed
SB2597 - VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION
Sally J. Turner, John F. Curran, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 6 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
SB2667 - VEH CD-YOUTH TENNIS DECAL
Sally J. Turner, Napoleon Harris, Erica Conway Harriss
Last updated about 1 month ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the issuance of the Illinois USTA/Midwest Tennis Foundation Youth Tennis plate decal by the Illinois USTA/Midwest Tennis Foundation. Creates the Illinois USTA/Midwest Tennis Foundation Youth Tennis Fund. Provides that $25 of each original issuance and $38 of each renewal shall be deposited into the Illinois USTA/Midwest Tennis Foundation Youth Tennis Fund, and that $15 of each original issuance and $2 of each renewal shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that money in the Illinois USTA/Midwest Tennis Foundation Youth Tennis Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois USTA/Midwest Tennis Foundation Youth Tennis to aid USTA/Midwest districts in the State with exposing youth to the game of tennis. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
STATUS
Passed
HR0708 - CONGRATS-LCHS GIRLS BBALL TEAM
William E. Hauter
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates the Lincoln Community High School (LCHS) girls basketball team, the Lady Railers, on winning the 2023-2024 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State Championship. Wishes them many more successful seasons.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-087
COMMITTEES
Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
William E. Hauter is from Missouri. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1986. He served in the military from 1986-1990, worked in state government from 1992-1993, and is currently a consultant. Hauter previously ran for Missouri's House District 65 in 2020, losing in the general election.read less
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