Illinois
104th General Assembly·12,019 bills·Adjourned
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,019 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Mourns the death of Matthew Lynn "Matt" Lakin of Bluffs.
Mourns the passing of Constance M. "Connie" Niemann.
Mourns the passing of Gary L. McCaskill of Timewell.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning with the next registration year after the effective date, the Secretary of State shall issue one registration plate (instead of 2) for newly registered motor vehicles and the registration plate shall be attached to the rear (instead of front and rear) of the motor vehicle.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning with the next registration year after the effective date, the Secretary of State shall issue one registration plate (instead of 2) for newly registered motor vehicles and the registration plate shall be attached to the rear (instead of front and rear) of the motor vehicle.
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. With respect to school action and facility master planning, defines "co-location" as a school action in which 2 or more separate schools, each under the direction of its own principal and local school council and maintaining a distinct program and attendance area or other enrollment, are assigned by the Chicago Board of Education to operate entirely within the same school building, but provides that the term does not include an existing school's temporary use of available, vacant, or underutilized space in a second school building to increase capacity or relieve overcrowding if: (1) that school continues to additionally operate in its current building under its own principal and local school council and to serve the same attendance area or population; and (2) the Board designates the use of the second building's space as a temporary measure for a specified period of time.
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. With respect to school action and facility master planning, defines "co-location" as a school action in which 2 or more separate schools, each under the direction of its own principal and local school council and maintaining a distinct program and attendance area or other enrollment, are assigned by the Chicago Board of Education to operate entirely within the same school building, but provides that the term does not include an existing school's temporary use of available, vacant, or underutilized space in a second school building to increase capacity or relieve overcrowding if: (1) that school continues to additionally operate in its current building under its own principal and local school council and to serve the same attendance area or population; and (2) the Board designates the use of the second building's space as a temporary measure for a specified period of time.
Amends the State Finance Act to create the Women's Reproductive Health Care Fund. Amends the Health Care Right of Conscience Act. Makes a protocol provision mandatory (instead of at the request of the patient or legal representative of the patient) that the health care facility, physician, or health care personnel must: (i) refer the patient to, or (ii) transfer the patient to, or (iii) provide in writing information to the patient about other health care providers who they reasonably believe may offer the health care service the health care facility, physician, or health personnel refuses to permit, perform, or participate in because of a conscience-based objection. Provides that the injured person shall recover $5,000 in damages, and the violator shall pay to the circuit court clerk a penalty of $5,000 that is to be remitted as soon as practicable to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for deposit into the Women's Reproductive Health Care Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. Provides that, subject to appropriation and as directed by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, all monies in the Fund shall be expended to improve women's reproductive health care and for no other purpose.
Amends the State Finance Act to create the Women's Reproductive Health Care Fund. Amends the Health Care Right of Conscience Act. Makes a protocol provision mandatory (instead of at the request of the patient or legal representative of the patient) that the health care facility, physician, or health care personnel must: (i) refer the patient to, or (ii) transfer the patient to, or (iii) provide in writing information to the patient about other health care providers who they reasonably believe may offer the health care service the health care facility, physician, or health personnel refuses to permit, perform, or participate in because of a conscience-based objection. Provides that the injured person shall recover $5,000 in damages, and the violator shall pay to the circuit court clerk a penalty of $5,000 that is to be remitted as soon as practicable to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for deposit into the Women's Reproductive Health Care Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. Provides that, subject to appropriation and as directed by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, all monies in the Fund shall be expended to improve women's reproductive health care and for no other purpose.
Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township board of trustees or township official may not enter into, amend, or renew an employment, equipment, or service contract during the 14 days before a consolidated election through the third Monday in May following the consolidated election. Provides that a township board or township official may enter into, amend, or renew a contract that does not extend more than 60 days after the third Monday of May following the consolidated election to address an emergency. Provides that an employment, equipment, or service contract entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act in violation of the Section is voidable.
Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township board of trustees or township official may not enter into, amend, or renew an employment, equipment, or service contract during the 14 days before a consolidated election through the third Monday in May following the consolidated election. Provides that a township board or township official may enter into, amend, or renew a contract that does not extend more than 60 days after the third Monday of May following the consolidated election to address an emergency. Provides that an employment, equipment, or service contract entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act in violation of the Section is voidable.
Repeals the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote Act.
Repeals the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote Act.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Allows licensees who are specified judicial officers and attorneys to carry a concealed firearm in (i) any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government; (ii) any building designated for matters before a circuit court, the Appellate Court, or the Supreme Court; (iii) any building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court; or (iv) any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government. Specifies that some judicial officers and attorneys must obtain the written consent of their supervisors before carrying a firearm in one of the specified buildings. Specifies that these provisions do not allow a licensee to carry a firearm in the Capitol Complex in Springfield, Illinois. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that these licensees are exempt from the offense of unauthorized possession or storage of weapons.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Allows licensees who are specified judicial officers and attorneys to carry a concealed firearm in (i) any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government; (ii) any building designated for matters before a circuit court, the Appellate Court, or the Supreme Court; (iii) any building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court; or (iv) any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government. Specifies that some judicial officers and attorneys must obtain the written consent of their supervisors before carrying a firearm in one of the specified buildings. Specifies that these provisions do not allow a licensee to carry a firearm in the Capitol Complex in Springfield, Illinois. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that these licensees are exempt from the offense of unauthorized possession or storage of weapons.
Amends the Consular Identification Document Act, the Election Code, the Illinois Identification Card Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Repeals the changes made by and restores language removed by Public Act 103-210 regarding temporary visitor's driver's licenses and non-compliant licenses. Effective immediately.
Amends the Consular Identification Document Act, the Election Code, the Illinois Identification Card Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Repeals the changes made by and restores language removed by Public Act 103-210 regarding temporary visitor's driver's licenses and non-compliant licenses. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Robert "Bob" Van den Arend of Pekin.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue may not impose fees or charges for the payment by electronic funds transfer of taxes under the Act, including, but not limited to, fees or charges for the recovery of any convenience fee imposed by a credit card issuer. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue may not impose fees or charges for the payment by electronic funds transfer of taxes under the Act, including, but not limited to, fees or charges for the recovery of any convenience fee imposed by a credit card issuer. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Nancee Church Vespa of Germantown Hills.
Mourns the passing of Charles Edward "Chuck" Radel of Quincy.
Mourns the death of June Carol Porter.
Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Provides that, as soon as practicable after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Legislative Information System shall make available to the public through the website maintained by the System the audio and video recordings of all committee hearings of the General Assembly that occur on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the committee hearing audio and video recordings made available by the System shall be posted on the website maintained by the System for at least 30 days after the committee hearing at which the recording was made.
Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Provides that, as soon as practicable after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Legislative Information System shall make available to the public through the website maintained by the System the audio and video recordings of all committee hearings of the General Assembly that occur on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the committee hearing audio and video recordings made available by the System shall be posted on the website maintained by the System for at least 30 days after the committee hearing at which the recording was made.
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, when the House of Representatives or the Senate convenes in veto session, it may consider only the following legislative measures: bills that have been vetoed by the Governor; bills that have been returned by the Governor with specific recommendations for change; items of appropriation that have been reduced or vetoed by the Governor; and motions, messages, notices, and resolutions. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, when the House of Representatives or the Senate convenes in veto session, it may consider only the following legislative measures: bills that have been vetoed by the Governor; bills that have been returned by the Governor with specific recommendations for change; items of appropriation that have been reduced or vetoed by the Governor; and motions, messages, notices, and resolutions. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.
Amends the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that the president of the board of trustees of a sanitary district created under the Act shall not receive more than $21,750 (rather than $18,000) per year, and each other member of the board of trustees of a sanitary district created under the Act shall not receive more than $18,750 (rather than $15,000) per year. Provides that an ordinance adopted by the board of trustees may provide for a fine for each offense of not less than $100 or more than $10,000 or the amount provided in the Environmental Protection Act for the offense (rather than a fine for each offense of not less than $100 or more than $1,000). Provides that a private or governmental entity may not connect or remain connected to a sanitary district sewer system unless written authorization to connect has been obtained from the sanitary district. Provides that, at the time or before incurring any indebtedness, the board of trustees of a sanitary district shall provide for the collection of revenue (rather than a direct annual tax) sufficient to pay the interest on such debt as it falls due, and also to pay and discharge the principal thereof as the same shall fall due, and at least within 40 (rather than 20) years from the time of contracting the same. Provides that the owner of territory eligible to annexed into a sanitary district may petition the board of trustees of the sanitary district to annex the territory. In provisions concerning the procedures for assessing civil penalties, provides that electronically recorded testimony may be transcribed into written form if there is an appeal of any decision after a hearing. Makes other changes.
Amends the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that the president of the board of trustees of a sanitary district created under the Act shall not receive more than $21,750 (rather than $18,000) per year, and each other member of the board of trustees of a sanitary district created under the Act shall not receive more than $18,750 (rather than $15,000) per year. Provides that an ordinance adopted by the board of trustees may provide for a fine for each offense of not less than $100 or more than $10,000 or the amount provided in the Environmental Protection Act for the offense (rather than a fine for each offense of not less than $100 or more than $1,000). Provides that a private or governmental entity may not connect or remain connected to a sanitary district sewer system unless written authorization to connect has been obtained from the sanitary district. Provides that, at the time or before incurring any indebtedness, the board of trustees of a sanitary district shall provide for the collection of revenue (rather than a direct annual tax) sufficient to pay the interest on such debt as it falls due, and also to pay and discharge the principal thereof as the same shall fall due, and at least within 40 (rather than 20) years from the time of contracting the same. Provides that the owner of territory eligible to annexed into a sanitary district may petition the board of trustees of the sanitary district to annex the territory. In provisions concerning the procedures for assessing civil penalties, provides that electronically recorded testimony may be transcribed into written form if there is an appeal of any decision after a hearing. Makes other changes.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a taxing district provided a property tax abatement in connection with a decommissioned nuclear power plant in a levy year prior to levy year 2027, and the taxing district was subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in that prior levy year, then, for levy year 2027, the district's aggregate extension base shall be calculated as through the district's aggregate extension for the levy year in which the abatement was granted included the amount of the abatement. Provides that, beginning in levy year 2028, if a taxing district provided a property tax abatement in connection with a decommissioned nuclear power plant in the immediately preceding levy year, then the district's aggregate extension base for the applicable levy year shall be calculated as through the district's aggregate extension for the levy year in which the abatement was granted included the amount of the abatement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a taxing district provided a property tax abatement in connection with a decommissioned nuclear power plant in a levy year prior to levy year 2027, and the taxing district was subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in that prior levy year, then, for levy year 2027, the district's aggregate extension base shall be calculated as through the district's aggregate extension for the levy year in which the abatement was granted included the amount of the abatement. Provides that, beginning in levy year 2028, if a taxing district provided a property tax abatement in connection with a decommissioned nuclear power plant in the immediately preceding levy year, then the district's aggregate extension base for the applicable levy year shall be calculated as through the district's aggregate extension for the levy year in which the abatement was granted included the amount of the abatement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that complaints filed with the Department of Labor alleging violations of the Act shall be filed within 3 years (rather than one year) after the wages, final compensation, or wage supplements were due.
Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that complaints filed with the Department of Labor alleging violations of the Act shall be filed within 3 years (rather than one year) after the wages, final compensation, or wage supplements were due.
Mourns the death of Robert Eugene "Bob" Leistner of Springfield.
Mourns the passing of Frances "Fran" Sullivan of Oak Park.
Mourns the passing of Leo Cecil Thompson Jr. of Springfield.
Mourns the death of Rudolph Joseph "Rudy" Smolka of Park Ridge.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of criminal firearm negligence. Provides that a person commits the offense when: (1) the person owns, possesses, or controls a firearm; (2) the person knows or reasonably should know that a prohibited person resides in or regularly accesses the premises; (3) the person fails to securely store the firearm as required by law; and (4) the prohibited person gains access to the firearm. Establishes penalties for violation. Provides that the provision does not apply to (1) firearms secured in compliance with applicable safe storage laws; or (2) circumstances in which the firearm was accessed through unlawful entry or theft. Provides that the provision shall be construed in conjunction with existing civil penalties under the handgun safety devices statute and does not preclude the imposition of civil fines if applicable. Defines "prohibited person".
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of criminal firearm negligence. Provides that a person commits the offense when: (1) the person owns, possesses, or controls a firearm; (2) the person knows or reasonably should know that a prohibited person resides in or regularly accesses the premises; (3) the person fails to securely store the firearm as required by law; and (4) the prohibited person gains access to the firearm. Establishes penalties for violation. Provides that the provision does not apply to (1) firearms secured in compliance with applicable safe storage laws; or (2) circumstances in which the firearm was accessed through unlawful entry or theft. Provides that the provision shall be construed in conjunction with existing civil penalties under the handgun safety devices statute and does not preclude the imposition of civil fines if applicable. Defines "prohibited person".