All Bills - Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2956
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
3/10/23
Creates the Firearm Crime Charging and Sentencing Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that, in a criminal case, if a defendant is charged with an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm and subsequently enters into a plea agreement in which in the charge will be reduced to a lesser offense or a non-weapons offense in exchange for a plea of guilty, at or before the time of sentencing, the State's Attorney shall file with the court a written statement of his or her reasons in support of the plea agreement, which shall specifically state why the offense or offenses of conviction resulting from the plea agreement do not include the originally charged weapons offense. Provides that, in a criminal case in which the original charge is or was for an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm, if a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty of the original charge or lesser offense or a non-weapons offense, in imposing sentence, the judge shall set forth in a written sentencing order his or her reasons for imposing the sentence or accepting the plea agreement. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides for adult prosecution of a minor who was at least 16 years of age at the time of the offense who is charged with armed robbery or aggravated vehicular hijacking while armed with a firearm. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to provide for enhanced penalties for committing various offenses with a firearm. Makes other changes concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes. Provides that the amendatory provisions amending the Illinois Police Training Act and the School Code are effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2957
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the period for early voting by personal appearance begins the 40th day preceding a general primary, consolidated primary, consolidated, or general election and extends through the end of the day of the Friday immediately preceding election day (rather than it extends through the end of the day before election day). Makes a conforming change.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2958
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides for the reinstatement of a lapsed Professional Educator License upon the payment by the applicant of the lesser of a $50 penalty or a $10 penalty for each year the license has lapsed (rather than a $50 penalty). Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2959
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that State travel reimbursement rates for lodging and mileage for automobile travel, as well as allowances for meals, shall be set at the maximum rates established by the federal government for travel expenses, subsistence expenses, and mileage allowances. Provides that if the rates set under federal regulations increase or decrease during the course of the State's fiscal year, the effective date of the new rate shall be the effective date of the change in the federal rate. Makes conforming and other changes.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2960
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes changes concerning banking and teller machine services. Provides that the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the remaining balance from the Treasurer's Rental Fee Fund into the State Treasurer's Bank Services Trust Fund.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2961
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a driver of a commercial motor vehicle who hauls harvest goods for a farm is waived from the requirements of provisions concerning a requirement for a commercial driver's license or a commercial learner's permit when the driver: (1) is the owner or an employee of the farm hauling the harvest goods; and (2) is within a 150-mile radius of the farm hauling the harvest goods. Provides that an individual who operates a commercial driver's license for farm vehicles shall be exempt from new testing requirements if the farm vehicle is used in the State and is used for agricultural purposes.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2962
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
3/9/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/27/23
Report Pass
3/9/23
Refer
3/27/23
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Provides that no later than one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to establish minimum standards and requirements for the licensure of recovery residences in the State necessary to ensure public health, safety, and welfare. Provides that the Department may impose a civil penalty or sanctions or commence disciplinary actions against a person or licensee in violation of the rules and standards established by the Department. Provides that the Department may contract with a third party to assist the Department with licensure and inspections. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may classify, regulate, and restrict recovery residences, including on the basis of a recovery residence's compliance with the Department of Human Services' rules for recovery residences. Makes conforming changes.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2963
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
3/7/23
Refer
2/28/23
Engrossed
3/22/23
Report Pass
3/7/23
Refer
3/23/23
Engrossed
3/22/23
Refer
4/12/23
Refer
3/23/23
Refer
4/12/23
Report Pass
4/20/23
Report Pass
4/20/23
Enrolled
5/11/23
Enrolled
5/11/23
Chaptered
6/30/23
Chaptered
6/30/23
Passed
6/30/23
Amends Section 3 of an Act in relation to conservation, approved December 24, 1992, Public Act 87-1243, as amended by Public Act 88-468. Changes a reference to the Department of Conservation to the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that notwithstanding any other provisions in the Act, the Dixon Park District is authorized to install and operate solar panels, to create all necessary ingress and egress, to construct any necessary connections to the electric grid, and to conduct any other necessary activities for the development and operation of a solar electric generation facility. Describes the property authorized for the location of the solar facility. Authorizes the Dixon Park District to develop and operate the solar facility subject to specified requirements. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2964
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that no person may serve more than 10 consecutive years in any of the following leadership roles: Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and Minority Leader of the Senate. Provides that the limitations imposed by the amendatory Act apply to service on and after the second Wednesday in January of 2025.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2965
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, at each residential real estate closing, the closing agent shall present the purchaser with a copy of the application for the general homestead exemption. Provides that the purchaser shall complete the application and any associated affidavits at the time of the closing, and the closing agent shall transmit those documents to the chief county assessment officer. Provides that the chief county assessment officer shall continue to apply the exemption until the county recorder informs the chief county assessment officer that the property has been sold, transferred, or conveyed or until the chief county assessment officer otherwise becomes aware that the property no longer qualifies for the exemption.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2966
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes a provision that authorizes the Secretary of State to decline to process the renewal of a driver's license of any person who has not paid any fee or tax due under the Code and is not paid upon reasonable notice and demand. Provides that, whenever a person fails to appear in court and the court continues the case, if the clerk of the court elects to establish a system to send text, email, and telephone notifications, the clerk of the court may send notifications to an email address, may send a text message to the person's last known cellular telephone number, and if the person does not have a cellular telephone number, may telephone the person regarding the continued court date at the person's last known non-cellular telephone number. Deletes a provision that requires a court to enter an order of failure to appear if a person does not appear in court on or before the continued court date or satisfy the court that the person's appearance in and surrender to the court is impossible for no fault of the person. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Deletes language providing that an offender who defaults in the payment of a fine or any installment of that fine may be held in contempt and imprisoned for nonpayment and that the court may issue a summons for his or her appearance or a warrant of arrest. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2967
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2968
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
3/8/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/27/23
Report Pass
3/8/23
Refer
3/27/23
Amends the Cemetery Oversight Act. Provides that a cemetery with an all-volunteer board and an annual budget of less than $100,000 shall be partially exempt from the requirements of this Act. Provides that a cemetery that falls under this category shall make available and periodically update maps of the cemetery property that include locations of the graves of individuals in the cemetery; post signs in English and Spanish in each cemetery office that contain the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's consumer hotline number, but does not need certain other signs; and post the hours and rules of the cemetery. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2969
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Creates the Taxpayers' Fiscal Charter Act. Provides for a discretionary spending freeze for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Sets forth requirements to increase discretionary spending beginning in fiscal year 2026. Requires any new spending proposed by the General Assembly in addition to existing obligations to be accompanied by a proposed source of revenue to pay for the proposed spending or specified cuts necessary to offset the proposed spending. Prohibits unfunded mandates. Requires the publishing of certain information before voting on or enacting an appropriations bill. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB2970
Introduced
2/16/23
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
2/16/23
Refer
3/10/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful publication of criminal activity. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly makes a video record or live video of a crime while the crime is being committed and transmits or uploads the video record or live video of the crime to a social media site. Provides that a person who commits unlawful publication of criminal activity shall be sentenced to the same penalty as the penalty for the crime being transmitted or uploaded to a social media site. Provides exceptions. Defines terms.