Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session All Bills (Page 311)
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4651
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/28/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
3/5/24
Refer
2/28/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Report Pass
3/5/24
Refer
5/2/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Refer
5/2/24
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the filing fees for specified petitions shall be $250 (rather than $75).
IL
Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4652
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/14/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
4/3/24
Refer
2/14/24
Report Pass
4/3/24
Refer
4/19/24
Report Pass
4/3/24
Engrossed
5/14/24
Refer
4/19/24
Refer
5/15/24
Engrossed
5/14/24
Refer
5/15/24
Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that "salary" includes stipends paid to an eligible cooperating teacher under the Board of Higher Education Act. Authorizes a person to establish optional credit for periods of service as a student teacher under a specified provision of the Board of Higher Education Act. In provisions requiring an additional employer contribution for certain salary increases greater than 6%, provides that the System shall exclude any stipends paid to an eligible cooperating teacher under the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that any benefit increase that results from the amendatory Act is excluded from the definition of "new benefit increase". Makes changes concerning how funds are to be distributed under the student teaching stipend program. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall disburse funds to the State Board of Education, who shall disburse funds to each school district or early childhood education provider employing an eligible cooperating teacher (instead of having the Board of Higher Education disburse funds to educator preparation programs employing an eligible cooperating teacher). Makes related changes. Makes changes concerning when the report shall be completed. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall provide guidance and technical assistance to educator preparation programs on the administration of the stipend program. Effective immediately.
IL
Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4653
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/28/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
3/6/24
Refer
2/28/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Report Pass
3/6/24
Refer
4/17/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Refer
4/24/24
Refer
4/17/24
Report Pass
5/1/24
Refer
4/24/24
Enrolled
5/17/24
Report Pass
5/1/24
Enrolled
5/17/24
Chaptered
7/1/24
Chaptered
7/1/24
Passed
7/1/24
Amends the School Code. Makes stylistic changes in provisions concerning institutes or inservice training workshops. In provisions concerning inservice training programs, removes the requirement that the training regarding health conditions of students include the chronic health conditions of students and provides that school district employees who are trained to respond to trauma under the provisions shall be immune from civil liability in the use of a trauma kit unless the action constitutes willful or wanton misconduct. Provides that training regarding the implementation of trauma-informed practices under the provisions concerning institutes or inservice training workshops satisfies the requirements under the provisions concerning inservice training programs. Removes certain provisions that require a school board to conduct inservice training for all school district employees on the methods to respond to trauma. Makes technical changes having a revisory function. Effective January 1, 2025.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4654
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Amends the Illinois Conservation Foundation Act. Defines terms. Provides that the Foundation's Board of Directors shall be 9 members appointed by the Governor. Provides that one appointed member shall serve a two-year term and one appointed member shall serve a three-year term. Provides that the remaining 7 members shall have four-year terms. Eliminates the requirement that vacancies be filled by the official who made the recommendation for the vacated appointment. Provides that the Governor may immediately remove members for neglect of duty, incompetence, or malfeasance. Requires the Director of Natural Resources, or the Director's designee, to serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Board. Requires the Director to select an Executive Director of the Foundation, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Director, and shall be employed by the Foundation. Requires that an annual budget be prepared by the Executive Director and the Board and that the budget be presented to and approved by the Director within 30 days before the expiration of the previously approved budget. Specifies that the budget may be adopted only upon the approval of the Director. Provides that prior to commencing projects, the Foundation shall coordinate with the Department to assess and prioritize the Department's needs with respect to the acquisition, construction, improvement, and development of potential projects. Requires the Department to provide reasonable assistance to the Foundation to achieve the purposes of the Foundation, provided there are no conflicts of interest between the interests of the Department and the Foundation. Requires the Foundation to cooperate fully with the boards, commissions, agencies, departments, and institutions of the State, including the Office of the Executive Inspector General (for the Agencies of the Governor). Requires the Foundation to comply with the Open Meetings Act, when carrying out its duties and engaging in its statutory activities under the Act.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4655
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
3/5/24
Refer
2/6/24
Refer
4/5/24
Refer
3/5/24
Refer
4/5/24
Creates the Megaproject Sports and Entertainment Facility Admission Tax Act. Imposes a tax of $3 for each individual admitted to a sports and entertainment facility located on megaproject property. Contains provisions concerning the distribution of the proceeds of the tax. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that certain property may be certified by the Department of Revenue as containing a megaproject. Provides that a "megaproject" is a project with respect to which a company makes a specified investment during a specified investment period. Provides that the Department of Revenue may issue a megaproject certificate only for a megaproject in the Village of Arlington Heights. Provides that the megaproject property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that megaproject property may be granted an abatement. Provides that a company that operates a megaproject shall enter into an agreement with the municipality in which the project is located to make certain special payments. Creates the Arlington Megaproject Oversight Board. Provides that the incentive agreement must be approved by resolution of the Arlington Megaproject Oversight Board. Amends the State Finance Act making conforming changes. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of a megaproject is exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, and the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that certain tax proceeds from megaproject property shall be deposited into the Arlington Megaproject Infrastructure Fund. Makes other changes. Effective June 1, 2024.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4656
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/28/24
Refer
2/6/24
Refer
6/29/24
Refer
2/28/24
Refer
6/29/24
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Office of the Kane County State's Attorney for its operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2024.
IL
Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4657
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/14/24
Refer
2/6/24
Refer
4/5/24
Refer
2/14/24
Refer
4/5/24
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that provisions creating a housing opportunity abatement program apply through tax year 2034 (currently, 2024). Effective immediately.
IL
Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4658
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/28/24
Refer
2/6/24
Refer
4/5/24
Refer
2/28/24
Refer
4/5/24
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Instead of requiring consumer education to be taught and studied, provides that, beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2027-2028 school year, pupils in the public schools in grade 11 or 12 shall be taught and be required to complete a stand-alone, one-semester or equivalent course covering personal finance. Sets forth what topics must be included. Provides that the State Board of Education shall devise or approve the personal finance education standards for the course. Provides that the school board shall oversee implementation of the course for each high school student prior to graduation. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish a Financial Literacy Implementation Committee no later than June 30, 2024 to make recommendations to the State Superintendent of Education concerning the implementation of the course for each high school student prior to graduation. Sets forth provisions concerning Committee members, meetings, and support. Provides that the State Board of Education shall present regular and timely reports to the Committee regarding the implementation of the course. Requires a pupil to successfully complete a course on personal finance education as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma (rather than allowing a financial literacy course to be included as part of the social studies requirement). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4659
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that certain reports concerning data centers are due no later than June 15 (currently, May 31) of each year. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4660
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/14/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
3/6/24
Refer
2/14/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Report Pass
3/6/24
Refer
4/17/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Refer
4/24/24
Refer
4/17/24
Report Pass
5/1/24
Refer
4/24/24
Enrolled
5/28/24
Report Pass
5/1/24
Enrolled
5/28/24
Chaptered
8/9/24
Chaptered
8/9/24
Passed
8/9/24
Amends the Mechanics Lien Act. Removes language providing for notice by a subcontractor for an owner-occupied single-family from a provision regarding notice by a contractor for an owner-occupied single-family. In a provision regarding subcontractor liens, requires the notice provided by the subcontractor to contain, in addition to other requirements, the type of labor, services, fixtures, apparatus or machinery, or forms or form work delivered and to be delivered. Makes other changes.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4661
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/14/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
3/5/24
Refer
2/14/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Report Pass
3/5/24
Refer
4/17/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Refer
4/24/24
Refer
4/17/24
Report Pass
5/2/24
Refer
4/24/24
Enrolled
5/15/24
Report Pass
5/2/24
Enrolled
5/15/24
Chaptered
7/19/24
Chaptered
7/19/24
Passed
7/19/24
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that no electric utility shall establish or maintain any unreasonable difference as to rates or other charges, services, contractual terms, or facilities for access to or the use of its utility infrastructure by another person or for any other purpose. Amends the Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997. Prohibits an electric utility in a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more from authorizing any other person or granting any other person the right, by agreement, lease, license, or otherwise, to access, control, use, or operate any electric utility's infrastructure, facilities, or assets of any kind or to deliver or provide to the electric utility's retail customers or any other person's customers, broadband services, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, telecommunications services, or cable or video programming services. Specifies, however, that an electric utility in a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more may authorize or grant another person the right to access or use the electric utility's infrastructure, facilities, or assets, including, but not limited to, middle mile infrastructure, to facilitate the delivery of broadband services to Illinois residential and commercial customers on the condition that the access to and use of that electric utility's infrastructure, facilities, and assets (A) be granted on a non-discriminatory, non-exclusive, and competitively neutral basis; and (B) comply with all other State and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, all applicable safety codes and requirements. Provides that, if there is any dispute regarding the terms, rates, or conditions of access to or use of the electric utility's infrastructure, facilities, and assets to facilitate the delivery of broadband services to Illinois residential and commercial customers, then the Commission shall hear and decide the dispute upon petition of any party. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall be construed to alter or diminish the rights or obligations of any person nor shall it be deemed to conflict with the federal Pole Attachment Act. Specifies that these prohibitions become inoperative after December 31, 2027. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4662
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
3/5/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
3/14/24
Refer
3/5/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Report Pass
3/14/24
Refer
4/17/24
Engrossed
4/16/24
Refer
4/17/24
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.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4663
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Appropriates the sum of $25,000,000, or so much of that sum as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide grants to certified community behavioral health clinics that have been selected to participate in the Department's certified community behavioral health clinic demonstration programs with the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Effective July 1, 2024.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4664
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, rates for psychiatric evaluations performed by community mental health centers and substance use disorder treatment providers and practitioners as set forth on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Practitioner Fee Schedule shall be increased to $237.57. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, rates for medication monitoring performed by community mental health centers and substance use disorder treatment providers and practitioners as set forth on the Department's Practitioner Fee Schedule shall be increased to $140.77 per quarter hour. Provides that no existing or future reimbursement rates or add-ons shall be reduced or changed to address these rate increases. Provides that no later than October 1, 2024, the Department shall submit any necessary application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver or State Plan amendment to implement the requirements of the amendatory Act. Provides that beginning in State Fiscal Year 2025, and every State fiscal year thereafter, reimbursement rates for those community-based mental health and substance use disorder services shall be adjusted upward by an amount equal to the Consumer Price Index-U from the previous year, not to exceed 5% in any State fiscal year. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB4665
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
2/6/24
Introduced
1/31/24
Refer
3/5/24
Refer
2/6/24
Report Pass
3/22/24
Refer
3/5/24
Refer
4/19/24
Report Pass
3/22/24
Refer
4/19/24
Creates the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Professional Support Grant Program Act. Creates within the Department of Human Services a Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Professional Support Grant Program to provide grants to mental health facilities and substance use disorder treatment programs. Creates the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Professional Support Grant Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that money in the Fund shall be used by the Secretary of the Department to make grants to eligible mental health facilities and substance use disorder treatment programs. Requires grant recipients to use grant funds for expenses related to recruiting, retaining, and compensating licensed mental health or substance use disorder professionals. Provides that each grant recipient shall receive up to $200,000 in grant funding for each mental health or substance use disorder professional employed, engaged, or contracted by the recipient. Contains provisions concerning application requirements and Department rulemaking authority. Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Provides that the amendatory provisions may be referred to as the Equity in Accessibility Law. Requires the Department to provide funding and reimbursement for those costs associated with the provision of American Sign Language services and interpretive services for non-English speaking patients at substance use disorder treatment programs and facilities. Provides that funding and reimbursement shall be based upon the actual cost incurred by the substance use disorder treatment program or facility and shall reflect regional differences in costs and expenses related to the provision of American Sign Language and interpretive services at each location. Contains provisions on applications requirements and Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.