Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session All Bills (Page 578)
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1640
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Creates the Dignity for Aborted Children Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any State law or administrative rule to the contrary, any physician after performing an abortion shall provide the patient with an informed consent form, provided by the Department of Public Health, offering the patient specified options for disposal of the human fetal tissue from the abortion. Provides that it is unlawful for any physician, after performing an abortion in which the patient elects to release the human fetal tissue to the physician, to fail to provide for the final disposition of the human fetal tissue through interment or cremation, consistent with State law regarding the disposal of human remains, not later than 7 days after the date on which the abortion procedure was performed. Requires physicians who perform abortions and persons, not including patients, to whom human fetal tissue are transferred to submit annual reports to the Department containing specified information. Contains provisions specifying civil penalties, criminal designations, and consideration of action by the Illinois State Medical Board. Provides that a patient upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of the Act may not be prosecuted under the Act or for a conspiracy to violate the Act. Provides that the Department shall submit to the General Assembly an annual report on the number of abortions, procedure type, and method of disposal of human fetal tissue under the Act.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1641
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
2/23/23
Engrossed
3/29/23
Refer
3/30/23
Refer
4/18/23
Report Pass
4/26/23
Enrolled
5/8/23
Chaptered
6/9/23
Passed
6/9/23
Amends the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act. In provisions concerning penalties for late payment or nonpayment of tax, removes references to an amended return. Provides that a liability resulting from a federal change that is reported and paid no later than the due date for filing the federal change amended return shall be deemed to have been paid on or before the due date prescribed for payment.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1642
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption in the amount of a reduction of $5,000 from the equalized assessed value of property of police officers and firefighters with duty-related disabilities. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1643
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that in computing service: one day of service in a calendar month shall constitute a full month of service. For a participant who teaches a course or courses, a participant is deemed to be in service until the date on which the employer requires grades to be submitted for that course or courses, and that date shall be deemed to constitute a day of service. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act are retroactive to 2 years before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a participant may request a recalculation of his or her service based on the changes made by the amendatory Act. Requires an employer to annually provide to each of its participating employees a statement of the amount of service the employer reported to the System for that participating employee during the preceding academic year. Provides that if a person disputes the amount of any benefit payment, the amount of service credit the benefit was based on, the formula used to calculate the benefit, the calculation of the benefit, or the information provided to the System by the employer, he or she may, within 90 days after the commencement of the benefit, apply to the System in writing for a recalculation. Provides that any benefit increase that results from the amendatory Act is excluded from the definition of "new benefit increase". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1644
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Deferred Compensation Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that as soon as practicable, but no later than January 1, 2025, the Department of Central Management Services shall automatically enroll into the State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan all current State employees who are active members of a retirement system created under the General Assembly, State Employees, or Judges Article and who are not contributing to the Plan on the date of automatic enrollment. Provides that any agency with employees subject to automatic enrollment must systematically provide the employee data necessary for enrollment to the Department of Central Management Services or its designee. Provides that an employee who is automatically enrolled shall have 3% of his or her pretax gross compensation, or any other percentage determined by the Illinois State Board of Investment, for each compensation period deferred into his or her deferred compensation account. Provides that the Illinois State Board of Investment may increase the default percentage amount of compensation deferred into employee accounts. Contains provisions concerning opting out of automatic enrollment; increasing or reducing contributions; and withdrawing from the Plan. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2023.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1645
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
3/28/23
Refer
3/31/23
Amends the Deferred Compensation Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that "eligible sponsoring entity" means a school district organized under the Chicago School District Article of the School Code; the City of Chicago as the sponsoring entity for the City of Chicago Deferred Compensation Plan; or Cook County as the sponsoring entity for the Cook County Deferred Compensation Plan. Authorizes an eligible sponsoring entity to automatically enroll employees in its deferred compensation program. Provides that the eligible sponsoring entity shall continue to be subject to specified fiduciary duty provisions under the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that an employee who is automatically enrolled in the deferred compensation program shall contribute 3% of his or her pretax gross compensation for each compensation period into his or her account. Removes language providing that the provisions authorizing local government deferred compensation plans does not limit the power or authority of any unit of local government, school district, or any institution supported in whole or in part by public funds to establish and administer any other deferred compensation plans that may be authorized by law and deemed appropriate by the officials of such subdivisions or institutions. Contains provisions concerning fiduciary duties; availability of multiple plans or programs; elections not to participate; refunds; and increases to the default contribution rate. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1646
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
3/10/23
Engrossed
3/30/23
Refer
4/11/23
Refer
4/18/23
Report Pass
4/27/23
Enrolled
5/19/23
Chaptered
8/11/23
Passed
8/11/23
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Pension Code. In the Chicago Laborers Article, provides that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund. Makes changes concerning witness fees. In the General Provisions Article, excludes disclosures made to the Municipal Employees Society of Chicago from a provision that prohibits the disclosure of certain information regarding members or participants of a pension fund or retirement system. In the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund Article, makes changes concerning the oath of office; reimbursement for travel expenses; and trustee vacancies. In the Chicago Municipal Article, provides that for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023, an age and service or prior service annuity shall not be cancelled in the case of an employee who is re-employed by the Board of Education of the city as a paraprofessional or related service provider on a temporary and non-annual basis or on an hourly basis so long as the person: (1) does not work for compensation on more than 120 days in a school year; or (2) does not accept gross compensation for the re-employment in a school year in excess of $30,000. Amends the School Code. Provides that the school board and other employers shall make available to each active teacher who is an elected trustee under the Chicago Teachers Article of the Illinois Pension Code up to 22 days of paid leave of absence per year for the purpose of attending meetings and seminars of the Board of Trustees. In the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code, makes changes concerning the employer's submission of reports and contributions. In the Cook County Article of the Code, provides that if an employee annuitant re-enters service as an election worker and provides services for a scheduled federal, State, or local election for a period of 60 days or less during a calendar year, that employee annuitant's annuity shall not be suspended. In a provision of the Chicago Teachers Article allowing a member to establish credit for service as a teacher or administrator employed by a private school, provides that the applicable interest rate is the actuarially assumed rate in effect at the time of application (rather than at a rate determined by the Board of Trustees). Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1647
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision that requires the System to automatically enroll certain employees in the System's defined contribution benefit, provides an exception for employees whose school district provides an alternative qualifying plan. Provides that the alternative qualifying plan shall abide by the automatic enrollment procedures and automatic increase in contribution provisions applicable to the System's defined contribution benefit. Sets forth additional requirements for alternative qualifying plans. Requires a school district that has an alternative qualifying plan to file a letter of compliance, passed by resolution of the school board, with the System. Effective immediately.
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Illinois Senate Bill SB1648
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
2/22/23
Engrossed
3/30/23
Refer
4/11/23
Refer
4/18/23
Report Pass
4/27/23
Enrolled
5/19/23
Chaptered
8/11/23
Passed
8/11/23
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Pension Code. In the State Employees Articles of the Code, provides that a Tier 2 employee whose disability continues but whose disability benefit is terminated due to attaining age 65 or terminated after 5 years because the ordinary disability benefit commenced after age 60 shall immediately qualify to begin receiving a Tier 2 retirement annuity without reduction due to age if the employee has earned at least 10 years of service credit.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1649
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Deletes a provision that requires the holder of a foreign state identification card, license, or permit to surrender that document before being issued various State identification cards. Deletes a provision that requires an applicant for a State identification card to provide the applicant's social security number on the application for the identification card. Requires each applicant for a REAL ID to provide the applicant's legal name, residence address and zip code, birth date, and sex and a brief physical description of the applicant. Deletes a provision requiring a REAL ID applicant to provide proof of lawful status in the United States.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1650
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes a provision requiring foreign nationals to present documents issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services authorizing the person's presence in the country in order to obtain a temporary visitor's driver's license. Deletes a provision requiring the submission of an unexpired passport or valid unexpired consular identification card document issued by a consulate of the applicant's country in order to obtain a temporary visitor's driver's license. Deletes a provision requiring an applicant to submit a social security number as part of the driver's license application process. Provides that every applicant for a REAL ID compliant driver's license or permit shall provide proof of residency (rather than proof of lawful status in the United States). Provides that no (rather than every) REAL ID compliant driver's license issued to an applicant who is not a United States citizen or permanent resident, or an individual who has an approved application for asylum in the United States or has entered the United States in refugee status, shall be marked "Limited Term".
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1651
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Discontinuance of Township Organization Article of the Township Code. Provides that, when a petition to discontinue township organization meeting the required voter threshold has been filed, the township shall hold, no later than 60 days before the general election in which the proposition will be voted on, at least 2 town hall meetings regarding the question of the continuance of township organization. At the meetings, requires the township board to provide the public (i) an analysis of the cost to citizens regarding services if the discontinuance referendum passes and (ii) information on whether an intergovernmental agreement exists with a unit of local government bordering the township under which the other unit of local government will provide services upon the discontinuance of the township.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1652
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning petitions for nomination and submission of public questions, provides that by signing an objector's petition, the objector certifies that the petition is not being presented for any improper purpose, the objections are warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law or for establishing new law, and the factual contentions have evidentiary support. Provides that the electoral board that hears the objection may impose an appropriate sanction on the objectors or their legal counsel for any false certification, including a monetary sanction payable to the county clerk, the opposing parties, or both the county clerk and the opposing parties. In provisions concerning electoral board review of petitions, provides that the nomination papers of a candidate shall be deemed invalid and a candidate's name shall not appear on the ballot if he or she is found to have personally engaged in material fraud or a pattern of fraud in connection with the nominating papers.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1653
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
2/22/23
Engrossed
3/31/23
Refer
4/11/23
Refer
4/18/23
Report Pass
4/25/23
Enrolled
5/8/23
Chaptered
6/9/23
Passed
6/9/23
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Requires the Department of Transportation, local authorities, or any responsible entity to erect and maintain hazard bars for all viaducts and underpasses with a clearance of less than 15 feet. Provides that the hazard bar shall hang at the same clearance level as the viaduct or underpass and at least 500 feet in front of the viaduct or underpass to alert motorists.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1654
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the State Appellate Defender Act. Creates the Illinois Public Defense Board within the Office of the State Appellate Defender. Provides that the Board shall be composed of 9 members. Provides that 8 of the members shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and one of the members shall be the State Appellate Defender and shall serve as chairperson of the Board. Provides that the Board members shall serve terms of 4 years and may be reappointed by the Governor. Provides that the Governor may remove a member of the Board for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Provides that the Board shall appoint an Executive Director to oversee the operations of all public defenders in the State. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Executive Director shall hire permanent staff to carry out the Board's duties. Provides that the Board shall: (1) oversee trial level indigent defense services throughout the 102 counties of the State; (2) establish uniform standards for the conduct of indigent defense services throughout the State; and (3) provide training and regional supervision of indigent defense services throughout the State. Amends the Counties Code to make a conforming change.