Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that all reports involving railroad fatalities and all communications between police officers and train crew members involved in those occurrences shall not be public reports and shall be maintained by the police departments in a manner that ensures their confidentiality. Provides that these reports shall be accessible at all reasonable times upon written request to the host railroad, to the employing railroad, by court order, and to others specifically authorized by court order to obtain the information if the access is necessary in the performance of their duties. Provides that all such reports shall be accessible at all reasonable times, upon written or electronic mail request, to law enforcement officers, State's Attorneys, or Assistant State's Attorneys. Provides that communications between police officers and railroad employees of the incidents may be shared with these persons if the access is necessary in the performance of their duties.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that the allocation to road districts shall be made in the same manner and be subject to the same conditions and qualifications as are provided by Section 8 of the Motor Vehicle Tax Law with respect to the allocation to road districts of the amount allotted from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for apportionment to counties for the use of road districts, but no allocation shall be made to any road district that has not levied taxes for road and bridge purposes in such a manner that is eligible for allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funding pursuant to the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that any funds allocated to a county that are not obligated within 48 months shall be considered lapsed funds and reappropriated in the same fund. Provides that the lapsed funds shall be used to provide additional monetary assistance to townships and road districts that have insufficient funding for construction of bridges that are 20 feet or more in length under the Code. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules to implement the provisions.
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning transition services, provides that the transition planning process and the transition plan prepared for a student shall include consideration of the assistive technology needs of the student related to the student's transition goals while the student is participating in transition-related activities and in post-school activities, including assistive technology evaluations, devices, and services and the availability and accessibility of appropriate assistive technology devices and services for the student in post-school activities. Effective immediately.
Amends the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act. Repeals language that prevents business organizations from providing behavior analysis services unless every member, partner, shareholder, director, officer, holder of any other ownership interest, agent, and employee who renders applied behavior analysis services holds a currently valid license issued under the Act. Repeals language that prevents the creation of businesses that provide behavior analysis services unless it is organized under the Professional Service Corporation Act or Professional Limited Liability Company Act.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that when issuing or marketing a homeowner's insurance policy, an insurer shall disclose whether the homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump. Provides that if the homeowner's insurance policy being issued does not cover damage caused by a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump, the insurer shall offer the insured the opportunity to purchase additional coverage for damage caused by a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump. Provides that the cost of the additional coverage shall be clearly communicated to the insured at the time the opportunity to purchase the additional coverage is offered. Defines "homeowner's insurance policy".
Creates the O'Hare Driver Safety Act. Provides that a person operating a motor vehicle shall not stop or stand the person's vehicle on a shoulder of a highway including the highway entrance and exit ramps or on the side of a roadway within a 2-mile radius surrounding O'Hare International Airport. Establishes that a person who violates the provisions shall be subject to a $100 fine. Limits the liability of a vehicle lessor if specified conditions are met. Requires the Illinois Toll Highway Authority to install and maintain automated traffic safety systems along traffic routes within a 2-mile radius of O'Hare International Airport. Requires all fine proceeds to be deposited into the Illinois State Police Highway Enforcement Fund. Requires the Authority to adopt rules to implement and administer the Act. Defines terms.
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Sets forth requirements for any State entity or hospital that receives funding from the National Institutes of Health to conduct clinical trials of drugs or medical devices. Provides that the Department of Public Health, in consultation with relevant research organizations, shall analyze and provide recommendations on: (i) the demographic groups and populations that are currently represented and underrepresented in clinical trials in the State, including representation of groups based on their geographic location; (ii) the barriers that prevent persons who are members of underrepresented demographic groups from participating in clinical trials in the State, including barriers related to transportation; and (iii) approaches for how clinical trials can successfully partner with others to provide outreach to underrepresented communities. Provides that the Department shall report to the General Assembly on the results of the study by July 1, 2025. Sets forth definitions of underrepresented community and underrepresented demographic group. Provides that the Department shall review guidance published by the United States Food and Drug Administration and use existing infrastructure to encourage participation in clinical trials of drugs and medical devices by persons who are members of underrepresented demographic groups. Authorizes the Department to apply for any grants related to the encouragement of underrepresented demographic groups related to the United Food and Drug Administration's guidance.
Amends the State Universities Retirement System Article of the Illinois Pension Code. With respect to a Section concerning reports on cost reduction, removes provisions requiring that on or before November 15th of each year, the Board of Higher Education, in conjunction with the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, prepare a report showing, on a fiscal year by fiscal year basis, the amount by which the costs associated with compensable sick leave have been reduced as a result of the termination of compensable sick leave accrual on and after January 1, 1998 by employees of higher education institutions who are participants in the System. Amends the Higher Education Veterans Service Act. In provisions concerning reporting, provides that each October 15, each public college and university shall report to the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Community College Board, on the expenditures for the prior fiscal year for the programs and services related to the efforts of the public college or university in attracting, recruiting, and retaining veterans and military personnel (instead of providing that each September 1, each college and university that is required to have a Coordinator of Veterans and Military Personnel Student Services shall report to the Board of Higher Education on the fiscal impact of the programs and services related to the requirements of the Act and on the efforts of the public college or university in attracting, recruiting, and retaining veterans and military personnel). Requires the Board's report to be filed with the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board.
Creates the Legacy Tree Program Task Force Act. Provides that the Legacy Tree Program Task Force shall establish recommendations to promote the identification, awareness, commemoration, and preservation of significant trees within the State. Sets forth provisions concerning the membership of the Task Force, compensation of members, support to the Task Force, and responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides that the Act is repealed on June 30, 2034.
Amends the Public-Private Agreements for the South Suburban Airport Act. Provides that in addition to the prequalification process under the Act, the Department of Transportation shall accept any unsolicited bids for the South Suburban Airport received pursuant to the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Provides that nothing within the provisions shall be construed to restrict the obligations of the Department to respond to any unsolicited bids under the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Provides that "transportation facility" includes the South Suburban Airport. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. In a provision concerning bid preferences for Illinois businesses, makes changes to the definition of "Illinois business". Provides that the chief procurement officer shall require at the time of submission of a bid, and may require at the Chief Procurement Officer's option at any time during the term of the contract, that the bidder or contractor submit an affidavit and other supporting documents demonstrating that the bidder or contractor is an Illinois business and, if applicable, submit an affidavit and other supporting documents demonstrating that the bidder or contractor is eligible for a 4% bid preference under the provisions. Provides that if a contractor who is awarded a contract through the use of a preference for Illinois businesses provided false information in order to obtain that preference, then the contractor is subject to disciplinary procedures under the Act.
Amends the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act. Creates the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Internal Control Unit. Provides that the ACFR Internal Control Unit may develop policies, plans, and programs to be used by the Office for the coordination of the financial audit and may advise and assist State agencies in improving internal controls related to the State's financial statements and reporting. Provides that the ACFR Internal Control Unit is authorized to direct State agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor in the adoption of internal control procedures and documentation necessary to address internal control deficiencies or resolve ACFR audit findings, and to direct implementation of such corrective actions. Requires each State agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor to furnish to the Office of Management and Budget such information as the Office may from time to time require. Provides that the Director or any duly authorized employee of the Office of Management and Budget shall, for the purpose of securing such information, have access to, and the right to examine and receive a copy of all documents, papers, reports, or records of any State agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor to assist in carrying out the Office's responsibilities under the provisions. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, and the Workers' Compensation Act. Deletes provisions requiring the Auditor General to conduct certain audits. Repeals a provision concerning annual audits. Effective immediately.
