Labor & Employment

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 3317: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING-CANNABIS

Amends the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act. Provides that employers that are licensed under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act or the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and labor organizations may, anywhere within the entire State of Illinois, execute and apply agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables cannabis employers to require union membership as condition of employment, strengthening collective bargaining rights under Collective Bargaining Freedom Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 2522: NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE

Amends the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act. Provides that an employer shall provide 30 minutes of paid break time (rather than reasonable break time) to an employee who needs to express breast milk for her nursing infant child each time the employee has the need to express milk for one year after the child's birth. Provides that the employee may use other paid break time or meal time for any time needed in excess of 30 minutes. Provides that an employer shall provide paid break time (rather than reasonable break time) as needed by the employee unless to do so would create an undue hardship.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates paid break time for nursing mothers to express milk, supporting maternal health access and workplace accommodations related to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid breaks for nursing mothers, strengthening workplace accommodations and protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1058: PREVAILING WAGE-PENALTIES

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that all penalties imposed shall be remitted to the Department of Labor and shall be used for the administration and enforcement of the Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirects penalties to Labor Department for enforcement, strengthening prevailing wage compliance and worker protections under the Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1247: PREVAILING WAGE-SEWER INSPECT

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the definition of "public works" includes sewer inspection projects that utilize a closed-circuit television to identify issues in a sewer system, such as cracks in pipes, root intrusion, blockages, or other structural damage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands prevailing wage coverage to sewer inspection projects, ensuring fair compensation for workers on public works. Directly strengthens labor standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 3277: EMPLOYEE CREDIT PRIVACY-SSN

Amends the Employee Credit Privacy Act. Provides that an employer shall not order or obtain an applicant's social security number, except for the purpose of conducting a background check of the applicant at the time the background check is completed. Provides that the provision does not prohibit an employer from obtaining an employee's social security number after the employee has been hired.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts employer access to SSNs for non-background checks, protecting applicant privacy and aligning with worker rights protections in employment processes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts employer SSN access for privacy, aligning with data protection measures under technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1054: PREVAILING WAGE-PENALTIES

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that any contractor or subcontractor and any officer, employee, or agent of the contractor or subcontractor whose duty it is to file a certified payroll who willfully fails to file the certified payroll on or before the date the certified payroll is required to be filed and any person who willfully files a false certified payroll that is false as to any material fact is in violation of the Act and, in addition to being subject to penalties under the Act, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor (currently, is in violation of the Act and guilty of a Class A misdemeanor). Makes a conforming change.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enforces penalties for failing to file certified payroll under prevailing wage law, ensuring contractors comply with wage requirements for workers on public projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 3774: WAGE PAYMENT-COLLECTION

Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Makes changes to administrative fees paid to the Department of Labor. Makes changes in provisions concerning the collection of unpaid wages, penalties, damages, fines, and fees. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends wage collection procedures to streamline recovery of unpaid wages, strengthening worker protections under Illinois law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 3255: PUBLIC SAFETY BENEFITS-SPOUSES

Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that, if the injured employee subsequently dies, the employer shall continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse (rather than the surviving spouse until remarried) and for the dependent children under specified conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill continues health insurance premiums for surviving spouses/children of deceased public safety employees, strengthening coverage continuity beyond previous remarriage restrictions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends health insurance coverage to surviving spouses/children of deceased public safety employees, expanding worker benefits under HB 3255.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 119: STOP-TARIFF PLANS

This Illinois House resolution (HR 119) calls on President Trump to abandon proposed tariffs, arguing they would increase costs for Illinois families and businesses. It specifically highlights risks to Illinois agriculture (like soybeans), manufacturing, and the state's top trade relationships with Canada and Mexico - impacting thousands of jobs. The resolution does not create new laws but formally opposes the tariff plans based on economic projections of higher living costs and market instability. It is a symbolic statement, not a binding policy change.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesOpposes federal tariffs (taxes) that would increase costs for Illinois families/businesses, arguing against tax burdens on trade and economic instability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill opposes tariffs harming Illinois jobs in agriculture/manufacturing, directly linking trade policy to employment impacts and economic stability for workers.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Illinois · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 117: CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI

Condemns President Donald Trump's efforts to undermine equal pay, make workplaces less fair, and limit opportunity. Condemns the false, hateful comments President Trump and his allies have used to impugn and demean working people. Renews commitment to prioritize equal pay for equal work, opportunities for all, and protections in our workplaces in Illinois.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly condemns actions undermining equal pay and workplace fairness, renews commitment to equal pay for equal work and workplace protections, directly advancing labor & employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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