Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that no interest or penalties shall be imposed with respect to property that is included in a decedent's probate estate at the time of a delinquency if the representative of the decedent's estate applies with the county treasurer for a waiver of those amounts and is granted that waiver. Provides that the waiver shall apply beginning on the date of the decedent's death until the earlier of either: (i) the date on which the property is sold, transferred, or conveyed or (ii) the date on which the estate is closed.

Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Establishes the fiscal year 2025 mileage reimbursement rate and allowance for lodging and meals. Amends the Compensation Review Act. Prohibits cost-of-living adjustments for or during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 for State government legislative and executive elected officers and appointees in positions for which the Compensation Review Board previously recommended or determined compensation. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares March 2024 as Trisomy Awareness Month in Illinois to encourage public understanding of genetic conditions where cells contain an extra chromosome. It defines trisomy as a chromosomal abnormality that can lead to various syndromes, such as Down syndrome, and notes that many cases result in miscarriage. The resolution urges citizens to learn about these conditions and directs a copy of the document to the Support Organization For Trisomy (SOFT) as a gesture of respect.

Amends the Medical Assistance Article and the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover kidney transplantation services for noncitizens under the medical assistance program. Removes provisions permitting the Department to provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age and older. Removes a provision requiring the Department to cover immunosuppressive drugs and related services associated with post kidney transplant management for noncitizens. Removes provisions concerning the adoption of emergency rules and other matters regarding medical coverage or services for noncitizens.

Congratulates the Jacksonville Middle School 8th grade boys track team, the Crimsons, on their accomplishments at the 2024 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 4A 8th Grade Boys State Track and Field Meet. Wishes them continued success in the future.

Congratulates Darren Henry on his accomplishments at the 2024 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 4A 8th Grade Boys State Track and Field Meet. Wishes him continued success in the future.

Congratulates Malin Camerer, a seventh grader at Jacksonville Middle School, on her accomplishments at the 2024 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 4A 7th Grade Girls State Track and Field Meet. Wishes her continued success in the future.

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Knight-Silas Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that aggravated battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, includes a battery committed by a person who, at the time of the commission of the offense, is 21 years of age or older and the battery was committed upon an individual whom the person committing the offense knows to be a person working under the Adult Protective Services Program or an Ombudsman under the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Department on Aging, or a Department of Children and Family Services employee: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony, except if the battery causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual, a violation is a Class 1 felony. Defines "Department of Children and Family Services employee" and "ombudsman".

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Knight-Silas Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, he or she: (1) knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual whom the person knows to be a Department of Children and Family Services employee; and (2) is, at the time of the commission of the offense, 21 years of age or older and causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual whom the person knows to be a Department of Children and Family Services employee: (i) performing his or her official duties; (ii) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Provides that "Department of Children and Family Services employee" includes any (i) Department case worker or (ii) investigator employed by an agency or organization providing social work, case work, or investigative services under a contract with or a grant from the Department of Children and Family Services. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony. Provides that if the battery causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to the employee, the penalty is a Class 1 felony.

Congratulates the West Central Junior High School 8th grade boys relay team, the Cougars, on their accomplishments at the 2024 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 2A 8th Grade Boys State Track and Field Meet. Wishes them continued success in the future.