Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

Implores each of the non-submittal agencies to submit their 5-year small business regulatory review to be in compliance with the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act, 20 ILCS 608. States the goal of this resolution is to improve the State's business climate by making it easier for small and mid-size businesses to deal with State requirements for doing business.

Creates the College Insurance Program Task Force to study the College Insurance Program and present policy and legislative recommendations to the General Assembly to ensure the program remains a viable and healthy benefit.

Congratulates Paul Porter Davidsmeyer on his 100th Birthday.

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a person who hosts or registers an Internet domain name to a person located in this State shall not sell or lease the Internet domain name to another person for a period of 5 years after the buyer or lessee ends his or her ownership or lease of the Internet domain name. Provides that a buyer or lessee who ends his or her ownership or lease agreement shall have the right to repurchase or renew the lease for the Internet domain name during the 5-year period for the cost the buyer or lessee would have owed to the host or registrar if the ownership or lease agreement had not ended. Provides that any person who violates these provisions commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.

Amends the Pharmacy Benefit Managers Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager may not prohibit a pharmacy or pharmacist from selling a more affordable alternative to the covered person if a more affordable alternative is available. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager shall not reimburse a pharmacy or pharmacist in this State an amount less than the amount that the pharmacy benefit manager reimburses a pharmacy benefit manager affiliate for providing the same pharmaceutical product. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager is prohibited from conducting spread pricing in the State. Sets forth provisions concerning pharmacy network participation, fiduciary responsibility, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager shall report to the Director on a quarterly basis and that the report is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the provisions apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2023 (rather than July 1, 2022). Defines terms. Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Sets forth provisions concerning pharmacy benefit manager network adequacy. Makes other changes.

Congratulates Leah Hoffman on being named Miss IDTA 2023. Commends her for her teamwork as a senior performer on the Jacksonville High School dance team, the J'ettes. Wishes her success in all of her future endeavors.

Amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that a local government may submit a request to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit to be exempt from certain audit requirements if the local government is unable to meet the audit requirements due to circumstances beyond the local government's control, including, but not limited to, a natural disaster in which financial records of the local government are destroyed or alleged employee misconduct involving the destruction or withholding of financial records. Effective immediately.

Declares March 29, 2023 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of Illinois.

Reaffirms commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister-state ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, R.O.C. Reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and supports Illinois businesses to refer to Taiwan, R.O.C. as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with the United States and reiterates support for a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan. Expresses continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and supports Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government, through its authorized agency, has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Effective immediately.