Rep. Carol Ammons

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or a natural person with an ownership interest of at least 33% (currently, 51%) in the profits, capital, or value of a qualified new business venture may not receive angel investment credits with respect to that qualified business venture. Provides that, if an investment is made in: (i) a qualified new business venture that is minority-owned, women-owned, or a business owned by a person with a disability; or (ii) a qualified new business venture located in a county with a population of not more than 250,000, the amount of the angel investment credit is 35% of the claimant's investment made directly in a qualified new business venture (currently, 25%). Makes changes concerning the maximum amount of the investment under the angel investment credit. Makes other changes.

Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to place in each Veterans Home and Veterans Service Office a locked suggestion box into which people may place comments and concerns to be addressed by the Department. Provides that only the Inspector General, or his or her designee, shall have access to the contents of the locked suggestion boxes, which must be checked once per week. Requires the Inspector General, or his or her designee, to review the contents of the locked suggestion box, find concerning items, and submit a report to the General Assembly each year outlining the issues and concerns found and the solution to each issue and concern.

Amends the Children and Family Services Act, the Illinois Youthbuild Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act, the School Code, the Public University Uniform Admission Pilot Program Act, the Public Community College Act, the Higher Education Student Assistance Act, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Structural Pest Control Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate License Act of 2000, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, the Illinois Vehicle Code, and the Unified Code of Corrections. Changes references from high school equivalency certificate to State of Illinois High School Diploma. House Floor Amendment No. 1 In the provisions of the School Code concerning high school equivalency, specifies that a State of Illinois High School Diploma is a recognized high school equivalency certificate for purposes of reciprocity with other states and a high school equivalency certificate from another state is equivalent to a State of Illinois High School Diploma.

Creates the Carpet Stewardship Act. Provides that within 60 days after the effective date of the Act, the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency shall appoint specified members to a clearinghouse to administer and implement a carpet stewardship program. Specifies the duties of the clearinghouse. Requires the clearinghouse to be incorporated as a nonprofit. Provides that for all carpet sold in this State, the clearinghouse shall implement, and producers shall finance, a statewide carpet stewardship program that manages the product by reducing the product's waste generation, promotes its carpet recovery and reutilization, and provides for negotiation and execution of agreements to collect, transport, process, and market the old carpet for end-of-life carpet recovery or carpet reutilization. Requires the clearinghouse to submit, by July 1, 2023 and by July 1 every 3 years thereafter, a 3-year plan to the Agency for approval. Specifies the requirements for the plan. Establishes requirements for review of the plan and requirements for producers, retailers, and distributors of carpet. Requires the clearinghouse to submit annual reports to the Agency and pay specified administrative fees. Includes enforcement provisions for the Act. Establishes requirements for State procurement of carpet in the future. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. State Debt Impact Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 4356 would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Balanced Budget Note (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 4356, as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency shall (rather than shall attempt to) appoint members of the clearinghouse that reflect the racial and gender diversity of this State. Requires the clearinghouse to hold meetings that are open to the public with reasonable notice of the meeting made publicly available. Requires the clearinghouse's funding mechanism to: (i) be sufficient (rather than to be approved by the Agency as sufficient) to cover the annual costs of the clearinghouse program; and (ii) not charge specified fees to consumers. Provides that the clearinghouse shall remit to the Agency an annual fee of $250,000 to be used for administrative costs (rather than pay the Agency an annual administrative fee of not less than $200,000 and not more than $500,000). Adds a severability provision. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Home Rule Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) HB 4356 does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) HB 4356 does not create a State Mandate. Fiscal Note (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) HB 4356 requires the clearinghouse to pay the Illinois EPA an annual administrative fee between $200,000 and $500,000 for expenses consistent with the Agency's responsibilities under the Act. Illinois EPA anticipates that this administrative fee would cover the resources needed by the Agency. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 4356, as amended by HA 1, will have no impact upon any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 4356, as amended by House Amendment 1, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in House Bill 4356 House Amendment #1; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 4356, [as amended by House Amendment l] as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, the legislation will not increase or decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State Mandate under the State Mandates Act Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) House Amendment #1 to HB 4356 (Gabel) requires the clearinghouse to remit to the Illinois EPA an annual fee of $250,000 to be used for administrative costs pursuant to the Carpet Stewardship Act. Illinois EPA anticipates that this administrative fee would cover the resources needed by the Agency to carry out its responsibilities under the Act.

Creates the Environmental Justice Act. Creates the Illinois Environmental Justice Advisory Council to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Governor, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the other State agencies about broad, cross-cutting issues related to environmental justice and on policies, practices, and specific actions. Requires the Agency to: (1) develop and implement a strategy prioritizing enforcement in neighborhoods with environmental justice populations; (2) compile an annual report detailing the number and types of enforcement actions in neighborhoods with environmental justice populations; (3) establish and maintain a supplemental environmental project bank with specified requirements; (4) publish a progress report on environmental justice no less often than every 5 years; and (5) work with the Department of Public Health to establish health risk assessment guidelines and develop an online mapping tool that identifies specified information. Contains requirements for environmental impact reports. Requires the Director of the Agency to appoint a Director of Environmental Justice within the Agency to perform specified duties. Provides that State agencies shall (1) designate an environmental justice coordinator for each State agency to perform specified actions and (2) develop a specific policy or strategy to promote environmental justice. Establishes the Interagency Environmental Justice Working Group to maximize State resources, research, and technical assistance to further the purposes of the Act and of environmental justice in the State. Provides that environmental justice coordinators shall serve as their State agency's representative to the Interagency Environmental Working Group. Contains other provisions. Fiscal Note (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) Illinois Environmental Protection Agency anticipates that this bill, if enacted, would necessitate the hiring of 4-5 full time employees to carry out program design and monitoring, research, rulemaking, IT, toxicological assessment, and regulatory responsibilities, at a cost of $600,000-$875,000.

Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/25-6 from Ch. 46, par. 25-6 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that when a vacancy occurs in the office of State Senator or State Representative in the General Assembly, the legislative or representative committee of that legislative or representative district that fills the vacancy shall provide members of the public within the district with notice of the vacancy and the replacement process. Provides that the committee shall also provide members of the public with notice of an impending vote to fill the vacancy. Provides that any meeting held by a legislative or representative committee for purposes of filling a vacancy in the General Assembly shall be open to the public and shall also be recorded and broadcast by electronic means for public consumption. Provides requirements for appointments that may be filled by the Governor. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/25-6 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-18 new 10 ILCS 5/3-5 from Ch. 46, par. 3-5 10 ILCS 5/19A-20 730 ILCS 5/5-5-5 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-5 730 ILCS 5/3-14-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1003-14-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person convicted of a felony or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution shall have his or her right to vote restored and shall be eligible to vote not later than 14 days following his or her conviction or not later than 5 days before the first election following the person's confinement (rather than prohibiting a person who has been convicted of any crime and is serving a sentence of confinement from voting until his or her release from confinement). Requires the election authority to collaborate with a correctional institution to facilitate an opportunity for voting by mail for eligible electors to vote in that election jurisdiction who are incarcerated in the correctional institution. Provides that all requirements of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other federal, State, and local laws regarding language access and disability access apply to the provisions. Requires the correctional institution to make available to persons in custody resource materials relating to an election. Requires the State Board of Elections in coordination with correctional institutions to annually report certain data regarding compliance with the provisions. Makes conforming changes throughout the Code and in the Unified Code of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2022. Pension Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation) SB 0828, as amended by HA I, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0828, as amended by House Amendment 1, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Balanced Budget Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 0828, as amended by House Amendment 1 as it is not a supplement.al appropriation that increases or decreases appropriaiions. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a genCral funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (State Board of Elections) The State Board of Elections does not anticipate any fiscal impact by the passage of 5B828, HCA1. Total Fiscal Impact: N/A House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.8 new 10 ILCS 5/1-19 new In provisions amending the Election Code concerning post-conviction voting, removes the requirement that a person convicted of a felony, or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail, be eligible to vote not later than 5 days before the first primary, general, consolidated, or special election immediately following his or her conviction. Makes changes to the requirements of the annual report by the State Board of Elections. Provides that the provisions apply to all elections beginning with the general primary election in 2022. Provides the State Board of Elections with rulemaking authority, including emergency rules, to implement the provisions. Creates the Post-Conviction Task Force to study how to implement provisions restoring voting rights and allowing voting while a person is under sentence in a correctional institution. Requires the Task Force to submit a report on its findings and recommendations on or before December 31, 2021. Dissolves the Task Force on January 1, 2023. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Changes the effective date to immediate rather than July 1, 2022. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 0828, as amended by House Amendment 2 as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (State Board of Elections) The State Board of Elections does not anticipate any fiscal impact by the passage of SB828 (H-AM). Total Fiscal Impact: N/A Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 828 House Amendment #2; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0828, as amended by HA 2, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0828, as amended by House Amendment 2, w8uld not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 828 House Amendment #2; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Home Rule Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State Mandate. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State Mandate under the State Mandates Act. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. Judicial Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-18 new Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-21 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person convicted of a felony or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail shall have his or her right to vote restored and shall be eligible to vote not later than 14 days following his or her conviction. Provides that correctional institutions shall make available to persons in custody certain current resource materials related to elections. Creates the Post-Conviction Task Force to strengthen and improve provisions that restore the right to vote for a person convicted of a felony or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes. Effective June 1, 2022. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (State Board of Elections) The State Board of Elections does not anticipate any fiscal impact by the passage of SB828 (H-AM 3) Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0828, as amended by HA 3, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0828, as amended by House Amendment 3, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 828, as amended by House Amendment 3 as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in this bill; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State Mandate. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept of Corrections) Therefore, Senate Bill 0828 as Amended by House Amendment 003 would result in no increase in the corrections population and have an unknown fiscal impact on the Department over the first ten years after enactment. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Makes changes to the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 3. Provides that a correctional institution shall make available to a person in its custody resource materials current to an election, which are requested by that person in its custody and received at the correctional institution from a local election authority in response to that person's request. In provisions concerning temporary branch polling places at county jails, provides that a voter entitled to vote in another county, other than the county in which the jail is located, shall only be allowed to vote by mail. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0828, as amended by HA 4, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) This bill would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to this bill as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (State Board of Elections) The State Board of Elections does not anticipate any fiscal impact by the passage of SB828, HCA4.

Amends the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act. Provides that before the court orders an assessment, the court shall make a determination of the defendant's ability to pay the assessment. Provides that if the court determines that the defendant is unable to pay the assessment, the court may reduce the assessment or waive the assessment in the court's discretion. Deletes language providing that one hour of public or community service shall be equivalent to $4 of assessment. Provides instead that one hour of public or community service shall be equivalent to the value of one hour of work at the State minimum wage or the minimum hourly wage in the municipality where the defendant resides, whichever is greater. Requires the Director of Labor to publish an up-to-date list of the Illinois minimum wage and the minimum wages of each municipality in the State that has enacted a minimum wage that is greater than the State minimum wage. Provides that the Director of Labor shall send the published minimum wage list and updates to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to be provided to each judicial circuit in the State. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 705 ILCS 135/5-10 705 ILCS 135/5-20 Adds reference to: 705 ILCS 24/45 705 ILCS 35/2 from Ch. 37, par. 72.2 705 ILCS 35/2f from Ch. 37, par. 72.2f 705 ILCS 35/2f-2 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 705 ILCS 35/2f-5 705 ILCS 35/2f-6 705 ILCS 35/2f-9 705 ILCS 35/2f-13 705 ILCS 35/2f-14 705 ILCS 35/2f-15 705 ILCS 35/2f-18 705 ILCS 35/37 705 ILCS 40/2 from Ch. 37, par. 72.42 705 ILCS 45/2 from Ch. 37, par. 160.2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Judicial Circuits Districting Act of 2022. Makes changes to the Judicial Circuits Districting Act of 2022 and the Circuit Courts Act to effectuate the intent of Public Act 102-693 by correcting drafting errors and making clarifications, while converting the remaining at-large judgeships in the 6th and 17th judicial circuits to resident judgeships similar to other circuits, including but not limited to, the 3rd and 19th judicial circuits. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Further amends the Circuit Courts Act. Makes additional changes in provisions concerning the Circuit of Cook County and the 17th judicial circuit. Further amends the Associate Judges Act. Makes changes in a provision concerning the maximum number of associate judges authorized for a circuit with a population of more than 3,000,000.

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Creates a lottery scratch-off game for the United Negro College Fund in support of educational scholarships. Provides for the distribution and use of the net revenue from the scratch-off game. Provides the Department of the Lottery with rulemaking authority. Amends the State Finance Act to create the UNCF Scholarship Fund. Amends the School Code. Creates the UNCF Scholarship Fund Advisory Board. Provides for the composition and responsibilities of the Board. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish the Returning Citizen Grant Program. Provides that the Department shall provide grants to small businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, to train and hire qualifying returning citizens. Provides grant eligibility requirements. Provides that eligible small businesses shall be awarded grants in the amount of $5,000 per new qualifying returning citizen hired. Provides that eligible small businesses shall not be limited to one grant. Provides that the issuance of grants shall be on a first come, first served basis. Provides for the adoption of rules. Defines "qualifying returning citizen". Repeals provisions on January 1, 2025.

Amends the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act. Provides that any governmental or nongovernmental entity described under specified provisions or any entity that provides medical care or health services may distribute fentanyl test strips to the public to test for the presence of fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or a drug adulterant within a controlled substance. Makes other changes. Amends the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. Provides that "drug paraphernalia" does not include equipment, products, or materials to analyze or test for the presence of fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or a drug adulterant within a controlled substance. Effective immediately.