Rep. Greg Harris

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, May 09, 2019, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 14, 2019, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 14, 2019, or until the call of the President.

Amends the Public Defender and Appointed Counsel Division of the Counties Code. Creates the Public Defender Quality Defense Task Force. Provides that the Task Force is established to: (i) examine the current caseload and determine the optimal caseload for public defenders in the State; (ii) examine the quality of legal services being offered to defendants by public defenders of the State; and (iii) make recommendations to improve the caseload of public defenders and quality of legal services offered by public defenders. Provides that the Task Force shall hold a minimum of 2 public hearings and at other times of its choosing. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report that summarizes its work and makes recommendations resulting from its study to the General Assembly and Governor no later than December 31, 2020. Repeals the provisions on December 31, 2021. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Office of the State Appellate Defender) If the only responsibility to the Agency would be to provide space for meetings, the cost would be minimal because meetings could be held in our Chicago or Springfield office. If the Agency was responsible for administrative costs, travel reimbursement for board members, preparation of meeting materials or research and analysis, the cost could be significantly more. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Removes a requirement that the Governor appoint at least one Task Force member from the Legal Resources Division of the Office of the Cook County Public Defender. Provides that the Governor shall appoint 5 (rather than 3) public defenders or assistant public defenders to the Task Force from 5 (rather than 3) counties other than Cook County.

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, May 02, 2019, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 07, 2019, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 07, 2019, or until the call of the President.

Congratulates Chicago Police Commander Marc S. Buslik on his retirement and thanks him for his years of dedicated public service.

Calls on the 116th United States Congress to pass the Dream Act.

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, April 12, 2019, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 30, 2019, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 30, 2019, or until the call of the President.

Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides that upon authorization by a two-thirds vote of the members of the board of managers or by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the unit owners at a meeting duly called for such a purpose, or upon such greater vote as may be required by the declaration or bylaws, the board of managers acting on behalf of all unit owners may allocate the percentage of ownership in the common elements as a tract for each unit for the limited purpose of calculating the assessment or levy of any such taxes, special assessments, or charges of the State of Illinois or of any political subdivision thereof. Provides that the allocation of ownership under the new provisions shall be based on the square footage of each individual unit. Provides that the allocation of ownership under the new provisions shall also be separate from, and in addition to, the allocation for purposes of association assessments for common expenses, association special assessments and charges, and voting rights. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that upon authorization by a two-thirds vote of the unit owners (rather than two-thirds vote of the members of the board of managers or by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the unit owners), the board of managers acting on behalf of all unit owners may allocate the percentage of ownership in the common elements as a tract for each unit. Provides that the new provisions apply only to an association with 20 units or less.

Amends the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products to a person under 21 years of age. Prohibits the purchase of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products by a person under 21 years of age. Makes changes regarding definitions, age verification, penalties, possession, and other matters. Repeals the Smokeless Tobacco Limitation Act. Amends other Acts to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2019. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Makes technical changes.

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 04, 2019, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 09, 2019, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 09, 2019, or until the call of the President.

Declares September 2019 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.