Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Prohibits a person from falsifying information on any application to the Department of Natural Resources that is required to be provided to the Department by the Act. Provides that the navigation lights shall, at minimum, have an intensity so as to be visible at the minimum ranges as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a motorboat without a whistle, horn, or other appliance capable of producing a blast of 2 seconds or more duration and having an audible distance as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (rather than being audible for at least one-half mile). Prohibits a motorboat operator from operating a motorboat less than 26 feet in length that is equipped by the manufacturer with an engine cutoff switch if the switch is not in use while the motorboat is operating on plane or above displacement speed. Prohibits a person from operating a watercraft without first verifying that the engine cut-off switch is operational and fully functional and properly attaching the lanyard or wireless attachment to the operator's body or to the clothing or personal flotation device being worn by the operator. Provides that a power-driven vessel operating in narrow channels and proceeding downbound with a following current (rather than downstream) shall have the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner and place of passage, and shall imitate the maneuvering signals as required by law. Changes the ages at which a person may operate a motorboat based on the speed of the motorboat. Prohibits certain marijuana use within certain areas of a watercraft while upon waters in the State. Requires the Department to outline the application process for passenger-for-hire licenses or rental boat licenses by administrative rule. Makes other changes.
Rep. Michael Kelly
Sponsored bills
Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that both chambers shall be called to order at the time scheduled by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. Provides that all members shall be on the floor to record themselves present. Sets forth penalties for members who to do not comply with the provision.
Amends the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law. In provisions concerning penalties, provides that an officer, employee, or agent shall not be held liable unless the officer, employee, or agent has personally profited from the violation. Provides that the first violation for acting as a broker of household goods shall constitute a Class 4 felony, and each subsequent violation shall constitute a Class 3 felony. Grants the Commission authority to assess a civil penalty not greater than $25,000 nor less than $1,000 per violation where the violation consists of acting as a broker of household goods. Prohibits the Commission from accepting reasonable monetary settlement, suspension or revocation of a license or registration, or any other reasonable terms stipulated between the respondent and staff where the violation consists of acting as a broker of household goods. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person who violates the provisions of the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law that make it unlawful for any person to act as a broker of household goods commits an unlawful practice and engages in an unfair competition within the meaning of the Act.
Condemns President Donald Trump's inexcusable pardons of his coconspirators and criminals convicted of attacking police officers, attacking our Capitol, and attacking our democracy.
Maddy summaryHB 2703 makes a technical correction to Section 6-101 of the Illinois Pension Code, which governs the firemen's annuity and benefit fund for Chicago firefighters. The bill updates the legal wording of this section but does not change benefit amounts, eligibility, or existing pension rules. It directly affects the administrative framework of Chicago firefighters' pension fund operations under current law. This is a minor, non-substantive update to the pension code's language.
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Provides that any appointments to the Chicago Board of Education made by the Mayor of the City of Chicago shall be made with the advice and consent of the Chicago City Council. Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Deletes a provision which provides that a person ordered to pretrial home confinement must, at a minimum, be provided with specified opportunities for movement on no fewer than 2 days each week.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a prosecution for drug-induced homicide may be commenced within 10 years (rather than 3 years) after the commission of the offense.
Maddy summaryHB 1392 is a technical correction to the Firemen's Disciplinary Act, not related to technology as its title suggests. It modifies Section 1 to fix the short title citation format (changing "and and" to "and" in the official reference). This bill makes no substantive policy changes and affects no individuals or groups - its sole purpose is to correct a typographical error in the law's formal citation. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Maddy summaryThis bill corrects a typographical error in the official citation of the Line of Duty Compensation Act. It changes Section 1 from "the the Line of Duty Compensation Act" to "the Line of Duty Compensation Act" to fix a duplicated word. The change is purely technical and affects no policy, benefits, or eligibility. It does not alter any substantive provisions or impact any individuals or programs.