Rep. Robyn Gabel

Creates the Long Term Care Rebalancing Note Act. Provides that every bill, except those bills making a direct appropriation, the purpose or effect of which is (i) to expend any State funds for long term care services or (ii) to expend any State funds for community or home-based alternatives to long term care services, shall have prepared for it prior to second reading in the house of introduction a brief explanatory statement or note which shall include a reliable estimate of the anticipated change in State funding or revenues under its provisions. Provides that for purposes of the Act, revenues include, but are not limited to, changes to revenue received from Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). Contains provisions concerning preparation of the note; confidentiality requirements; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that if a court determines that a maintenance award is appropriate, the court must make an award pursuant to maintenance guidelines or pursuant to a list of relevant factors. Provides that if a maintenance award is appropriate, the parties' gross income is less than $250,000, and no multiple family situation exists, these maintenance guidelines shall be used by the court: (1) the amount of maintenance is calculated by using designated percentages of the gross income of the payor, of the payee, and of both parties; and (2) the duration of a guidelines maintenance award is based upon a calculation that utilizes the length of the marriage and, for marriages of 20 years or more, the court may order either permanent maintenance or maintenance for a period of years that is equal to the length of the marriage. Provides that in an action filed less than 10 years after the date of the marriage, if the court grants maintenance for a fixed period of time, the court may also set a "permanent termination" date, after which maintenance is barred. Provides that in a case involving the issue of maintenance, the court shall make specific findings of fact and state the reason or reasons for awarding or not awarding maintenance. Provides that if the court deviates from otherwise applicable guidelines, the court must calculate what the maintenance amount would be under the guidelines and the reasons for the court's variance from the guidelines. Provides that for the purpose of determining maintenance, "gross income" means all income from all sources. Provides that, unless the parties agree, the court shall not order unallocated maintenance and child support, but the court, in its discretion, may order for unallocated maintenance and child support in a pre-dissolution temporary order. In provisions concerning child support guidelines, provides that "net income" does not include the amount of maintenance paid to the same person to whom the child support is payable. Adds headings to existing subsections.

Creates the Illinois Family Care Provider Act. Provides that an employer must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid family medical leave to an employee during any 12-month period for one or more of these purposes: the birth or adoption of a grandchild in order for the employee to care for such grandchild; the placement of a grandchild with the employee for adoption or foster care; or in order for the employee to care for a grandchild if such grandchild has a serious health condition or the employee to care for a grandparent if such grandparent has a serious health condition. Contains provisions concerning notification and certification. Authorizes an employee to file a civil action for enforcement. Effective immediately.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that unless sooner terminated by the Prisoner Review Board when the Board determines that the juvenile is likely to remain at liberty without committing another offense, the parole period of a juvenile committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 shall extend to the lesser of: (1) until he or she is 21 years of age, or (2) the parole or mandatory supervised release term for the commission of the same act that would be an offense if committed by an adult.

Honors Rep. Jakobsson on her career in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall establish reimbursement rates which build toward livable wages for direct service personnel in residential and day programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities, including but not limited to intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled, community integrated living arrangements, developmental training programs, employment, and other residential and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities supported by State funds or funding under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act. Establishes starting wages for direct service personnel. Effective immediately.

Amends the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Redeploy Illinois Program.

Creates the Cannabis Study Act. Provides that before considering the regulation and taxing of cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco for individuals 21 years of age or older, the General Assembly shall direct the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council to: (1) determine the effect regulation and taxation would have on law enforcement resources; (2) determine the impact regulation would have on the rate of arrests, predisposition detention, and sentencing; (3) review approaches a cannabis regulation law could take regarding drug-free workplace policies and procedures and what effect the different approaches would have; (4) determine the effect regulation and taxation would have on existing criminal laws, including the Cannabis Control Act; (5) review approaches states have taken to reduce risks associated with the operation of motor vehicles by individuals impaired by intoxicants including but not limited to cannabis, and what effect the different approaches have had on rates of fatalities; (6) determine to what extent the taxation and regulation of cannabis may generate employment and revenue in Illinois if at all; (7) determine the regulatory and taxing system needed for the licensing of entities to sell cannabis and the licensing of entities to grow cannabis; (8) determine the product labeling, quality control, and taxing regulations needed; (9) compare the health effects of cannabis, alcohol, and prescription drugs on the individual and community as it relates to violence, risk-taking, addiction, cancer, overdose, and mortality; (10) determine the impact that existing laws on cannabis possession have on rates of crime and violence; and (11) any other relevant analysis regarding the impact on the public safety and welfare of the citizens of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall consider factors and work in conjunction with, and obtain input from, any individual, agency, association, and research institution deemed appropriate by the Council. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall report to the General Assembly its findings on or before December 20, 2015.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, with respect to long-term care insurance coverage, no policy or certificate, or modification thereof, shall be issued or delivered to any person in this State until the classification of risks and the premium rates pertaining thereto have been approved by the Director of Insurance and that any subsequent addition to or change in premium rates shall also be subject to the Director's approval. Sets forth provisions concerning the standards for approval, determinations by the Director, and public hearings. Provides that, with respect to long-term care insurance, a filing of premium rates shall not be considered complete unless it contains all information necessary to justify the premium rate and such other information as the Director may require to determine the rate's compliance with the provision concerning long-term care insurance rates and prior approval. Sets forth additional requirements for rate filings. Effective immediately.