Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distillery shipper's license, a class 3 craft distiller license, and a spirits showcase permit. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of spirits from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a distillery shipper's license shall allow a person with an Illinois distiller license, a craft distiller license, a class 1 craft distiller license, a class 2 craft distiller license, or a class 3 craft distiller license or who is licensed to make spirits under the laws of another state to ship spirits directly to a resident of this State who is 21 years of age or older for that resident's personal use and not for resale. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, to transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Sets forth provisions concerning licensure application; fees; recordkeeping; and shipping and delivery of spirits. Preempts home rule powers. Makes conforming and other changes.
Rep. Robyn Gabel
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Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Adds infection preventionists, minimum data set assessment nurses, other social workers, certified nursing assistant interns, and medication aides to the list of direct care staff used to compute staff to resident ratios. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, 100% of the hours worked by the specified staff shall be counted toward the staff to resident ratio. Provides that no monetary penalties shall be imposed unless the variance between a facility's minimum staffing ratios and the Department of Public Health's computations exceeds 20%. Removes a provision prohibiting waiver of a monetary penalty for non-compliance. In provisions concerning reporting requirements for facilities that violate the minimum staffing requirements, provides that the facility must have a variance that exceeds 20% of the requirements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryHB 4033 allocates state General Revenue funds to legislative support agencies to cover their operational costs, including research, drafting, and administrative services. This funding directly supports the agencies that assist state legislators in their day-to-day work. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, providing stable financial backing for these essential support functions.
Maddy summaryHB 1453 is a procedural bill that only establishes a short title for a proposed "Northeast Regional Drinking Water Authority Act." It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as confirmed by the bill text stating it "contains only a short title provision." This bill does not create a new authority, affect any stakeholders, or change existing laws. It is purely a naming measure currently pending in committee referral.
Amends the School Code. Provides that any public school employee who is a member of a statewide association and is appointed to a State board, advisory council, committee, commission, or task force to represent the association in State work may spend up to 10 days during a school term representing the association in State work. Provides that no deduction of wages may be made for such absence. Effective immediately.
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 20, 2025 it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and when it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 3, 2025, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 8, 2025, or until the call of the President; and when the House stands adjourned on Friday, March 21, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 27, 2025, and when it adjourns that day it stands adjourned until Friday, March 28, 2025, and when it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Monday, April 7, 2025, or until the call of the Speaker.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that no later than July 1, 2025, over-the-counter choline dietary supplements for pregnant persons shall be covered under the medical assistance program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish and provide oversight for a program of supportive living facilities (SLFs), provides that beginning January 1, 2026, the Department shall electronically publicize a list of SLF sites selected in accordance with the Code. Requires the list to be updated at least once annually.
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, March 06, 2025, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 13, 2025, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 18, 2025, or to the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 18, 2025, or to the call of the President.
Maddy summaryHB 4007 is a fiscal appropriations bill that allocates funding to the Illinois State Comptroller's office for the 2025 state fiscal year. It provides $32.4 million from the General Revenue Fund for the Comptroller's office operations, including $250,000 for the Office of Inspector General, and additional sums from other funds for court reporter payments, state lottery expenses, and salaries for elected and appointed state officials. The bill specifically funds existing state operations and salaries for over 40 state positions across departments like Human Services, Corrections, and the Illinois State Police. It does not create new programs but ensures continued funding for current administrative and personnel costs.