Creates the Disconnected Youth Initiative Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez
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Creates the Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods Act. Requires genetically engineered raw agricultural commodities and processed foods offered for retail sale to bear certain labels. Creates exemptions for certain classes of products. Grants the Illinois Department of Agriculture the authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the Act. Requires the Department to annually publish a list of raw agricultural commodities commonly cultivated in a genetically engineered form. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Department and the Attorney General. Contains a severability provision. Effective January 1, 2014.
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Public Health.
Creates the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Act. Requires employers to make specific disclosures to domestic workers regarding terms of employment. Requires written contracts. Establishes provisions for duration of shifts, meal breaks, sleep and rest periods, paid time off, and other matters. Provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor. Authorizes civil actions. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Minimum Wage Law, the Wages of Women and Minors Act, and the One Day Rest In Seven Act to make various changes regarding domestic workers. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Latino Family Commission Act. Requires the State Board of Education, the State Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, the Department of Human Rights, and the Capital Development Board to provide a liaison to serve ex-officio on the Illinois Latino Family Commission. Deletes a provision requiring the Department of Public Aid to provide a liaison to serve ex-officio on the Commission.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning payment under the Medicaid program for obligations incurred but not paid for at the time of a recipient's death.
Amends the Prevention of Unnecessary Institutionalization Act. Makes a technical change in a Section authorizing the Department of Human Services to establish a program to provide funding for necessary structural modifications and assistive technology devices to enable older persons and adults and children with disabilities to remain in or return to their homes.
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Requires an employer to file a statement with the Workers' Compensation Commission regarding compliance with those Acts when terminating an injured employee.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the general powers and duties of the Department.
Amends the Free Healthcare Benefits Application Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.