Amends the Industrial Project Revenue Bond Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. In the definition of "industrial project", includes use or disposal of surplus real estate owned by the municipality. Effective immediately.
Amends the Public University Uniform Admission Pilot Program Act. Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, requires the University of Illinois to create a 4-year uniform admission system pilot program under the Act to admit first-time freshman students for each semester of the pilot program; makes corresponding changes. Provides that if an institution requires a student's successful completion of certain curriculum requirements prior to or concurrently with enrollment at the institution, then the institution shall identify and connect the student to a community college that offers the required curriculum and that has an articulation agreement with the institution or the institution shall offer the required curriculum through online instruction to the student. Provides that for purposes of determining enrollment capacity, priority in the admission of applicants to an institution must be given to applicants who are residents of this State and admission to an institution may not be denied to an applicant who is a State resident based on the institution's enrollment capacity unless 100% of the enrollment capacity is filled exclusively by students who are State residents. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill, but provides for the University of Illinois to admit community college transfer students (rather than first-time freshman students) under the pilot program. Specifies that the University of Illinois provides multiple pathways to transfer and shall guarantee admission to all applicants who (i) have enrolled only at an Illinois community college after graduating from an Illinois high school; (ii) have earned a minimum of 36 graded, transferable semester hours at the time of application to the University; (iii) have attained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all transferable coursework completed at the time of application to the University; and (iv) have satisfied the university's English language proficiency requirement.
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as Hayli's Law. Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Public Health, the health department of a unit of local government, or a public health district may not regulate the sale of lemonade or nonalcoholic drinks or mixed beverages by a person under the age of 16. Effective January 1, 2022.
Amends the Child Labor Law to provide that a person authorized to issue employment certificates to minors may determine that a minor may utilize a remote application process. Provides that a minor shall be accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, or custodian, whether applying in person or remotely. Removes certain provisions allowing the City or County Superintendent of Schools to waive the in-person application requirement if a minor resides in another state. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-5-11 new 820 ILCS 205/0.5 new 820 ILCS 205/10 from Ch. 48, par. 31.10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Further amends the Child Labor Law by changing instances of "city and county", "city and regional", and "regional" superintendent of schools to "Regional or District Superintendent of Schools" and adds definitions. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, in municipalities that require permits for special events, no person may perform, or employ, direct, or allow a person to perform, portable audiovisual rigging at a permitted special event unless the person performing such work holds a valid rigging certification from the Entertainment Technician Certification Program. Defines "portable audiovisual rigging" and "special event". Limits home rule powers.
Urges Illinois long-term care facilities to uphold and adhere to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidance on a resident's standards of care, rights, protections, and inalienable right to be treated with respect, dignity, and quality care.
Calls upon the Illinois Department of Employment Security to make an immediate public commitment to reopen their public-access public employment offices to provide face-to-face help to Illinois residents who urgently need assistance. Calls upon all of the other departments of the State of Illinois to provide the Department of Employment Security with advice, technical assistance, and guidance on how to safely reopen public-access office spaces under current conditions. Expresses support for the working people of Illinois and recognizes the stressful circumstances of operating a publicly accessible office in a time of pandemic.
Calls upon the Governor to remember the importance of the arts throughout the budgeting process. Calls upon elected officials and schools throughout the State of Illinois to maintain art programs.
Congratulates Burdi Motorworks on 30 years of providing quality services for Mercedes-Benz drivers in the Schiller Park and Chicagoland areas.
Congratulates Frannie's Beef & Catering on the 30th anniversary of its founding.
Congratulates the Park Ridge Historical Society on its 50th anniversary and wishes it many years of continued success.
