Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, January 15, 2015, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Friday, January 23, 2015, in perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, January 28, 2015, or until the call of the Speaker and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 03, 2015, or until the call of the President.

Directs the Clerk to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives of the 99th General Assembly has organized elected officers, and is ready to proceed with business.

Elects the following for the 99th General Assembly: Timothy D. Mapes, as Chief Clerk of the House; Bradley S. Bolin, as Assistant Clerk of the House; Lee A. Crawford, as Doorkeeper of the House.

Appoints a committee to notify the Governor that the House of Representatives of the 99th General Assembly has organized elected officers, and is ready to receive communications.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title and applicability of the Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to conduct a study regarding credit and background checks conducted by public and private employers. Provides that the purpose of the study is to determine what, if any, impact unpaid child support information has on an individual's ability to be considered, interviewed, and hired by an employer. Sets forth the focus of the study. Provides that the study may include data related to the prevalence of information regarding unpaid child support on standard employer credit and background checks, the prevalence of criminal versus civil judgments on standard employer credit and background checks, and the number of employers who utilize this information when screening applicants for employment. Requires the Department to report the results of the study to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before May 1, 2016. Effective January 1, 2015.

Amends the School Code. Makes changes concerning State Board of Education actions for schools or school districts that remain on academic watch status. Removes current provisions governing the removal of school board members and the appointment of an Independent Authority. Provides for assistance to lower performing districts. Provides that the State Board has the power to direct the State Superintendent of Education to remove a school board in a district having a population of not more than 500,000. Provides that the State Board may require identified priority districts to seek accreditation through an independent accreditation organization chosen by the State Board and paid for by the State. Allows the State Board to direct the State Superintendent to remove school board members in any district in which the district is unable to obtain accreditation in whole or in part due to reasons related to school board governance. Provides that upon removal of the school board, the State Superintendent shall establish an Independent Authority. Provides that, upon establishment of an Independent Authority to operate the district, the State Superintendent shall appoint members to serve on the Independent Authority. Provides that the Independent Authority shall have all of the powers and duties of a school board and all other powers necessary to meet its responsibilities and to carry out its purposes and that may be requisite or proper for the maintenance, operation, and development of any school or schools under the jurisdiction of the Independent Authority. Sets forth provisions concerning emergency financial assistance, the suspension of school board elections, reports, assistance, the abolition of an Independent Authority, and indemnification and protection from suit. Effective immediately.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Wednesday, December 03, 2014, it stands adjourned SINE DIE; and when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, December 04, 2014, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 12:00 o'clock noon, or until the call of the President; and when it adjourns on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, or if it does not convene on that day, the Senate stands adjourned SINE DIE. FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the House of Representatives adjourns SINE DIE on Wednesday, December 03, 2014, and when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, December 04, 2014 pursuant to this joint resolution, both the House of Representatives and Senate stand adjourned SINE DIE with respect to the First Special Session of the 98th General Assembly.

Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.