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Rep. Kam Buckner

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712 missed
Higher than 93% of chamber peers
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1,140
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Co-sponsor HB 5225
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
APPRENTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Creates the Apprentice Assistance and Support Services Pilot Program Act. Provides that the Department of Labor shall develop a 5 year Apprentice Assistance and Support Services Pilot Program. Specifies that the Pilot Program shall provide transportation assistance and a child care subsidy to eligible individuals participating in a qualified apprenticeship. Provides that no later than January 1, 2028, the Department shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a report that evaluates the results of the Pilot Program and its effectiveness in assisting Program participants in entering the workforce or in obtaining better employment. Provides for the adoption of rules. Repeals Act on January 1, 2029. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Changes the name to the Act to the Job Training Assistance and Support Services Pilot Program Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (rather than the Department of Labor) shall develop the Pilot Program. Provides that the Department shall award grants to organizations to distribute subsidies to qualifying individuals. Provides that to be eligible for assistance under the Pilot Program, an individual is required to participate in a registered apprenticeship program, pre-apprenticeship program as defined by the United States Department of Labor, or work-based learning programs, such as an internship, paid work experience, transitional jobs training, on-the-job training, or incumbent worker programs administered by the Department. Provides that the assistance provided by the Pilot Program may include funds for transportation, child care, housing-related expenses, including, but not limited to, rent and utilities, transportation, child care, digital technology needs, education needs, mental health services, substance abuse services, income support, and work-related supplies that are not typically covered by programmatic supportive services.

Signed into law May 13, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 3986
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SCH CD-RESTRICT ASSESSMENTS

Amends the School Code. Prohibits the State Board of Education from developing, purchasing, or requiring a school district to administer, develop, or purchase a standardized assessment for students enrolled or preparing to enroll in prekindergarten through grade 2, other than for diagnostic purposes. Prohibits the State Board of Education from providing funding for any standardized assessment of students enrolled or preparing to enroll in prekindergarten through grade 2. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the term "diagnostic purposes" to "diagnostic and screening purposes". Includes in the definition of diagnostic and screening purposes the determination of eligibility for special education, early intervention, bilingual education, dyslexia services, or other related educational services. Removes "child find" from the definition of diagnostic and screening purposes. Permits the State Board of Education to provide funding for any standardized assessment of students enrolled or preparing to enroll in prekindergarten through grade 2 for diagnostic and screening purposes.

Signed into law May 13, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1091
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the applicability of the common law. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 5/1-3 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 120/2 from Ch. 102, par. 42 5 ILCS 140/7.5 20 ILCS 2605/2605-304 new 20 ILCS 2605/2605-605 30 ILCS 105/5.938 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-99 30 ILCS 105/6z-124 new 430 ILCS 65/1.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-1.1 430 ILCS 65/3 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3 430 ILCS 65/3a from Ch. 38, par. 83-3a 430 ILCS 65/3.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3.1 430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 430 ILCS 65/5 from Ch. 38, par. 83-5 430 ILCS 65/6 from Ch. 38, par. 83-6 430 ILCS 65/6.2 new 430 ILCS 65/7 from Ch. 38, par. 83-7 430 ILCS 65/7.5 new 430 ILCS 65/8 from Ch. 38, par. 83-8 430 ILCS 65/8.2 430 ILCS 65/8.3 430 ILCS 65/8.4 new 430 ILCS 65/9.5 430 ILCS 65/10 from Ch. 38, par. 83-10 430 ILCS 65/11 from Ch. 38, par. 83-11 430 ILCS 65/13.2 from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.2 430 ILCS 65/13.4 new 430 ILCS 66/10.5 new 430 ILCS 66/10.6 new 430 ILCS 66/13 new 430 ILCS 66/20 430 ILCS 66/30 430 ILCS 66/50 430 ILCS 66/70 430 ILCS 67/35 430 ILCS 67/40 720 ILCS 5/24-3 from Ch. 38, par. 24-3 725 ILCS 5/110-10 from Ch. 38, par. 110-10 725 ILCS 5/112A-14 from Ch. 38, par. 112A-14 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-6-3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall establish a portal for use by federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies, including Offices of the State's Attorneys and the Office of the Attorney General to capture a report of persons whose Firearm Owner's Identification Cards have been revoked or suspended. Provides that the portal is for law enforcement purposes only. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall include a full set of his or her fingerprints in electronic format to the Illinois State Police, unless the applicant has previously provided a full set of his or her fingerprints to the Illinois State Police under the Act or the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued under the Act shall be valid for the person to whom it is issued for a period of 5 years (rather than 10 years) from the date of issuance, but provides that any person whose card was previously issued for a period of 10 years shall retain the 10-year issuance period until the next date of renewal, at which point the card shall be renewed for 5 years. Provides that the Firearm Disposition Record shall contain a statement to be signed by the transferee that the transferee: (1) is aware of, and will abide by, current law regarding the unlawful transfer of a firearm; (2) is aware of the penalties for violating the law as it pertains to unlawful transfer of a firearm; and (3) intends to retain possession of the firearm or firearms until it is determined that the transferor is legally eligible to possess a firearm and has an active Firearm Owners Identification Card, if applicable, or until a new person is chosen to hold the firearm or firearms. Creates within the Illinois State Police a Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board to consider any appeal of the denial or revocation and seizure of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card by the Illinois State Police, other than an appeal directed to the circuit court. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a licensee under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act shall not expire during the term of the licensee's concealed carry license. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall deny an application or shall revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Illinois State Police finds that the applicant or person to whom such card was issued is or was at the time of issuance subject to a civil no contact order or a stalking no contact order. Provides for email notifications from the Illinois State Police upon request of an applicant or Card holder. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 120/2 from Ch. 102, par. 42 5 ILCS 140/7.5 20 ILCS 2605/2605-304 new 20 ILCS 2605/2605-605 30 ILCS 105/5.938 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-99 30 ILCS 105/6z-124 new 430 ILCS 65/1.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-1.1 430 ILCS 65/3 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3 430 ILCS 65/3a from Ch. 38, par. 83-3a 430 ILCS 65/3.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3.1 430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 430 ILCS 65/5 from Ch. 38, par. 83-5 430 ILCS 65/6 from Ch. 38, par. 83-6 430 ILCS 65/6.2 new 430 ILCS 65/7 from Ch. 38, par. 83-7 430 ILCS 65/7.5 new 430 ILCS 65/8 from Ch. 38, par. 83-8 430 ILCS 65/8.2 430 ILCS 65/8.3 430 ILCS 65/8.4 new 430 ILCS 65/9.5 430 ILCS 65/10 from Ch. 38, par. 83-10 430 ILCS 65/11 from Ch. 38, par. 83-11 430 ILCS 65/13.2 from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.2 430 ILCS 65/13.4 new 430 ILCS 66/10.5 new 430 ILCS 66/10.6 new 430 ILCS 66/13 new 430 ILCS 66/20 430 ILCS 66/30 430 ILCS 66/50 430 ILCS 66/70 430 ILCS 67/35 430 ILCS 67/40 720 ILCS 5/24-3 from Ch. 38, par. 24-3 725 ILCS 5/110-10 from Ch. 38, par. 110-10 725 ILCS 5/112A-14 from Ch. 38, par. 112A-14 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-6-3 Adds reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 720 ILCS 5/16-0.1 720 ILCS 5/16-25.1 new 720 ILCS 5/16-25.2 new 720 ILCS 5/17-37 725 ILCS 215/2 from Ch. 38, par. 1702 725 ILCS 215/3 from Ch. 38, par. 1703 725 ILCS 215/4 from Ch. 38, par. 1704 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act. Requires online marketplaces to collect and disclose to consumers contact and other information about high-volume third-party sellers. Provides exceptions. Provides that if the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person has violated the Act, the Attorney General may bring an action to restrain by preliminary or permanent injunction the use of such a method, act, or practice. Creates the Organized Retail Crime Enforcement Fund in the State treasury. Provides that subject to appropriation, moneys in the Organized Retail Crime Enforcement Fund shall be used by the Office of the Attorney General to award grants to State's Attorneys' offices and law enforcement agencies to investigate, indict, and prosecute violations of organized retail crime. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of organized retail crime. Defines the offense and establishes penalties. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment that is a victim of a violation of retail theft, organized retail crime, financial institution fraud or related offenses, or looting shall have certain rights. Provides that an issuer shall not provide a debit or credit cardholder or a person who utilizes an account number or code the value in any manner of any item purchased with intent to defraud the issuer or a person providing an item of value. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act. Provides that a Statewide Grand Jury may investigate, indict, and prosecute violations of organized retail crime. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately, except that the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act takes effect January 1, 2023.

Signed into law May 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 3149
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
HIGHER ED-CHILD CARE RESOURCES

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to annually include information about the Child Care Assistance Program and the federal dependent care allowance in the language that schools are required to provide to students eligible for Monetary Award Program grants. Specifies the information that must be included. Provides that an institution of higher learning that participates in the Monetary Award Program shall provide, at a minimum, the information to all students who are enrolled, or who are accepted for enrollment and are intending to enroll, and who have been identified by the Commission as Monetary Award Program-eligible at the institution. Provides that an institution of higher learning shall also provide the information to any student identified by the institution of higher learning as a student with dependents. Provides that an institution of higher learning may designate a public benefits liaison or single point person to assist students in taking the necessary steps to obtain public benefits if eligible. Requires the Commission to adopt rules to implement the provisions on or before October 1, 2022. Effective immediately.

Signed into law May 13, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 3990
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SCH CD-SCH COUNSELING SERVICES

Amends the School Code. Provides that school counseling services may include the promotion of career and technical education by assisting each student to determine an appropriate postsecondary plan based upon the student's skills, strengths, and goals and assisting the student to implement the best practices that improve career or workforce readiness after high school. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the school counseling services of developing individual career plans with students and assisting all students with a college or postsecondary education plan includes planning for postsecondary education, as appropriate, and engaging in related and relevant career and technical education coursework in high school.

Signed into law May 13, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 4053
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PENCD-CHI FIRE & POLICE-WIDOWS

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2023, the minimum widow's annuity shall be no less than 150% (rather than 125%) of the Federal Poverty Level for all persons receiving widow's annuities on or after that date, without regard to whether the deceased policeman or fireman is in service on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Makes a conforming change. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately.

Signed into law May 13, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2985
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
DCEO-REG SERVICES COORDINATOR

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that each regional office of the Department may hire an individual to serve as Citizen Services Coordinator. Provides that each Citizen Services Coordinator shall assist citizens in the region in seeking out and obtaining State services and shall monitor citizen inquiries to determine which services are most in demand in the region. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 605/605-1055 new Adds reference to: New Act 305 ILCS 5/12-4.11-5 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Murdered Children Funeral and Burial Assistance Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Mychal Moultry, Jr. Funeral and Burial Assistance Act. Provides that, with respect to the provision of burial rights and funeral and burial services and merchandise within the applicable scope of practice, a funeral establishment or cemetery authority is entitled to disbursement under the Act if within one year of the occurrence of the crime upon which a disbursement request is made, the funeral establishment or cemetery authority submits the request to the Department. Provides that the total amount of disbursement for funeral and burial expenses for a child victim shall be no more than $10,000, to be apportioned between the funeral establishment and cemetery authority by those eligible survivors authorized to direct the disposition of remains pursuant to the Disposition of Remains Act. Provides that the Department shall develop a brochure informing the public of the existence of funeral and burial assistance for the families of murdered children under the Act and make the brochure available on its website. Provides that any law enforcement agency that investigates an offense committed in this State shall inform the parent or guardian of the child victim concerning the availability of assistance for funeral and burial expenses under the Act and advise such persons that any information concerning the Act may be obtained from the Department. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall by rule administer the Murdered Children Funeral and Burial Assistance Program. Provides that the Department of Human Services, beginning July 1, 2023 and subject to appropriation, shall make eligibility determinations and make disbursements for eligible cases to a funeral establishment or cemetery authority as provided under the Murdered Children Funeral and Burial Assistance Act. Effective immediately.

Signed into law May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1568
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Youth Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 60/1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 20 ILCS 2505/2505-306 new 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-130 new 40 ILCS 5/1-160 40 ILCS 5/7-142.2 new 40 ILCS 5/14-147.7 new 40 ILCS 5/14-152.1 40 ILCS 5/24-105.3 new 50 ILCS 705/3.2 new 50 ILCS 708/24 new 55 ILCS 5/3-6042 new 230 ILCS 10/5.4 new 730 ILCS 5/3-2-10.5 new 730 ILCS 110/15.2 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Employee, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), and Deferred Compensation Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Creates a deferred retirement option plan (DROP) for certain sheriff's law enforcement employees and State policemen who are eligible to retire and meet other criteria. Provides that a participant in the DROP may elect to participate for up to 5 years. Provides that on the effective date of the member's election, the System or Fund shall credit the member's account on a monthly basis, for as long as the member participates in the DROP, an amount equal to the monthly amount of retirement annuity the member would otherwise be eligible to receive had the member retired on the date of the election. Sets forth other provisions concerning interest on the account; termination of the DROP; and contributions. Provides that a State policeman, investigator for the Secretary of State, conservation police officer, investigator for the Department of Revenue or the Illinois Gaming Board, investigator for the Office of the Attorney General, Illinois Commerce Commission police officer, or arson investigator under the Tier 2 provisions is entitled to an annuity calculated under the alternative retirement formula, in lieu of the regular or minimum retirement annuity, only if the person has withdrawn from service with not less than 20 years of eligible creditable service and has attained age 55 (instead of age 60), regardless of whether the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) occurs while the person is still in service. In the Deferred Compensation Article, provides that an employee under the State Employee Article who participates in the deferred retirement option plan shall have at least 7.6% of his or her pretax gross compensation for each compensation period deferred into his or her deferred compensation account. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to authorize the Board of Trustees of the State Employees' Retirement System to adopt emergency rules. Amends the Law Enforcement Intern Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Illinois Community College Board shall create a report with recommendations to the General Assembly for establishing minimum requirements for credits that may transfer from community colleges to satisfy the requirements of law enforcement and correctional intern courses under the Act. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Counties Code, the Illinois Gambling Act, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Provides that programs shall be established for specified officers, investigators, agents, and employees who are retiring in good standing to purchase either one or both of the following: (1) any badge previously issued to the individual; or (2) if the individual has a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the service firearm issued or previously issued to the individual. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates the Illinois Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Board to review proposals and award grants for recruitment and retention efforts proposed by employers of law enforcement personnel in Illinois or nonprofit entities that have established experience in recruitment and retention efforts in Illinois. Effective immediately, except that the provisions amending the Illinois Police Training Act are effective July 1, 2023, and provisions amending the Law Enforcement Intern Training Act are effective January 1, 2023. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 60/1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 20 ILCS 2505/2505-306 new 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-130 new 40 ILCS 5/1-160 40 ILCS 5/7-142.2 new 40 ILCS 5/14-147.7 new 40 ILCS 5/14-152.1 40 ILCS 5/24-105.3 new 50 ILCS 705/3.2 new 50 ILCS 708/24 new 55 ILCS 5/3-6042 new 230 ILCS 10/5.4 new 730 ILCS 5/3-2-10.5 new 730 ILCS 110/15.2 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Employee, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), and Deferred Compensation Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Creates a deferred retirement option plan (DROP) for certain sheriff's law enforcement employees and State policemen who are eligible to retire and meet other criteria. Provides that a participant in the DROP may elect to participate for up to 5 years. Provides that on the effective date of the member's election, the System or Fund shall credit the member's account on a monthly basis, for as long as the member participates in the DROP, an amount equal to the monthly amount of retirement annuity the member would otherwise be eligible to receive had the member retired on the date of the election. Sets forth other provisions concerning interest on the account; termination of the DROP; and contributions. Provides that a State policeman, investigator for the Secretary of State, conservation police officer, investigator for the Department of Revenue or the Illinois Gaming Board, investigator for the Office of the Attorney General, Illinois Commerce Commission police officer, or arson investigator under the Tier 2 provisions is entitled to an annuity calculated under the alternative retirement formula, in lieu of the regular or minimum retirement annuity, only if the person has withdrawn from service with not less than 20 years of eligible creditable service and has attained age 55 (instead of age 60), regardless of whether the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) occurs while the person is still in service. In the Deferred Compensation Article, provides that an employee under the State Employee Article who participates in the deferred retirement option plan shall have at least 7.6% of his or her pretax gross compensation for each compensation period deferred into his or her deferred compensation account. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to authorize the Board of Trustees of the State Employees' Retirement System to adopt emergency rules. Amends the Law Enforcement Intern Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall collaborate with the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education to create a report with recommendations to the General Assembly for establishing minimum requirements for credits that may transfer from public institutions of higher education to satisfy the requirements of law enforcement and correctional intern courses under the Act. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Counties Code, the Illinois Gambling Act, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Provides that programs shall be established for specified officers, investigators, agents, and employees who are retiring in good standing to purchase either one or both of the following: (1) any badge previously issued to the individual; or (2) if the individual has a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the service firearm issued or previously issued to the individual. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates the Illinois Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Board to review proposals and award grants for recruitment and retention efforts proposed by employers of law enforcement personnel in Illinois or nonprofit entities that have established experience in recruitment and retention efforts in Illinois. Effective immediately, except that the provisions amending the Illinois Police Training Act are effective July 1, 2023, and provisions amending the Law Enforcement Intern Training Act are effective January 1, 2023. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-130 new 40 ILCS 5/7-142.2 new 40 ILCS 5/14-147.7 new 40 ILCS 5/14-152.1 40 ILCS 5/24-105.3 new 50 ILCS 705/3.2 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with only the following portions of the engrossed bill: (i) provisions amending the Law Enforcement Intern Training Act requiring the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to collaborate with the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education to create a report with recommendations to the General Assembly for establishing minimum requirements for credits that may transfer from public institutions of higher education to satisfy the requirements of law enforcement and correctional intern courses; (ii) provisions amending the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Pension Code providing that a State policeman, investigator for the Secretary of State, conservation police officer, investigator for the Department of Revenue or the Illinois Gaming Board, investigator for the Office of the Attorney General, Illinois Commerce Commission police officer, or arson investigator under the Tier 2 provisions is entitled to an annuity calculated under the alternative retirement formula, in lieu of the regular or minimum retirement annuity, only if the person has withdrawn from service with not less than 20 years of eligible creditable service and has attained age 55 (instead of age 60), regardless of whether the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) occurs while the person is still in service; and (iii) provisions amending the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Counties Code, the Illinois Gambling Act, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the Probation and Probation Officers Act requiring programs to be established for specified officers, investigators, agents, and employees who are retiring in good standing to purchase specified badges or service firearms. Effective immediately, except that Section 15 takes effect January 1, 2023.

Signed into law May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1234
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
EPA-INSPECTION STATION-CHICAGO

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 605 ILCS 5/1-101 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/13C-80 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that, by October 1, 2022, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency shall submit a report to the General Assembly containing its plan to replace the dismantled official inspection stations located in the City of Chicago. Provides that the plan shall consist of either a pilot program or a permanent replacement program, and shall provide information on the proposed locations of the new stations within the City of Chicago, information on programs implemented in other states, and a target date for full operation of all stations. Provides that the Agency shall issue a request for proposals related to its plan by January 1, 2023. Provides that the described plan shall also contain a timeline of actions, shall include procurement of services, technology, equipment, and other elements necessary to replace the former vehicle testing lanes, and shall state whether the replacement stations in the City of Chicago will utilize permanent self-service kiosks or other services. Provides that the plan shall also include the Agency's strategy of how best to inform people of the location and hours of operation of the new official inspection stations and conduct an informational campaign. Provides that any contracts awarded as a result of the plan shall adhere to State procurement requirements, and that the State shall consider contracting with minority-owned businesses. Effective immediately.

Signed into law May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2770
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
PROCUREMENT-VETERAN SET-ASIDE

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that each chief procurement officer has authority to designate as veteran small business set-asides a fair proportion of construction, supply, and service contracts for awards to qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or veteran-owned small businesses. Provides further requirements concerning veteran small business set-aside designations. Requires each chief procurement officer to report to the General Assembly (currently, Department of Central Management Services) on specified information concerning qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses, and requires that the number of bids or offers will be delineated between contracts that were designated as set-aside and those that were not designated as set-aside. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 500/45-57 Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 500/1-5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State policy. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 500/1-5 Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 500/1-10 30 ILCS 500/1-12 30 ILCS 500/1-13 30 ILCS 500/1-15.12 30 ILCS 500/1-15.107 30 ILCS 500/1-15.108 30 ILCS 500/20-20 30 ILCS 500/20-60 30 ILCS 500/20-75 30 ILCS 500/20-120 30 ILCS 500/30-60 new 30 ILCS 500/35-40 30 ILCS 500/40-25 30 ILCS 500/45-105 new 30 ILCS 500/50-11 30 ILCS 500/50-35 30 ILCS 500/50-90 new 30 ILCS 500/55-25 new 30 ILCS 517/3 new 30 ILCS 517/5 30 ILCS 517/10 30 ILCS 517/25 30 ILCS 517/35 new 30 ILCS 575/5 from Ch. 127, par. 132.605 775 ILCS 5/2-105 from Ch. 68, par. 2-105 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Requires the Capital Development Board and the Department of Transportation to prepare quarterly reports on the status of change order requests. Provides that a lease of real property owned by a public institution of higher education (rather than the University of Illinois) may exceed 10 years under specified circumstances. Requires construction agencies procuring construction and construction-related professional services to make reasonable efforts to contract with Illinois businesses and, in procuring construction and construction-related professional services for projects with a total construction cost of more than $100,000, to provide a bid preference to a responsible bidder that is an Illinois business. Requires disclosure of financial interests for all bids and offers from responsive bidders, offerors, vendors, or contractors with an annual value in excess of the specified small purchase threshold under the Code. Exempts certain communications from procurement communication reporting requirements. Creates the State Procurement Task Force. Provides that the task force shall survey State procurement process and make recommendations to: (i) ensure that the process is equitable and efficient; (ii) provide departments with the flexibility needed to be successful; (iii) change the current structure of the procurement process; (iv) update the process to reflect modern procurement methods; (v) increase women-owned and minority-owned business participation; (vi) increase participation by State vendors; and (vii) reduce costs and increase efficiency of State procurements. Provides guidelines for appointing members to the task force. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall provide support to the task force. Provides that the task force shall submit specified reports to the Governor and General Assembly. Provides that the task force is repealed on January 1, 2025. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that the Business Enterprise Council shall have the authority and responsibility to adopt a procedure to grant automatic certification to businesses holding a certification from specified entities and to develop and maintain a repository for specified non-certified vendors. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that the Department of Human Rights, by rule, shall establish a reasonable opportunity to cure any noncompliance by a bidder prior to the awarding of a contract. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2023, except that certain provisions take effect immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 500/1-15.12 Deletes a provision concerning the definition of "change order" from the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2.

Signed into law May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor
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