Rep. Bob Rita

Amends the Illinois Credit Union Act. Provides that if the Act requires information to be written or delivered in writing, an electronic record or delivery satisfies the rule of law. Provides that if the Act requires a policy, record, notice, or other document or information to be mailed or otherwise furnished or disclosed by a credit union, electronic distribution or delivery satisfies the rule of law. Provides that a policy adopted by the board may delegate expulsion authority to senior management officials of the credit union. Provides that a member expelled by a senior management official may seek reinstatement by appealing the action within 30 days of expulsion to the board of directors, and that the board may affirm, disaffirm, or modify the action, and the board's decision is final. Provides that a credit union may invest in securities, obligations, or other instruments of or issued by entities properly registered with or licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Increases a credit union's aggregate loan amount and the total amount of funds not used in loans to members that may be invested in shares and stocks of Credit Union Service Organizations to 10% (instead of 3%) of the paid-in and unimpaired capital and surplus of the credit union. Modifies a credit union's investment limit in shares or stocks of Credit Union Service Organizations to not exceed 10% (instead of 3%) of the paid-in and unimpaired capital and surplus of the credit union or the amount authorized for federal credit unions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 205 ILCS 305/44 Adds reference to: 205 ILCS 305/44.1 new Replaces provisions regarding the reporting and turnover provisions of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act relating to credit unions with a provision allowing a credit union to deduct a dormancy charge or escheat fee from property delivered to the administrator under the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Requires that credit unions annually disclose director remuneration to the membership. Provides that the disclosure shall contain: (i) the amount paid to each director and (ii) the amount paid to the directors as a group. Deletes language authorizing credit unions to invest in securities of entities licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, including entities licensed under the Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987, the Consumer Installment Loan Act, and the Sales Finance Agency Act. Corrects a typographical error. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 205 ILCS 305/51 from Ch. 17, par. 4452 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall, by rule, establish maximum rates of reasonable compensation for directors and committee members that are generally applicable to credit unions considering factors the Department may establish from time to time, including, but not limited to, total assets, nonprofit cooperative structure, and the best interests of members. Deletes language providing that with approval of the board of directors, a credit union may make loans to credit union organizations if the aggregate amount of all such loans outstanding does not exceed the greater of 10% (instead of 3%) of the paid-in and unimpaired capital and surplus of the credit union or the amount authorized for federal credit unions. Deletes language providing that funds not used in loans to members may be invested in shares or stocks of credit union service organizations in the total amount not exceeding the greater of 10% (instead of 3%) of the unimpaired capital and surplus of the credit union or the amount authorized for federal credit unions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Creates a bill of rights for children of incarcerated parents. Provides that the Department of Corrections, the county sheriff, or county correctional department shall develop and implement policies and practices that adhere to the bill of rights for decisions that impact incarcerated individuals with children. Effective immediately. Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections) There is no fiscal or population impact on the department. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 725 ILCS 5/106F-5 Adds reference to: 725 ILCS 5/106F-15 new 725 ILCS 5/106F-20 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Creates the Task Force on Children of Incarcerated Parents. Provides for membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Office of the Lieutenant Governor shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force and shall be responsible for administering its operations, appointing a chairperson, and ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met. Provides that the Task Force shall have all appointments made within 30 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the first meeting shall be held no later than August 1, 2019. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor by December 31, 2019. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, no department shall deny an occupational or professional license based solely on the applicant's citizenship status or immigration status. Amends the Illinois Explosives Act to allow a person admitted for permanent residence to qualify for licensure. Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law, the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's License Act, the Illinois Horse Meat Act, the Liquor Control Act of 1934, and the Safety Deposit License Act to remove references to United States citizenship as a prerequisite for licensure. Amends the Coal Mining Act to remove references to United States citizenship as a prerequisite and references to the ability to speak and understand the American Language. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In the Illinois Explosives Act, allows a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence (rather than a person admitted for permanent residence) to qualify for licensure. In the Coal Mining Act, restores references to United States citizenship and adds references to persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Adds an immediate effective date.

Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that every woman has certain rights with regard to pregnancy and childbirth, including the right to receive care that is consistent with current scientific evidence about benefits and risks, the right to choose her birth setting, the right to be provided with certain information, and the right to be treated with respect at all times before, during, and after pregnancy by her health care professionals and to have a health care professional that is culturally competent and treats her appropriately regardless of her ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious background. Requires the Department of Public Health, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Department of Children and Family Services, and Department of Human Services to post information about these rights on their publicly available websites. Requires every health care provider, day care center, Head Start, and community center to post information about these rights in a prominent place and on their websites, if applicable. Requires the Department of Public Health to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Public Health) HB 2 would not pose any fiscal cost aside from standard staff time with the rulemaking. The cost would be negligible. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Removes language regarding a woman's rights to receive maternity care regarding social and behavioral factors, to receive continuous social, emotional, and physical support during labor and birth, and to receive full advance information about specified risks and benefits. Provides that a woman has the right to a certified nurse midwife as her maternity care professional and to examine and receive an explanation of her total bill for services rendered. Specifies that nothing in the provisions or any rules adopted under them shall be construed to require a physician, health care professional, hospital, hospital affiliate, or health care provider to provide care inconsistent with generally accepted medical standards or available capabilities or resources. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2020 (rather than immediately).

Amends the Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall create and operate a statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system. Provides that on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, each sexual assault evidence kit created shall have a tracking mechanism attached to the kit for input into the statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system. Provides that every sexual assault evidence kit shall have the tracking mechanism attached to the kit for input into the statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system on or before January 1, 2020. Provides that the statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system shall: (1) track the location and status of sexual assault evidence kits throughout the criminal justice process, including the initial collection in examinations performed at medical facilities, receipt at local law enforcement agencies, and receipt and analysis at forensic laboratories; (2) allow medical facilities performing sexual assault forensic examinations, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, State and local crime laboratories, and other entities who have physical custody of sexual assault evidence kits to update and track the status and location of sexual assault evidence kits; (3) allow victims of sexual assault to anonymously track and receive updates regarding the status of their sexual assault evidence kits; and (4) use technology to allow continuous access for appropriate personnel. Effective July 1, 2019.

Amends the State Vehicle Identification Act, the Counties Code, the Toll Highway Act, the Illinois Vehicle Code, and the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. Provides that the Secretary of State may authorize the issuance of a digital registration plate to a vehicle in lieu of a set of static, metal registration plates, if the vehicle owner separately purchases the digital registration plate for a particular vehicle. Provides that the Secretary shall work with the vehicle owner and the distributor of the digital registration plates to coordinate the appropriate plate image and registration expiration to appear on the digital registration plate. Provides that one metal plate shall still be issued to the vehicle owner for the front end of the vehicle. Contains provisions governing: the renewal of digital registration plates; suspension and revocation of digital registration plates; and special license plates. Adds "digital registration plates" and "digital registration stickers" to references to "registration plates" and "registration stickers". Includes a statement of legislative intent. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Secretary of State shall consult with law enforcement agencies when considering whether to approve the design of a digital license plate. Provides that the display device must allow for the automated image capture of letters and numbers during daytime and nighttime, including when the vehicle is parked or turned off. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the Secretary of State may adopt rules regarding the images that may appear on digital registration plates. Provides that no image shall appear on a digital registration plate without prior approval of the Secretary.

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act concerning the Prescription Monitoring Program. Excludes licensed veterinarians from the reporting requirements under the Program. Provides that a licensed veterinarian shall report information required under the Prescription Monitoring Program if the person who is presenting an animal for treatment is suspected of fraudulently obtaining any controlled substance or prescription for a controlled substance to the Department of Human Services. Provides that a licensed veterinarian may not be subject to any licensure or disciplinary action by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the failure to report such a person. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 720 ILCS 570/320 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act concerning the Prescription Monitoring Program. Provides that beginning on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a licensed veterinarian shall be exempt from registration and prohibited from accessing patient information in the Prescription Monitoring Program. Provides that licensed veterinarians that are existing registrants shall be removed from the Prescription Monitoring Program. Exempts licensed veterinarians from the reporting requirements of the Program. Provides that if a person who is presenting an animal for treatment is suspected of fraudulently obtaining any controlled substance or prescription for a controlled substance, the licensed veterinarian shall report that information to the local law enforcement agency. Removes veterinarian members from the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee and the Peer Review Committee. Effective immediately.

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that the City of Rockford may not impose any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 per year.

Amends the School Code. Provides that every public elementary school shall include in its 6th, 7th, or 8th grade curriculum, beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, at least one semester of civics education; specifies course content requirements and requires the education to be in accordance with Illinois Learning Standards for social science. Allows school districts to consult with civics education stakeholders, as deemed appropriate by the State Board of Education. Allows school districts to utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education. Effective July 1, 2019. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year (rather than the 2019-2020 school year), every public elementary school shall include in its 6th, 7th, or 8th grade curriculum at least one semester of civics education. Changes the effective date of the Act to July 1, 2020 (rather than July 1, 2019).

Creates the Limited Cooperative Association Act. Authorizes the organization of a limited cooperative association, as an entity distinct from its members, for any lawful purpose, whether or not for profit. Provides that a limited cooperative association may be a collective worker cooperative in which there is only one class of members consisting of worker-members who manage all of the affairs of the limited cooperative association or a worker cooperative or employment cooperative that includes a class of worker-members who are natural persons whose patronage consists of labor contributed to or other work performed for the limited cooperative association. Contains provisions regarding: findings; formation; articles of organization; organization; bylaws; members; community investors; voting; a board of directors; an assembly; dissolution; conversion; and applicability of securities laws. Amends the Co-operative Act and the Illinois Securities Law of 1953 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the short title of the new Act to the Limited Worker Cooperative Association Act. Authorizes the establishment of limited worker cooperative associations rather than limited cooperative associations. Eliminates patron members as a form of membership. Provides for multi-stakeholder cooperatives. Changes the effective date to January 1, 2020.