Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

Amends the Electric Vehicle Act and the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Deletes language providing that "electric vehicle" does not include electric motorcycles. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 415 ILCS 120/27 In provisions amending the Electric Vehicle Act and the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act, provides that "electric vehicle" does not include electric mopeds or electric off-highway vehicles. Further amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that only electric vehicles that are not an electric motorcycle qualify for specified rebates. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2022, each person shall be eligible to apply for a $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle. Provides that purchasers applying for a rebate must continue to reside in Illinois (rather than a covered area) for a minimum of 12 consecutive months immediately after the vehicle purchase date. Provides that rebates administered under the provisions shall be available for both new and used electric vehicles (rather than for new and used passenger electric vehicles). House Floor Amendment No. 2 In the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act, provides that beginning July 1, 2028, each person shall be eligible to apply for a $1,500 (rather than $1,000) rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle.

Creates the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act. Establishes the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. Provides for members, compensation, and support staff. Provides that the Task Force shall investigate the implementation of universal representation for covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings in the investigation and its recommendations for how to fully provide legal representation for covered individuals facing immigration proceedings no later than July 1, 2023. Repeals the Act July 1, 2024. Effective immediately.

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.

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.

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.

Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Provides that members of the public and an applicant for a permit shall have 5 days from the posting of the State Board Staff Report (currently, 10 days before the meeting of the State Board) to submit any written response specific to the Board staff's written review or findings concerning an application for a permit. Provides that the written response shall not be used to introduce information that was not provided in the original application. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/6 Adds reference to: New Act 20 ILCS 3930/7.10 new 725 ILCS 173/1 725 ILCS 173/5 725 ILCS 173/10 725 ILCS 173/15 725 ILCS 173/20 725 ILCS 173/25 30 ILCS 105/5.833 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Crime Reduction Task Force Act. Creates the Crime Reduction Task Force. Establishes membership. Provides that the Task Force shall develop and propose policies and procedures to reduce crime in the State of Illinois. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least 4 times with the first meeting occurring within 60 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research and best practices and take expert and witness testimony. Provides that the Task Force shall produce and submit a report detailing the Task Force's findings, recommendations, and needed resources to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before March 1, 2023. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force and be responsible for administering its operations and ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met. Repeals the Act on March 1, 2024. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall establish a grant program for organizations and units of local government for the purposes of providing a tip hotline or other system for crime victims and witnesses that: (1) allows the callers or participants to remain anonymous; and (2) provides cash rewards for tips that lead to arrest. Amends the Gang Crime Witness Protection Act of 2013. Changes the name of the Act to the Violent Crime Witness Protection Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2023, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall establish a program to assist victims and witnesses who are actively aiding in the prosecution of perpetrators of violent crime (rather than gang crime), and appropriate related persons or victims and witnesses determined by the Authority to be at risk of a discernible threat of violent crime. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/6 Adds reference to: New Act 20 ILCS 2605/2605-51 20 ILCS 3930/7.10 new 65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 1.5 heading new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-5 new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-10 new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-15 new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-20 new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-25 new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-30 new 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-99 new 725 ILCS 173/1 725 ILCS 173/5 725 ILCS 173/10 725 ILCS 173/15 725 ILCS 173/20 725 ILCS 173/25 30 ILCS 105/5.833 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Crime Reduction Task Force. Establishes membership. Provides that the Task Force shall develop and propose policies and procedures to reduce crime in the State of Illinois. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least 4 times with the first meeting occurring within 60 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research and best practices and take expert and witness testimony. Provides that the Task Force shall produce and submit a report detailing the Task Force's findings, recommendations, and needed resources to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before March 1, 2023. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force and be responsible for administering its operations and ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met. Repeals the Act on March 1, 2024. Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Division of the Academy and Training of the Illinois State Police shall require all homicide investigator training to include instruction on victim-centered, trauma-informed investigation. Provides that the Division shall cooperate with the Division of Criminal Investigation to develop a model curriculum on victim-centered, trauma-informed investigation. Provides that the training and curriculum must be implemented by July 1, 2023. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall establish a grant program for organizations and units of local government for the purposes of providing a tip hotline or other system for crime victims and witnesses that: (1) allows the callers or participants to remain anonymous; and (2) provides cash rewards for tips that lead to arrest. Creates the Co-Responder Pilot Program Division in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the East St. Louis Police Department, Peoria Police Department, Springfield Police Department, and Waukegan Police Department shall establish, subject to appropriation, a co-responder unit no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the hiring of personnel as provided in the Division. Provides that, in addition to other responsibilities, the unit's social workers are responsible for conducting follow-up visits for victims who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services. Provides that the unit's primary area of focus shall be victim assistance. Includes other provisions. Repeals the Division on January 1, 2029. Amends the Gang Crime Witness Protection Act of 2013. Changes the name of the Act to the Violent Crime Witness Protection Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2023, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall establish a program to assist victims and witnesses who are actively aiding in the prosecution of perpetrators of violent crime (rather than gang crime), and appropriate related persons or victims and witnesses determined by the Authority to be at risk of a discernible threat of violent crime. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Provides that Violent Crime Witness Protection Program Fund moneys may also be requested by local law enforcement agencies and used to establish local violent crime witness protection programs.

Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Authorizes an additional $1,000,000,000 of State Pension Obligation Acceleration Bonds. Makes a conforming change. Amends the State Employees, State Universities, and Downstate Teachers Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Extends the option for a participant to receive an accelerated pension benefit payment in lieu of any pension benefit or for a reduction in the increases to his or her annual retirement annuity and survivor's annuity to June 30, 2026 (instead of June 30, 2024). Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the credit for expenditures incurred in the restoration and preservation of a qualified historic structure located in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone applies for taxable years ending prior to January 1, 2027 (currently January 1, 2022). Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 5/221 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 10/5-5 35 ILCS 10/5-15 35 ILCS 10/5-20 35 ILCS 10/5-77 65 ILCS 115/10-3 35 ILCS 5/213 35 ILCS 16/10 35 ILCS 16/42 35 ILCS 16/46 new 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 35 ILCS 17/10-20 35 ILCS 105/3-5.1 new 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 105/3-41 35 ILCS 105/3-42.5 new 35 ILCS 110/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-10 35 ILCS 115/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-10 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 505/3d new 35 ILCS 5/223 35 ILCS 105/3-8 35 ILCS 110/3-8 35 ILCS 115/3-8 35 ILCS 120/2-9 35 ILCS 5/704A 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 30 ILCS 105/8g-1 35 ILCS 5/208.5 new 35 ILCS 5/212.1 new 35 ILCS 5/901 30 ILCS 105/6z-108 35 ILCS 505/2 from Ch. 120, par. 418 35 ILCS 505/8a from Ch. 120, par. 424a 35 ILCS 505/17 from Ch. 120, par. 433 415 ILCS 125/320 20 ILCS 686/10 20 ILCS 686/20 35 ILCS 5/212 30 ILCS 105/5.971 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-17 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-17 30 ILCS 105/6z-18 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-18 30 ILCS 105/6z-130 new 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 105/3a from Ch. 120, par. 439.3a 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 110/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-10 35 ILCS 110/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.39 35 ILCS 115/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-10 35 ILCS 115/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.109 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 50 ILCS 470/10 50 ILCS 470/31 55 ILCS 5/5-1006 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1006 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.5 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.7 55 ILCS 5/5-1007 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1007 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.3 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.3 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.4 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.4 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.6 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.7 65 ILCS 5/8-11-5 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-5 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-6 70 ILCS 750/25 70 ILCS 1605/30 70 ILCS 3615/4.03 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.03 35 ILCS 105/3-6 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 120/2-8 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 30 ILCS 105/6z-18 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-18 30 ILCS 105/6z-20 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-20 35 ILCS 105/3-5 35 ILCS 110/3-5 35 ILCS 115/3-5 35 ILCS 120/2-5 35 ILCS 105/3-5 35 ILCS 110/3-5 35 ILCS 115/3-5 35 ILCS 120/2-5 30 ILCS 105/8g-1 35 ILCS 5/225 5 ILCS 100/5-45.22 new 35 ILCS 5/232 new 35 ILCS 525/10-5 820 ILCS 405/401 from Ch. 48, par. 401 820 ILCS 405/403 from Ch. 48, par. 403 820 ILCS 405/703 from Ch. 48, par. 453 820 ILCS 405/1505 from Ch. 48, par. 575 820 ILCS 405/1506.6 820 ILCS 405/2100 from Ch. 48, par. 660 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that certain startup taxpayers are eligible to elect to claim the Credit against their obligation to pay over withholding taxes. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act. Makes changes to the definition of "underserved area". Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that, if a film production credit is transferred by the taxpayer, then the transferor taxpayer shall pay to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity a specified percentage of the amount transferred, which shall be deposited into the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund. Provides that the term "Illinois labor expenditures" includes wages paid to nonresidents, subject to certain limitations. Makes changes concerning the earned income tax credit in the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates certain income tax and property tax rebates. Amends the State Finance Act to create various special funds. Provides for transfers from the General Revenue Fund to certain other funds. Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that, for the State fiscal year ending on July 1, 2023, the amount of tax credits awarded under the Act shall not exceed $4,000,000 (currently, $2,000,000); however, credits awarded for that fiscal year in excess of $2,000,000 must be awarded to applicants with Illinois production spending of not less than $2,500,000. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Makes changes concerning biodiesel. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2022 and until July 1, 2023, the rate of tax on certain food products shall be 0% (currently, 1%). Provides that the credit for coal and aggregate exploration, mining, off-highway hauling, processing, maintenance, and reclamation equipment sunsets on July 1, 2028 (currently July 1, 2023). Creates a tax holiday for certain school supplies and clothing. Creates an exemption for breast pumps and breast pump kits. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for any individual or entity that operates an agritourism operation in the State during the taxable year. Makes changes concerning the credit for instructional supplies. Extends the income tax credit for certain hospitals through taxable years ending on or before December 31, 2027 (currently, December 31, 2022). Creates a withholding tax credit for organ donations. Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Tax Law. Suspends the rate adjustment calculated based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index until January 1, 2023 (currently, the adjustment occurs on July 1, 2022). Requires retailers to post certain notices of the suspension of the inflation adjustment in a prominently visible place on each retail dispensing device. Amends the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act. Provides that battery recycling and reuse manufacturers and battery raw materials refining service providers are also eligible for incentives under the Act. Provides that manufacturers of advanced battery components are also considered electric vehicle component parts manufacturers. For an applicant that is required to create full-time employee jobs, provides that the wages are based on wages paid to full-time employees in a similar position within an occupational group in the county where the project is located. Amends the Parking Excise Tax Act. Makes changes concerning booking intermediaries. Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Makes changes concerning an individual's weekly benefit amount. Provides that a claims adjudicator may reconsider a determination, if the issue is whether or not an individual misstated earnings for any week beginning on or after March 15, 2020, at any time within 5 years after the last day of the week for which the determination is made. Provides that the State's account in the unemployment trust fund is authorized to receive appropriations of State funds from other State accounts to repay any advance or advances from the United States Secretary of Labor. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except that provisions concerning the Parking Excise Tax take effect on July 1, 2023. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: New Act 35 ILCS 5/238 new 35 ILCS 5/239 new 35 ILCS 120/5n new 35 ILCS 200/18-184.20 new 35 ILCS 630/2 from Ch. 120, par. 2002 35 ILCS 640/2-4 220 ILCS 5/9-222 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 9-222 Creates the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act. Creates the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Program to be administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Creates various tax incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, microchips, or semiconductor or microchip component parts, subject to an agreement with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Property Tax Code, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Law, and the Public Utilities Act.

Declares June 12, 2022 as "Women's Veterans Day" to commemorate the day women were officially added as regular members of the United States military, to recognize the critical role of women in the military forces, and to commemorate the sacrifices and valor displayed by Illinois women veterans.

Congratulates Rincon Family Services on its 50th anniversary.