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D Illinois House · District 31 · Former member

Rep. Mary Flowers

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Total votes
22,479
all sessions
Attendance
92%
1,729 missed
Lower than 99% of chamber peers
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
1,688
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
0
assignments
1,688 bills and resolutions

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Total
1,688
Primary
231
Co-sponsor
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Co-sponsor SB 685
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PROP TAX-COVID-19-VARIOUS

Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 16/1 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 200/18-185 35 ILCS 200/18-190.3 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2020, a referendum to increase the district's aggregate extension for up to 4 consecutive levy years may be submitted to the voters. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 200/18-185 35 ILCS 200/18-190.3 new Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 16/1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 16/1 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 200/15-168 35 ILCS 200/15-169 35 ILCS 200/15-172 35 ILCS 200/21-27 35 ILCS 200/21-145 35 ILCS 200/21-150 35 ILCS 200/21-253 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Code. In a county with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides for the permissive waiver of interest and penalties. Provides that, in counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the annual tax sale that would ordinarily be held in calendar year 2020 shall be held no earlier than (i) 120 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act or (2) until the first day of the first month during which there is no longer a statewide COVID-19 public health emergency, as evidenced by an effective disaster declaration of the Governor covering all counties in the State. In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities, the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities, and the senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that those exemptions may be granted without application for the 2020 taxable year if the property qualified for the exemption in the 2019 taxable year, subject to certain limitations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides that under no circumstance may a tax year be offered at a scavenger sale prior to the annual tax sale for that tax year. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2099
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
CURE BORROWING ACT

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to contracts entered into prior to July 1, 2022 by a State agency, or by multiple State agencies, for the single integrated tax processing system currently in use by the Department of Revenue on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to contracts entered into by multiple State agencies for the single integrated tax processing system currently in use by the Department of Revenue on the effective date of the amendatory Act. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 200/18-165 35 ILCS 200/21-90 35 ILCS 200/22-35 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 200/1-55 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%". House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 500/1-10 30 ILCS 525/5.1 new Adds reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.934 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-123 new 30 ILCS 340/1 from Ch. 120, par. 406 30 ILCS 340/1.1 30 ILCS 340/2 from Ch. 120, par. 407 30 ILCS 340/3 from Ch. 120, par. 408 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (CURE) Borrowing Act. Provides that the Governor, with the approval of the Comptroller and Treasurer, is authorized to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve Bank or its agent in accordance with the Municipal Liquidity Facility program established under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stabilization Act (CARES) Act and the Federal Reserve Act, or in accordance with federal coronavirus relief legislation. Sets forth the purposes for which such funds can be used. Provides for the terms for borrowing, provides that the total amount borrowed may not exceed $5,000,000,000 outstanding at any time, and provides for the repayment of funds borrowed. Provides a continuing appropriation for the repayment of funds borrowed. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Borrowing Fund and makes conforming changes. Amends the Short Term Borrowing Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 500/1-10 30 ILCS 525/5.1 new Adds reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.934 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-123 new 30 ILCS 340/1 from Ch. 120, par. 406 30 ILCS 340/1.1 30 ILCS 340/2 from Ch. 120, par. 407 30 ILCS 340/3 from Ch. 120, par. 408 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (CURE) Borrowing Act. Provides that the Governor, with the approval of the Comptroller and Treasurer, is authorized to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve Bank or its agent in accordance with the Municipal Liquidity Facility program established under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stabilization Act (CARES) Act and the Federal Reserve Act, or in accordance with federal coronavirus financing legislation. Sets forth the purposes for which such funds can be used. Provides for the terms for borrowing, provides that the total amount borrowed may not exceed $5,000,000,000 outstanding at any time, and provides for the repayment of funds borrowed. Provides a continuing appropriation for the repayment of funds borrowed. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Borrowing Fund and makes conforming changes. Amends the Short Term Borrowing Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Signed into law May 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HR 856
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
COMMEND-NURSING PROFESSION

Commends nurses for continuing the legacy of Florence Nightingale in their continued care and resolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further recognizes the vital role of nurses in promoting and providing health care to the residents of Illinois.

Passed May 24, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2717
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
$DHS-COMM MENTAL HEALTH

Makes various appropriations to the Department of Human Services from the General Revenue Fund for rate increases for certified community mental health centers and community day services providers and grants to licensed providers of community-based addiction treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, reducing uncompensated hours in community-integrated living arrangements, increasing base nursing reimbursements to nurses in 5 to 8 bed community-integrated living arrangements, and increasing administration cost reimbursements in community-integrated living arrangements. Effective July 1, 2019.

In committee May 22, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HR 853
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
URGES-MARSHALL PLAN CHICAGO

Urges the State of Illinois to adopt a financial or other personal advantage plan, to study the origins of economic inequality and to aid in the economic recovery in parts of Chicago and across the nation.

In committee May 22, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 282
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
OIL & GAS-WELL

Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Defines terms. Specifies information to be included in an application for a well permit. Provides that horizontal wells or wells drilled using directional drilling are prohibited from classification as confidential. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall post a weekly notice on its website indicating all permits issued during the preceding week. Specifies information to be included in a well drilling and completion report for horizontal wells or wells drilled using directional drilling. Provides that, subject to specified provisions, the Illinois State Geological Survey and the Department shall make public well drilling and completion reports for horizontal wells or wells drilled using directional drilling by posting the information on their websites. Sets forth requirements relating to the furnishing of chemical disclosure information to the Survey or Department under a claim of trade secret. Sets forth appeal procedures for the denial of a trade secret request. Provides that information furnished under a claim of trade secret is protected from disclosure if the Survey or Department determines that it has not been published or disseminated or become public knowledge and the information has competitive value. Requires the Survey or Department to adopt rules concerning information furnished under a claim of trade secret to a health professional who states a need for the information and articulates why the information is needed. Provides that the Survey or Department shall disclose information furnished under a claim of trade secret to specified personnel when there is a release of a chemical or additive used for drilling or completing a well and it is necessary to protect public health or the environment. Makes other changes.

In committee May 22, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2776
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
AGING-HOMEMAKER SERVICES-WAGES

Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that the rates and minimum mandated wage increases for homemaker services shall be, at a minimum, as of January 1, 2019, a rate of $19.96 per hour, for a minimum wage of $12 per hour, and as of July 1, 2019, a rate of $21.64 per hour for a minimum wage of $13 per hour. Provides that rates in future State fiscal years shall be no lower than the rates in effect on July 1, 2019. Provides that in-home service provider agencies shall be required to certify to the Department on Aging that they are in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers. Provides that fringe benefits, including, but not limited to, any paid time off, payment for training, health insurance, travel, or transportation payment, shall not be reduced in relation to these rate increases. Effective immediately.

In committee May 21, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2085
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INC TX-WATER'S EDGE

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a water's edge apportionment election for certain members of a unitary business group. Provides that, with respect to foreign corporations that make a water's edge election, the deduction for dividends is limited to 75%.

In committee May 21, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1115
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Juvenile Justice assuming the duties of the Juvenile Division of the Department of Corrections. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 730 ILCS 5/3-2.5-15 Adds reference to: 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-3 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-8A-3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that electronic monitoring may not be used for persons on mandatory supervised release or parole, except for certain sex offenders or under the domestic violence surveillance program. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that applications for electronic monitoring or home detention may include parole or mandatory supervised release, but only for individuals who: (1) are subject to mandatory electronic monitoring; (2) were convicted for an offense before January 1, 2007 that would have otherwise qualified the accused as a sexual predator under the Sex Offender Registration Act, but only if expressly ordered by the Prisoner Review Board; (3) were convicted for an offense, committed before August 11, 2009, of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, criminal sexual abuse, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, or ritualized abuse of a child when the victim was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense and the defendant used force or the threat of force in the commission of the offense, but only if expressly ordered by the Prisoner Review Board; or (4) are ordered to be placed on electronic monitoring as part of a graduated sanctions program when all other less restrictive alternative sanctions have been exhausted. Makes other changes.

Passed Apr 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor
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