Amends the Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title of the Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 205 ILCS 635/1-1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.30 5 ILCS 80/4.40 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989 from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2030. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 340/1 from Ch. 111, par. 6601 225 ILCS 340/3 from Ch. 111, par. 6603 225 ILCS 340/4 from Ch. 111, par. 6604 225 ILCS 340/4.10 new 225 ILCS 340/5 from Ch. 111, par. 6605 225 ILCS 340/5.5 new 225 ILCS 340/6 from Ch. 111, par. 6606 225 ILCS 340/7 from Ch. 111, par. 6607 225 ILCS 340/8 from Ch. 111, par. 6608 225 ILCS 340/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6609 225 ILCS 340/10 from Ch. 111, par. 6610 225 ILCS 340/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6611 225 ILCS 340/12 from Ch. 111, par. 6612 225 ILCS 340/12.5 new 225 ILCS 340/14 from Ch. 111, par. 6614 225 ILCS 340/14.5 225 ILCS 340/15 from Ch. 111, par. 6615 225 ILCS 340/15.5 new 225 ILCS 340/16 from Ch. 111, par. 6616 225 ILCS 340/17 from Ch. 111, par. 6617 225 ILCS 340/17.5 new 225 ILCS 340/19 from Ch. 111, par. 6619 225 ILCS 340/20 from Ch. 111, par. 6620 225 ILCS 340/20.5 225 ILCS 340/21 from Ch. 111, par. 6621 225 ILCS 340/22 from Ch. 111, par. 6622 225 ILCS 340/23 from Ch. 111, par. 6623 225 ILCS 340/24 from Ch. 111, par. 6624 225 ILCS 340/25 from Ch. 111, par. 6625 225 ILCS 340/26 from Ch. 111, par. 6626 225 ILCS 340/27 from Ch. 111, par. 6627 225 ILCS 340/28 from Ch. 111, par. 6628 225 ILCS 340/29 from Ch. 111, par. 6629 225 ILCS 340/30 from Ch. 111, par. 6630 225 ILCS 340/31 from Ch. 111, par. 6631 225 ILCS 340/32 from Ch. 111, par. 6632 225 ILCS 340/32.5 new 225 ILCS 340/35 from Ch. 111, par. 6635 225 ILCS 340/36 from Ch. 111, par. 6636 225 ILCS 340/4.5 rep. 225 ILCS 340/18 rep. 225 ILCS 340/33 rep. 225 ILCS 340/34 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989 from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2030. Amends the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address, which shall serve as the address and email address of record, and shall inform the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of any change of address or email address through specified means. Add provisions concerning technical submissions; display of license; the title "Structural Engineer, Retired"; returned checks and fines; and confidentiality. Makes changes in provisions concerning powers and duties of the Department; the Structural Engineering Board; application for licensure; examination; seals; renewal, reinstatement, or restoration of license; inactive status; endorsement; professional design firm registration; grounds for disciplinary action; unlicensed practice; injunction and cease and desist orders; investigations; record of proceedings; hearings; hearing officers; restoration from disciplinary status; and administrative review. Repeals provisions concerning references to the Department or Director of Professional Regulation; rosters; certification of record; and penalties. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 340/18 rep. Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 340/18 from Ch. 111, par. 6618 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of House Amendment No. 1, and makes the following changes: Deletes language providing that a person shall also be regarded as practicing structural engineering who is engaged as a principal in the design, analysis, or supervision of the construction of structures or of the structural part of edifices designed solely for specified purposes. Provides that nothing imposes on a person licensed under the Act the responsibility for the performance of any acts or practice unless the person specifically contracts to provide it. Provides that nothing precludes an employee from acting under the direct supervision or responsible charge of a licensed structural engineer. Expands the powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Structural Engineering Board. Provides that if technical submissions are prepared utilizing a computer or other electronic means, the seal may be generated by a computer. Provides that the licensee may provide an original signature in the licensee's handwriting, a scanned copy of the technical submission bearing an original signature, or a signature generated by a computer. Deletes language providing that an applicant applying for licensure as a structural engineer who has been licensed as a structural engineer in another United States jurisdiction for 10 consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of qualifications other than a certified verification of licensure from the jurisdiction in which the applicant practiced. Deletes language providing that the Department may take disciplinary action for directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from any person or entity any fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for any professional service not actually or personally rendered. Provides that the Department may take disciplinary action for making a statement that technical submissions prepared by the structural engineer or prepared under the structural engineer's responsible control for construction or alteration of an occupancy required to be in compliance with the Environmental Barriers Act are in compliance with the Environmental Barriers Act when such technical submissions are not in compliance (rather than that a plan for construction or alteration of a public facility or for construction of a multi-story housing unit is in compliance with the Environmental Barriers Act when such plan is not in compliance). Makes changes to provisions concerning discipline of a licensee or registrant for failing to file a return or to pay any tax, penalty, or interest as required by any tax Act. Provides that use of the title "structural engineer" or any of its derivations is limited to those persons or entities licensed or registered under the Act. Restores language providing that if the Secretary of the Department disagrees with the report of the Board or hearing officer, he or she may issue an order in contravention thereof, and that the Secretary may (rather than shall) notify the Board of any such deviation. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Specifies that all meetings of the Structural Engineering Board shall be conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Removes language allowing the Structural Engineering Board to recommend employment or utilization of and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to employ or utilize legal services of outside counsel and investigative services of outside personnel. Provides that if any person practices as a licensed structural engineer or holds himself out as a structural engineer without being licensed under the provisions of the Act, then any licensed structural engineer, any interested party or any person injured thereby may file a complaint with the Department.
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Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that a person convicted of assault, aggravated assault, battery, or aggravated battery of an elderly person shall not receive any property, benefit, or other interest by reason of the death of that elderly person.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Repeals a provision regarding special interrogatories in verdicts. Effective immediately. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in this bill; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Fiscal Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact on the state appropriation to the judicial branch. It is not possible to determine what fiscal impact, if any the bill would have on local judicial budgets. Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) This bill will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. State Debt Impact Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) This bill would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Balanced Budget Note (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to this bill, as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 735 ILCS 5/2-1108 rep. Adds reference to: 735 ILCS 5/2-1108 from Ch. 110, par. 2-1108 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that within the discretion of the court, the jury may be asked (rather than required by the court, and must be required on the request of any party) to find specially upon any material question or questions of fact submitted to the jury in writing. Provides that any party may request special interrogatories. Provides that submitting or refusing to submit a question of fact to the jury may be reviewed on appeal to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion (rather than as a ruling on a question of law). Provides that when any special finding of fact is inconsistent with the general verdict, the court shall direct the jury to further consider its answers and verdicts, and if, in the discretion of the trial court, the jury is unable to render a general verdict consistent with any special finding, the trial court shall order a new trial (rather than the former controls the latter and the court may enter judgment accordingly). Provides that during closing arguments, the parties shall be allowed to explain to the jury what may result if the general verdict is inconsistent with any special findings. Provides that the Act applies only to trials commencing on or after January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-100 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-154.7 625 ILCS 5/5-302 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-302 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person shall not sell or offer at auction salvage vehicles to a nonresident individual or business in the United States unless the nonresident is licensed in another state or jurisdiction, provides a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) number, a social security number or federal employment identification number, and resale tax certificate, if applicable. Provides that a person in the State shall not sell or offer at auction salvage vehicles to an out-of-country buyer unless the out-of-country buyer is licensed in its jurisdiction as a recycler or rebuilder and provides a foreign license number, passport, or other form of identification issued by the foreign jurisdiction. Provides that an out-of-country buyer who provides a business address not within the sovereign boundaries of the United States shall receive a title stamped with the designation of "export only" at the point of sale. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person in the State shall sell at auction a salvage vehicle to a nonresident individual or business licensed in the United States unless the nonresident, in addition to being licensed in another state or jurisdiction, provides a resale tax certificate, if applicable, and one of the following: a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) number, federal employer identification number, or government-issued driver's license or passport. Provides that a person in the State shall not sell at auction a salvage vehicle to an out-of-country buyer, unless if the nonresident is licensed in a jurisdiction that is not a state, then the nonresident shall provide to the seller the number of the nonresident's license issued by that jurisdiction and a copy of the nonresident's passport or the passport of an owner or officer of the nonresident entity or a copy of another form of government-issued identification from the nonresident or an owner or officer of the nonresident entity. Provides that an out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer who provides an address outside of the United States shall receive a salvage certificate stamped by the seller with the designation of "For Export Only" at the point of sale for each salvage vehicle purchased and the NMVTIS record shall be designated "EXPORT". House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-154.7 625 ILCS 5/5-302 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-302 Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 105/5.891 new 625 ILCS 5/11-709 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-709 625 ILCS 5/11-907 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-907 625 ILCS 5/11-907.5 705 ILCS 135/15-70 720 ILCS 5/9-3 from Ch. 38, par. 9-3 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-6-1 730 ILCS 5/5-3-2 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-3-2 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Dedicates the Act to the memory of Lieutenant Scott Gillen, Trooper Brooke Jones-Story, and Trooper Christopher Lambert. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Scott's Law Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, a person shall proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and leaving a safe distance until safely past the stationary vehicles. Provides that, when approaching a disabled vehicle with lighted hazard lights on a highway having at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, a driver of a vehicle shall, proceeding with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the disabled vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, or, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and leaving a safe distance until safely past the stationary vehicles. Provides that a person who violates provisions prescribing how to safely approach an authorized emergency vehicle commits a business offense punishable by a minimum fine of $250 and not more than $10,000 for the first violation and a fine of not less than $750 or more than $10,000 for the second or subsequent violation (instead of a fine of not less than $100 or more than $10,000), and (i) if the violation results in damage to another vehicle, the person commits a Class A misdemeanor; and (ii) if the violation results in the injury or death of another person, the person commits a Class 4 felony. Provides that commission of the offense of reckless homicide while committing a violation of the Section concerning proper approach of a stationary authorized emergency vehicle shall be afforded as a factor in aggravation and extended-term sentencing. Provides that the Director of the State Police shall use all moneys in the Scott's Law Fund in the Department's discretion to fund the production of materials to educate drivers on approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles, to hire off-duty Department of State Police for enforcement of the Section concerning proper approach of a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, and for other law enforcement purposes the Director deems necessary for such efforts. Provides that, for violations issued by a county or municipal police officer, the assessment shall be deposited into the county or municipality's Transportation Safety Highway Hire-back Fund to hire off-duty county police officers to monitor construction or maintenance zones in that county on highways other than interstate highways. Provides that the county, in its discretion, may also use a portion of the moneys in its Transportation Safety Highway Hire-back Fund to purchase equipment for county law enforcement and fund the production of materials to educate drivers on construction zone safe driving habits and approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles. Amends the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act. Imposes a conditional assessment of $250 for a violation of provisions prescribing how to safely approach an authorized emergency vehicle. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who commits reckless homicide while violating provisions prescribing how to safely approach an authorized emergency vehicle shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 3 years and not more than 14 years, or, if the person caused the deaths of 2 or more persons, not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years. Makes other changes. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person charged with violating provisions prescribing how to safely approach an authorized emergency vehicle is not eligible for supervision.
Amends the Election Code. Provides for the election of the Chicago Board of Education starting with the 2023 consolidated primary election. Makes related changes. Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Provides that a person shall be a U.S. citizen and registered voter and shall have been a resident of the city and the electoral district for at least one year immediately preceding his or her election. Sets forth provisions concerning nominating petitions and ballots. Sets forth provisions providing that the City of Chicago shall be subdivided into 20 electoral districts by the Chicago City Council for seats on the Chicago Board of Education. Sets forth provisions providing that in the year following each decennial census, the Chicago Board of Education shall redistrict the electoral districts to reflect the results of each decennial census. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a certificate of good conduct may be granted to relieve an eligible offender of any employment, occupational licensing, or housing bar (rather than just an employment bar). House Committee Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Provides that a certificate of good conduct does not limit any employer, landlord, judicial proceeding, administrative, licensing, or other body, board, or authority from accessing criminal background information; nor does it hide, alter, or expunge the record. Provides that the existence of a certificate of good conduct does not preclude a landlord or an administrative, licensing, or other body, board, or authority from retaining full discretion to grant or deny the application for housing or licensure.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the court has jurisdiction to make the findings necessary to enable a minor who has been adjudicated a ward of the court to petition the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for classification as a special immigrant juvenile under federal law. Provides that if a motion requests findings regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and the evidence, which may consist solely of, but is not limited to, a declaration of the minor, supports the findings, the court shall issue an order that includes the following findings: (1) the minor is declared a dependent of the court or the minor is legally committed to, or placed under the custody of, a State agency or department, or an individual or entity appointed by the court; (2) that reunification of the minor with one or both of the minor's parents is not viable due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other similar basis; and (3) that it is not in the best interest of the minor to be returned to the minor's or parent's previous country of nationality or last habitual residence. Makes other changes. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 750 ILCS 5/603.11 new 750 ILCS 46/613.5 new 750 ILCS 50/17.01 new 750 ILCS 60/214.5 new 755 ILCS 5/11-5.5 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Deletes language providing that the special immigrant minor provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 do not apply to a minor who applies for special immigrant minor status solely for the purpose of qualifying for financial assistance for himself or herself or for his or her parents, guardian, or custodian. Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Illinois Parentage Act of 2015, the Adoption Act, and the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that a court of the State that is competent to petitions under those Acts has jurisdiction to make the findings necessary to enable a child, who is the subject of the action, to petition the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for classification as a Special Immigrant Juvenile under federal law. Provides that if a motion requests findings regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status under federal law, and the evidence, which may consist solely of, but is not limited to, a declaration by the child, supports the findings, the court shall issue an order with certain specifications. Makes other changes.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Restaurant Meals Program to permit individuals who are elderly, persons with a disability, and homeless individuals to redeem their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at private establishments that contract with the Department to offer meals for eligible SNAP recipients at concessional prices. Requires the Restaurant Meals Program to be operational no later than January 1, 2020. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
Amends the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Human Services to increase TANF grant amounts in effect on June 30, 2008 by 15%. Provides that TANF grant amounts shall be apportioned as follows: 75% shall be designated for the child or children of the assistance unit; and 25% shall be designated for the adult member or members of the assistance unit. Removes a provision that permits the discontinuance of all or a part of a TANF recipient's grant amount as a penalty for noncompliance with TANF education, training, and employment programs. Requires the Department to, by rule, impose a 30% reduction of the portion of the grant amount designated for the adult member or members of an assistance unit when a member is found to be in noncompliance with program requirements without good cause. Provides that no sanction shall reduce the portion of the grant amount that is designated for any child of the assistance unit. Requires the full grant amount to be restored when an adult member or members are determined to be in compliance with program requirements. Provides that homelessness, receipt of an eviction notice, discontinued utilities, and other specified circumstances shall constitute good cause for failure to participate in required TANF education, training, and employment programs. Provides that beginning October 1, 2019, and each October 1 thereafter, the maximum TANF benefit levels shall be annually adjusted to remain equal to at least 30% of the most recent poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for each family size. Effective immediately.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act and the University of Illinois Hospital Act. Requires every hospital to ensure that it has the proper instruments available for taking a pregnant woman's blood pressure. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules for the implementation of the requirement.