Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

Mourns the passing of Richard Martin.

Mourns the death of Officer Scott Kleina.

Commends Burt Odelson on his service as a leader, combining his generosity and kindness in life with a warrior spirit in the courtroom.

Congratulates the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for its 100 years of service to the citizens of Cook County.

Mourns the passing of LeRoy Franklin Lilly.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State, in issuing professional sports teams license plates, shall include the option to display the logo of the Chicago Sky or the Chicago Red Stars. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that professional sports teams license plates shall include the option to display the logo of the Chicago Fire. Removes the logo of the St. Louis Rams as an option for a professional sports teams license plate.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax checkoff for donations to the 100 Club of Illinois Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Fund. Provides that moneys deposited into the Fund shall be used to make grants to the 100 Club of Illinois for services in Illinois. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to contract with a non-profit organization to serve as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for employers and transitioning service members. Provides that the selected non-profit organization must demonstrate a commitment to assisting service members as they transition from military to civilian life. Provides that as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for qualified businesses in this State and for transitioning service members who reside in, or who wish to reside in, this State, the organization shall: (1) establish and maintain, as applicable, its certification for the SkillBridge program or any other similar workforce training and transition programs established by the United States Department of Defense; (2) educate businesses, business associations, and transitioning service members regarding the SkillBridge program and its benefits, and educate military command and personnel within the State on the opportunities available to transitioning service members through the SkillBridge program; (3) assist businesses in obtaining approval for skilled workforce training curricula under the SkillBridge program, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, internships, or fellowships; and (4) match transitioning service members who are deemed eligible for SkillBridge participation by their military command with training opportunities offered by the organization or participating businesses, with the intent of having transitioning service members achieve gainful employment in this State upon completion of their SkillBridge training. Permits the Department to adopt rules. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Makes the bill subject to appropriation. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall serve as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for employers and transitioning service members. Provides that as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for qualified businesses in this State and for transitioning service members who reside in, or who wish to reside in, this State, the Department shall: (1) establish and maintain, as applicable, its certification for the SkillBridge program or any other similar workforce training and transition programs established by the United States Department of Defense; (2) educate businesses, business associations, and transitioning service members regarding the SkillBridge program and its benefits, and educate military command and personnel within the State on the opportunities available to transitioning service members through the SkillBridge program; (3) assist businesses in obtaining approval for skilled workforce training curricula under the SkillBridge program, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, internships, or fellowships; and (4) match transitioning service members who are deemed eligible for SkillBridge participation by their military command with training opportunities offered by participating businesses, with the intent of having transitioning service members achieve gainful employment in this State upon completion of their SkillBridge training. Permits the Department to adopt rules.

Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that, for all contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2022, a primary contractor making or taking a contract in the State for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, or other private work in the State, shall assume, and is liable for, any debt owed to a claimant incurred pursuant to the Act by a subcontractor at any tier acting under, by, or for the primary contractor for the wage claimant's performance of labor included in the subject of the contract between the primary contractor and the owner. Exempts from liability a property owner who acts as a primary contractor related to the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of his or her primary residence. Defines terms. Provides that the primary contractor's liability under the new provisions shall extend only to any unpaid wages or fringe or other benefit payments or contributions, including interest owed, penalties assessed by the Department, and reasonable attorney's fees, but shall not extend to liquidated damages. Provides that a primary contractor or any other person shall not evade or commit any act that negates the requirements of the new provisions. Provides that the obligations and remedies provided in the new provisions shall be in addition to any obligations and remedies otherwise provided by law, except that nothing in the new provisions shall be construed to impose liability on a primary contractor for anything other than unpaid wages, fringe or other benefit payment contributions, penalties assessed by the Department of Labor, interest owed, and reasonable attorney's fees. Provides that claims brought pursuant to the new provisions shall be done so in accordance with provisions concerning violations of the Act. House Committee Amendment No. 1 In provisions concerning primary contractor responsibility for wage claims in the construction industry, provides that nothing shall supersede or modify the express terms contained in any collective bargaining agreement relating to the primary contractor's liability to pay the wages of its subcontractor's employees. Provides that prior to the commencement of any civil action, a claimant or a representative of a claimant shall provide written notice to the employer and to the primary contractor detailing the nature and basis for the claim. Provides that failure of the employer or the primary contractor to resolve the claim within 10 days after receipt of this notice, or during any agreed upon period extending this deadline, may result in the filing of a civil action to enforce the provisions of the Act. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: Provides that specified provisions do not apply to work performed by a contractor of the federal government, the State, a special district, a city, a county, or any political subdivision of the State (rather than the State, a special district, a city, a county, or any political subdivision of the State). Provides that nothing shall supersede or modify the obligations and liability that any primary contractor, subcontractor, or property owner may bear as an employer under the Act or any other applicable law. Provides that primary contractors who are parties to a collective bargaining agreement on the project where the work is being performed shall be exempt from specified provisions. Effective immediately. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 5412, (H-AM 2) will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 5412, (H-AM 3) will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) HB 5412 (H-AM 2) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) HB 5412 (H-AM 3) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The legislation will not increase or decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The legislation will not increase or decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in this bill, therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in this bill, therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 5412, as amended by House Amendment 2 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. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 5412, as amended by House Amendment 3 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. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Housing Development Authority) This legislation is anticipated to have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Housing Development Authority) This legislation is anticipated to have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

Amends the Dual Credit Quality Act. Provides that a partnership agreement entered into between a community college district and a school district shall allow a high school student who does not otherwise meet the community college district's academic eligibility requirements to enroll in a dual credit course, but only for high school credit. Makes changes concerning the professional development plans of instructors and the information the Illinois Community College Board must annually report. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 110 ILCS 27/16 Adds a requirement to high school and community college partnership agreements. Adds a provision limiting a high school student who does not otherwise meet the community college district's academic eligibility requirements to enrollment in a dual credit course taught at a high school. Adds a provision permitting instructors, in coordination with their higher learning partner, to differentiate instruction by credit section. Changes the date by which an instructor who does not meet the faculty credential standards allowed by the Higher Learning Commission can raise his or her credentials to January 1, 2025 (instead of January 1, 2026). Changes the date regarding the maximum length of the professional development plan to January 1, 2028 (instead of January 1, 2029). Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall also report information concerning the professional development plans of instructors. Adds separate provisions concerning instructors who enter into a professional development plan on or after January 1, 2023. Removes the amendatory language concerning instructors in career and technical education courses. Adds a provision requiring that within 15 days after entering into or renewing a partnership agreement, an institution of higher learning shall notify its faculty of the agreement, including access to copies of the agreement if requested. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds provisions requiring that school districts and community colleges annually assess disaggregated data pertaining to dual credit course enrollments, completions, and subsequent postsecondary enrollment and performance to the extent feasible. Adds a provision requiring that high schools establish procedures, prior to the first day of class, to notify all individual high school students enrolled in a mixed enrollment dual credit course that includes students who have and have not met the criteria for dual credit coursework of whether or not they are eligible to earn college credit for the course.