Rep. Kelly Burke

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that, subject to federal law and regulation, no provider of telephone, cellular telephone, television, Internet, energy, or water service shall impose a fee for termination or early cancellation of a service contract if the customer dies before the end of the contract. Provides that every violation is an unlawful practice punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes the provision establishing a specific monetary civil penalty.

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure risk and vulnerability assessments, security measures, schedules, certifications, and response policies or plans that are designed to detect, defend against, prevent, or respond to potential cyber attacks upon the State's or an election authority's network systems, or records that the disclosure of which would, in any way, constitute a risk to the proper administration of elections or voter registration. Provides that the information is exempt only to the extent that disclosure could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the effectiveness of the measures or the safety of computer systems. Provides that the exemption applies to records held by the State Board of Elections, the Department of Innovation and Technology, election authorities, and any other necessary party to protect the administration of elections. Amends the Election Code. In provisions governing the administration of the cyber navigator program, directs the allocation of resources received in accordance with the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant (instead of the allocation of resources received in accordance with the federal Help America Vote Act). Effective immediately. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1863 (HA#4); therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by HA 4, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 4, 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. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 4 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. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (State Board of Elections) In order to implement the "at least once a month" requirement for information dissemination to political committees, the State Board of Elections will require two additional full time staff members dedicated to the project: (1) Voting and Registrations System Technician - $49,908 (salary) + $3,817.97 (FICA) = $53,726; (2) Voting and Registrations System Specialist Trainee - $33,120 (salary) + $2,533.68 (FICA} = $35,654; (3) Total Fiscal Impact= $89,383. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7 10 ILCS 5/1A-55 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.1 new 10 ILCS 5/Art. 2B heading new 10 ILCS 5/2B-1 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-5 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-10 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-15 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-20 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-25 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-30 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-35 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-40 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-45 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-50 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-55 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-60 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-90 new 30 ILCS 500/15-45 105 ILCS 5/24-2 from Ch. 122, par. 24-2 110 ILCS 70/45a from Ch. 24 1/2, par. 38l.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Creates the Conduct of the 2020 General Election Article in the Code. For the 2020 general election, provides for changes to vote by mail, first time registrants and changes of address for registrants, the public dissemination of information for the 2020 general election, early voting and election day requirements, judges of election, electronic service of objections, additional duties of election authorities and the State Board of Elections, and 2020 county party conventions. Establishes November 3, 2020 as a State holiday to be known as 2020 General Election Day to be observed throughout the State. Provides that all government offices (with the exception of election authorities) shall be closed unless authorized to be used as a location for election day services or as a polling place. Provides the State Board of Elections with emergency rulemaking authority. Repeals the Article on January 1, 2021. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the State Universities Civil Service Act. Effective immediately. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by HA 5, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 5, 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. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply "to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 5 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. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1863 House Amendment #5 ; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. House Floor Amendment No. 6 In provisions creating the Conduct of the 2020 General Election Article in the Election Code, excludes absent electors in military or naval service from the requirement that any elector submitting an application on or before October 1, 2020 shall receive a ballot no later than October 6, 2020. Provides that provisions concerning changes for first time registrants and change of address registrations do not apply to applications processed through automatic voter registration through the Secretary of State. Makes changes to the requirements for election judges. Reorganizes provisions concerning reimbursement for 2020 general election expenses and provides that the State Board of Elections may (rather than shall) adopt emergency rules to establish a program to provide reimbursement to election authorities for expenses related to the 2020 general election incurred as a result of COVID-19 and the requirements of the amendatory Act. Deletes language concerning 2020 county party conventions. Makes conforming changes. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (State Board of Elections) It is our opinion the contents of Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #5 would have an impact on the fiscal operations of the State Board of Elections. We anticipate the contents of the bill will expend all of the allotted funding the SBE has received from the CARES Act, which is approximately $16,759,400 (including matching funds). The aforementioned funding would be expended through grants to local election authorities to help offset costs associated with this bill and other COVID-19 related expenditures. These costs include, but are not limited to: (1) Software programming costs incurred by the local election authorities to meet these requirements; (2).Expanded VBM costs: additional envelopes, certification envelopes, return envelopes, postage, additional costs associated with third-party vendors performing some or all of these services vs. election authorities performing them in-house, etc; (3) Mail processing equipment: sorting, folding, processing, etc; (4) Tabulation equipment: additional tabulators and/or higher volume tabulators.; (5) Additional temporary staffing and/or staffing overtime costs for pre- and post-election activities directly attributable to expanded VBM (i.e. - teams of 3 election judges are more than would be typically required for conducting the signature verification process, etc.); (6) Costs associated with personal protection equipment and sanitation supplies; (7) Purchase and installation of ballot drop boxes; (8) Increase costs associated with securing and staffing Election Day vote centers. The State Board of Elections believes the CARES Act funding will not be sufficient to offset all of the costs associated with SB1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #5 Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 6, 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. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1863 House Amendment #6; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 6 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. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by HA 6, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept. of Human Services) This bill does not create a State mandate. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (State Board of Elections) It is our opinion the contents of Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #6, would have an impact on the fiscal operations of the State Board of Elections. We anticipate the contents of the bill will expend all of the allotted funding the SBE has received from the CARES Act, which is approximately $16,759,400 (including matching funds). The aforementioned funding would be expended through grants to local election authorities to help offset costs associated with this bill and other COVID-19 related expenditures. These costs include, but are not limited to: (1) Software programming costs incurred by the local election authorities to meet these requirements; (2) Expanded VBM costs: additional envelopes, certification envelopes, return envelopes, postage, additional costs associated with third-party vendors performing some or all of these services vs. election authorities performing them in-house, etc.; (3) Mail processing equipment: sorting, folding, processing, etc.; (4) Tabulation equipment: additional tabulators and/or higher volume tabulators; (5) Additional temporary staffing and/or staffing overtime costs for pre- and post-election activities directly attributable to expanded VBM (i.e. - teams of 3 election judges are more than would be typically required for conducting the signature verification process, etc.); (6) Costs associated with personal protection equipment and sanitation supplies; (7) Purchase and installation of ballot drop boxes; (8) Increase costs associated with securing and staffing Election Day vote centers. The State Board of Elections believes the CARES Act funding will not be sufficient to offset all of the costs associated with SB1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #6. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 7, 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. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 7 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. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1873, as amended by HA 7, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State Mandate. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (State Board of Elections) It is our opinion the contents of Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #7, would have an impact on the fiscal operations of the State Board of Elections. We anticipate the contents of the bill will expend all of the allotted funding the SBE has received from the CARES Act, which is approximately $16,759,400 (including matching funds). The aforementioned funding would be expended through grants to local election authorities to help offset costs associated with this bill and other COVID-19 related expenditures. These costs include, but are not limited to: (1) Software programming costs incurred by the local election authorities to meet these requirements; (2) Expanded VBM costs: additional envelopes, certification envelopes, return envelopes, postage, additional costs associated with third-party vendors performing some or all of these services vs. election authorities performing them in-house, etc.; (3) Mail processing equipment: sorting, folding, processing, etc.; (4) Tabulation equipment: additional tabulators and/or higher volume tabulators; (5) Additional temporary staffing and/or staffing overtime costs for pre- and post-election activities directly attributable to expanded VBM (i.e. - teams of 3 election judges are more than would be typically required for conducting the signature verification process, etc.); (6) Costs associated with personal protection equipment and sanitation supplies; (7) Purchase and installation of ballot drop boxes; (8) Increase costs associated with securing and staffing Election Day vote centers. The State Board of Elections believes the CARES Act funding will not be sufficient to offset all of the costs associated with SB1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #7.

Amends the Deposit of State Moneys Act. Modifies a Section concerning agreements entered into by the State Treasurer with any bank or savings and loan association relating to the deposit of securities. Provides that such agreements may authorize the holding of securities in any bank or a depository trust company in the United States (rather than New York City). Adds to the classes of securities that the State Treasurer may accept as collateral for deposits not insured by an agency of the federal government. Adds to and modifies the investments in which the State Treasurer may invest or reinvest on behalf of the State. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 520/10 15 ILCS 520/11 15 ILCS 520/22.5 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/2B-20 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. If and only if Senate Bill 1863 of the 101st General Assembly becomes law in the form in which it passed the House of Representatives on May 21, 2020, then amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning changes for vote by mail official ballot mailing and processing for the 2020 general election, makes changes to the panels created by election authorities to compare the voter's signature on the certification envelope of the vote by mail ballot with the signature of the voter on file in the office of the election authority. Requires a vote of 3 of 3 election judges for a vote by mail ballot to be rejected because the signature on the certification envelope and the signature used by the election authority for verification purposes do not match or the certification envelope contains a signature but not in the proper location. Requires a majority vote (rather than a vote of 3 of 3 judges) for other specified reasons. If election judges (rather than 3 of 3 election judges) determine the ballot should be rejected for any reasons stated in the provisions, requires the judges to mark across the face of the certification envelope the word "rejected" and the date and names of the judges voting to reject the ballot. Requires all collection sites for vote by mail ballots to be secured by locks that may be open only by election authority personnel and requires the State Board of Elections to establish additional guidelines for the security of collection sites. Effective upon becoming law or on the date Senate Bill 1863 of the 101st General Assembly takes effect, whichever is later.

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes if the public body that is the recipient of the request did not create the record and did not participate in or have a role in any of the events that are the subject of the record. Provides that if a public body receives a request for a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes that it did not create, the public body shall direct the requester to the public body that created the law enforcement record. Deletes language exempting from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and replaces references to "public body" in the amendatory language with references to "law enforcement agency". Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Restores language exempting from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system. Deletes language: exempting from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes if the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request did not create the record and did not participate in or have a role in any of the events that are the subject of the record; and providing that if a law enforcement agency receives a request for a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes that it did not create, the law enforcement agency shall direct the requester to the law enforcement agency that created the law enforcement record. Instead exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record that is: (i) created by a law enforcement agency other than the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request; and (ii) attached as an exhibit to a law enforcement record created by the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request, if the law enforcement agency notifies the requester of the additional law enforcement records available from different law enforcement agencies and the law enforcement agencies the requester may contact to obtain records not produced by the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Office of Management and Budget) SB 2135, as amended by House Amendment 4, would have minimal fiscal impact to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 605/605-1045 new 220 ILCS 80/25 new 5 ILCS 120/2.01 from Ch. 102, par. 42.01 5 ILCS 120/7 5 ILCS 140/3.4 new 5 ILCS 175/95-20 new 5 ILCS 420/4A-105 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-105 5 ILCS 100/5-45.1 new 15 ILCS 305/30 new 5 ILCS 100/5-45.2 new 15 ILCS 310/8c from Ch. 124, par. 108c 20 ILCS 3501/801-25 30 ILCS 500/1-13 70 ILCS 835/1 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6801 70 ILCS 1290/1 from Ch. 105, par. 326 625 ILCS 5/2-129 new 65 ILCS 5/8-2-9 from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9 65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.4 from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.4 20 ILCS 1405/1405-32 new 25 ILCS 5/1 from Ch. 63, par. 1 25 ILCS 130/1-5 from Ch. 63, par. 1001-5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Government Emergency Administration Act. Provides legislative findings and purpose. Creates the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission Act. Establishes the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to monitor actions taken by the Office of the Governor with regard to the Restore Illinois plan and to keep members of the General Assembly informed of those actions and any need for further legislative action. Amends the Broadband Advisory Council Act. Directs the Broadband Advisory Council to study the provision of access to broadband services at no cost to all residents of this State. Provides that the Council shall report its recommendations to the General Assembly by March 31, 2021. Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides for remote participation in meetings of public bodies. Amend the Freedom of Information Act. Provides an exception from liability for certain delays in responding to requests for information. Amends the Electronic Commerce Security Act. Provides for remote witnessing and notarization. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that the deadlines for filing statements of economic interests under this Section on or after March 17, 2020 shall be suspended until August 1, 2020. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides for emergency powers to extend the validity of driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards. Provides for the adoption of emergency rules. Amends the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code. Provides that the Merit Commission may extend certain procedural deadlines. Provides for the adoption of emergency rules. Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides for the extension of certain procurements made by or on behalf of the University of Illinois for investment services. Amends the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Provides for days when facilities shall be open without charge until June 30, 2022. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make a conforming change. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2020, if a disaster, state of emergency, or national emergency is declared within the 60 days preceding the end of the first quarter of a municipality's fiscal year or within 60 days preceding the end of a municipality's fiscal year, as applicable, and the disaster, emergency, or declaration impacts the municipality, the time limit to pass the annual appropriation ordinance or annual budget shall be extended for the duration of the disaster or emergency and for 60 days thereafter. Provides that during the extended period, the municipality may expend sums of money up to amounts budgeted or appropriated for those objects and purposes in the previous fiscal year to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipality. Amends the Department of Insurance Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Insurance to appoint a task force on business interruption insurance policies to study the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and the need for changes to business interruption insurance policies based on those impacts, including recommendations for legislation. Provides that the Task Force shall include a representative from a national trade association, based in the State of Illinois, that represents insurers who provide a significant segment of market share of the commercial insurance provided in the State of Illinois. Provides that the Task Force shall submit the report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2020. Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Provides that in times of pestilence or an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack or threatened enemy attack, members may participate remotely and cast votes in sessions, by joint proclamation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, and committees of either the House of Representatives or Senate may participate remotely pursuant to the rules of the chamber. Provides that the House of Representatives and the Senate shall adopt rules for remote participation. Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides that in times of pestilence or an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack or threatened enemy attack, by agreement of the co-chairs of the respective Board, members of a Board under this subsection may participate remotely and cast votes in a hearing. Requires each Board to adopt rules for remote participation. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 6 Amends the Secretary of State Act. Makes a technical correction in a section regarding emergency powers. Amends the Forest Preserve Zoological Parks Act and the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Makes technical corrections in sections regarding days at which facilities must be open to Illinois residents without charge. House Floor Amendment No. 9 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 140/3.4 new 25 ILCS 5/1 25 ILCS 30/1-5 Adds reference to: 70 ILCS 810/40 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6443 Removes a provision amending the Freedom of Information Act to provide specified exemptions from the requirements of the Act from March 9, 2020 through 15 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act. Specifies which days zoological parks must be open to Illinois residents without charge through June 30, 2022. Removes a provision amending the General Assembly Organization Act to provide for remote participation by members in sessions and committee meetings of the General Assembly. Removes a provision amending the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984 allowing for remote participation in board meetings for legislative agencies.

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the county board or board of county commissioners of a county may prohibit the sale of and the use of coal tar sealant product and high polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sealant product on any surface, except for highway structures, including, but not limited to, a driveway, parking area, playground, sidewalk, bike trail, or roadway within the county. Amends the Municipal Code making similar changes.

Amends the Election Code. Requires the State Board of Elections to provide a single, consolidated report to the Governor and General Assembly that includes a detailed analysis and accounting from all divisions of the Board of all activities from the preceding 12 months, the current state of each division, and a detailed statement of goals and expectations for the coming year. Provides that the Board's report shall contain the methodology used in gathering and analyzing the data. Provides that the Executive Director of the State Board of Elections shall certify that the data included in the Board's report is accurate and reliable. Provides that the Board shall publish its report on its website. Requires the General Assembly to request the Executive Director and all division heads to provide an in-person briefing to a committee of each chamber of the General Assembly concerning the information provided in the report. Effective immediately.

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a Medicaid managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act must provide individuals under 21 years of age coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders to the extent that the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders are not already covered by the Medicaid managed care plan. Provides that the coverage provided for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders shall not be subject to any limits on the number of visits to a service provider, but shall be subject to copayment, deductible, and coinsurance provisions of a Medicaid managed care plan to the extent that other medical services covered by the Medicaid managed care plan are subject to these provisions. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall not be construed as limiting benefits that are otherwise available to an individual under a Medicaid managed care plan and benefits provided under the amendatory Act may not be subject to dollar limits, deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance provisions that are less favorable to the insured than the dollar limits, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions that apply to physical illness generally. Requires a provider of treatment for autism spectrum disorders to furnish, upon request to the reimbursing managed care organization, medical records, clinical notes, or other necessary data that substantiate that initial or continued medical treatment is medically necessary and is resulting in improved clinical status. Defines terms. Makes other changes.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that nothing in provisions concerning the designation of a candidate's name on a nomination petition or ballot shall require a candidate to use his or her spouse's surname after marriage or to return to his or her previous legal surname following a dissolution of marriage.

Urges support for funding the physical infrastructure of early childhood education programs.

Commends essential workers, whose sacrifice makes the health and safety of all remain possible. Mourns the loss of those who have died in the line of duty as a result of COVID-19. Further offers the deepest appreciation and heartfelt support for the medical professionals, first responders, and all essential workers who remain on the job to keep communities and the State strong.