Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning winds farms and electric-generating wind devices, makes the provisions applicable even if a county has or has not formed a zoning commission and adopted formal zoning. Clarifies that only a county may establish standards for wind farms, electric-generating wind devices, and commercial wind energy facilities in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and the 1.5 mile radius surrounding the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that only a county may establish standards for wind farms outside the 1.5 mile radius (rather than in the 1.5 mile radius) surrounding the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality.
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Creates the Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver Act. Establishes standards to regulate persons offering guaranteed asset protection waivers. Defines "guaranteed asset protection waiver" as a contractual agreement that is part of, or a separate addendum to, a finance agreement wherein a creditor agrees for a separate charge to cancel or waive all or part of amounts due on a borrower's finance agreement in the event of a total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of the motor vehicle. Contains provisions concerning requirements for offering guaranteed asset protection waivers, contractual liability or other insurance policies insuring guaranteed asset protection waivers, disclosures, cancellation of agreements, exemptions, and enforcement. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to exempt guaranteed asset protection waivers from regulation as insurance.
Amends the Task Force on Human Services Contracting Act. Provides that membership of the Task Force on State Contracting with Private Nonprofit Human Service Providers shall consist of, among other appointees, 6 (currently, 7) members appointed by the President of the Senate and 6 (currently, 7) members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 5140/10 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 505/21.2a new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Contains findings concerning the Child Protection Training Academy (Academy) developed in 2015 by the Department of Children and Family Services and the Academy's innovative approach to training frontline child protection investigators using experiential learning through simulations. Provides that subject to appropriations, the Department of Children and Family Services, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Springfield, shall continue operating the Academy. Provides that the training efforts of the Academy shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the continued development of foundation and simulation training for all child protection investigators, including those newly hired and seasoned investigators; (ii) the development of simulation training for intake and permanency workers both in the Department and at private agencies; and (iii) laboratory training facilities that may include, but not be limited to, mock houses, mock courtrooms, and mock forensic interview rooms that allow for simulated, interactive, and intensive training. Requires the Department to adopt rules, by July 1, 2020, for the administration of the Academy that not only establish statewide competence, assessment, and training standards for persons providing child welfare services, but that also ensure that persons who provide child welfare services have the knowledge, skills, professionalism, and abilities to make decisions that keep children safe and secure. Provides that the Department shall continue to arrange for an independent evaluation of the Academy for at least the first 5 years of operation to determine whether it is meeting the goals described in the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 70 ILCS 2605/1.1 Adds reference to: 70 ILCS 2605/9.6a from Ch. 42, par. 328.6a Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Extends the time for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to issue notes or other evidences of indebtedness for sewage treatment and water quality improvements from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2034.
Creates the Private Sector Workplace Anti-Harassment Task Force Act. Creates the Private Sector Workplace Anti-Harassment Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall create model policies and best practices to keep workplaces safe from sexual harassment. Provides that the Department of Human Rights shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides that the model policies and best practices shall be finalized by March 1, 2020 and posted on the Department of Human Rights' website within 30 days after finalization. Repeals the Act on March 1, 2021. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that specific members of the Task Force shall be appointed by the Governor. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor, or his or her designee, is included in the Task Force and shall serve as chair.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Condominium Property Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the applicability of the Act.
Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning the debt limitations of school districts, provides that, in addition to all other authority to issue bonds, Brookfield LaGrange Park School District Number 95 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 if certain conditions are met, including (1) that the voters of the district approve a proposition for the bond issuance at an election held on or after April 4, 2017 and (2) that, prior to the issuance of the bonds, the school board determines, by resolution, that the additions and renovations to the Brook Park Elementary and S. E. Gross Middle School buildings are required to accommodate enrollment growth, replace outdated facilities, and create spaces consistent with 21st century learning. Provides that the debt incurred on the bonds and on any bonds issued to refund or continue to refund such bonds shall not be considered indebtedness for purposes of any statutory debt limitation. Effective immediately.
Declares April 2, 2019 as Pay Equity Day.
Creates the Freedom to Disclose Act. Provides that an employer may not require an employee or prospective employee to sign a nondisclosure agreement, waiver, or other document that prevents the employee from disclosing sexual harassment or sexual violence occurring in the workplace, at work-related events coordinated by or through the employer, or between employees or an employer and employee off the employment premises. Provides that any such nondisclosure agreement is void. Provides that it is a violation of the Whistleblower Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act for an employer to discharge or otherwise retaliate against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual violence occurring in the workplace, at work-related events coordinated by or through the employer, or between employees or an employer and an employee off the employment premises. Provides that settlement agreements may contain nondisclosure provisions if specified requirements are met. Provides that an employer's ability to require confidentiality is not limited under certain circumstances. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Human Rights Act. Effective immediately.