Designates the entire portion of U.S. Highway 20 in Illinois beginning at the Illinois/Iowa border and ending at the Illinois/Indiana border as the "Illinois Medal of Honor Highway".
Reaffirms Illinois' commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, R.O.C. Reaffirms Illinois' support for the Taiwan Relations Act and supports Illinois businesses referring to Taiwan, R.O.C. as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States and reiterates support for a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan. Expresses continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and supports Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.
Mourns the death of Major Armstead Jr., Ed.D.
Congratulates Lynda G. Washington of Sauk Village on the occasion of her 65th birthday.
Creates the Infrastructure Development Act. Provides that the State Treasurer shall segregate a portion of the Treasurer's State investment portfolio in the Infrastructure Development Account, an account that shall be maintained separately and apart from other moneys invested by the State Treasurer. Allows the State Treasurer to make investments concerning the Infrastructure Development Account. Provides for Infrastructure Development Account-Recipient Funds created by Illinois infrastructure development firms in which the State Treasurer places money. Provides further requirements concerning Infrastructure Development Account-Recipient Funds. Provides for the adoption rules. Provides that the Infrastructure Development Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury, which may receive a portion of earnings from the Infrastructure Development Account and may be used by the State Treasurer to pay expenses related to the Act. Defines terms. Amends the State Finance Act to provide for the Infrastructure Development Fund. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the Infrastructure Development Fund is created as a non-appropriated trust fund (rather than a special fund) within the State Treasury. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.935 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 70/1 from Ch. 1, par. 1001 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Statute on Statutes. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the application of the Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 70/1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1b 10 ILCS 5/7-4 from Ch. 46, par. 7-4 10 ILCS 5/7-10 from Ch. 46, par. 7-10 10 ILCS 5/8-8 from Ch. 46, par. 8-8 25 ILCS 130/9-2.5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provisions relating to voting by mail, for the 2022 general primary election, electors may request vote by mail ballots for the general primary election beginning on March 30, 2022 but no later than June 23, 2022. In provisions relating to petitions for nominations, for the 2022 general primary election only, the petition circulator shall certify that the signatures on the sheet were signed during the period of January 13, 2022 through March 14, 2022 or certify that the signatures on the sheet were signed during the period of January 13, 2022 through the date on which this Statement was sworn or affirmed to. Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides that in 2022 the period during which newsletters and brochures may not be mailed begins on May 15, 2022 (currently, February 1). Defines "State Central Committeeperson". Effective immediately.
Creates the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of certified professional midwives by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and for certain limitations on the activities of licensed certified professional midwives. Creates the Illinois Midwifery Board. Sets forth provisions concerning application; qualifications; exemptions; title protection; informed consent; consultation and referral; grounds for disciplinary action; reporting; and administrative procedures. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the new Act of January 1, 2032. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.41 new Adds reference to: New Act 5 ILCS 80/4.37 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Further amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Creates provisions concerning Social Security Numbers on license applications; inactive status; grounds for disciplinary action; restoration of license; surrender of license; temporary suspension of license; rehearing; administrative review and certification of records; injunctions; investigation, notice, and hearings; hearing reports; hearing officers; motions for rehearing; certification of records by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; violations; and fees. Make changes in provisions concerning definitions; exemptions; the Illinois Midwifery Board; powers and duties of the Department; licensure; expiration and renewal of licensure; scope of practice; annual reports; and vicarious liability. Further amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides for repeal of the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act on January 1, 2027 (rather than January 1, 2032). Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. In provisions concerning the Illinois Midwifery Board, provides that all board members must be residents of the State. Provides that all board members, except for the public member, must be licensed in good standing and, at the time of appointment, actively engaged in their respective professions. In provisions concerning licensure, provides that applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; Social Security Numbers on license applications; exemptions; informed consent; scope of practice; transfer; annual reports; grounds for disciplinary action; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Removes references to the Disciplinary Board. Adds a January 1, 2022 effective date. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: Provides that no physician, nurse, emergency medical personnel, hospital, or other health care institution shall be liable for any act or omission resulting from the provision of services by any licensed certified professional midwife solely on the basis that (rather than even if) the physician, nurse, emergency medical personnel, hospital, or other health care institution has consulted with or accepted a referral from the licensed certified professional midwife. Changes the effective date to October 1, 2022.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that licensed dealers, financing affiliates, parts recyclers, scrap processors, repairers, rebuilders, and out-of-state salvage vehicle buyers shall retain records relating to the acquisition or disposition of tire rims and catalytic converters, including the date of the acquisition of each tire rim or catalytic converter and the name and address of the person from whom the tire rim or catalytic converter was acquired and, if that person is a dealer, the Illinois or out-of-state dealer license number of such person. Provides that, if the tire rim or catalytic converter being acquired is from a person other than a dealer, the licensee shall verify and record that person's identity by recording the identification numbers from at least 2 sources of identification, one of which shall be a driver's license or State identification card. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/5-401.2 Adds reference to: 815 ILCS 325/2 from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 322 815 ILCS 325/4.1 815 ILCS 325/8 from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 328 815 ILCS 325/9 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Imposes restrictions concerning the acquisition and disposition of catalytic converter contents, steel wheels, and aluminum wheels upon recyclable metal dealers rather than licensed vehicle dealers, financing affiliates, parts recyclers, scrap processors, repairers, rebuilders and out-of-state salvage vehicle buyers. Authorizes a fine of $1,000 or the value of the unlawfully recycled metal, whichever is greater, for a first offense and a fine of $5,000 or 3 times the value of the unlawfully recycled metal, whichever is greater, for a second or subsequent offense. Authorizes the Department of Revenue to initiate an action to prevent the unlawful operation of a recyclable metal dealer. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 815 ILCS 325/9 Removes a provision authorizing the Department of Revenue to initiate court actions to enforce the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 815 ILCS 325/2 815 ILCS 325/4.1 815 ILCS 325/8 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.20 new 15 ILCS 305/12 from Ch. 124, par. 10.2 15 ILCS 305/30 65 ILCS 5/11-101-3 70 ILCS 3615/4.01 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.01 70 ILCS 3615/4.09 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.09 820 ILCS 191/21 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Allows members and employees of the General Assembly to be allotted parking places in specified parking facilities and have their parking fee paid by the General Assembly. Allows for the adoption of emergency rules and permanent administrative rules by the Secretary of State to: (1) extend the expiration dates of driver's licenses, driving permits, monitoring device driving permits, restricted driving permits, and identification cards which were issued with expiration dates on or after January 1, 2020; and (2) modify the requirements for the renewal of driver's licenses, driving permits, monitoring device driving permits, restricted driving permits, and identification cards. Provides further requirements concerning extensions and renewals. Repeals provisions regarding emergency powers on January 1, 2023. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for specified emergency rulemaking. Makes conforming and other changes. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the municipality shall replace windows and doors in at least 750 residences a year. Provides that residents who altered or modified a replacement window or accepted a replacement screen for the window shall not be disqualified from compensation or future services. Provides that residents who are eligible to receive replacement windows under provisions concerning noise mitigation and air quality shall be allowed to choose the color and type of replacement window. Provides that, for purposes of aiding in the selection of such replacement windows, a showcase and display of available replacement window types shall be established and located at Chicago Midway International Airport. Requires the appointment of members by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate to an advisory committee concerning noise mitigation and air quality. Provides that the advisory committee shall develop a process in which homeowners can demonstrate extreme hardship. Provides that at least 10% of the homes receiving window and door replacement in a year shall be homes that have demonstrated extreme hardship. Requires the advisory committee to compile a report concerning the replacement of windows and doors. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that, due to the fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: (i) the aggregate of all projected fare revenues in from fares and charges received in fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 may be less than 50% of the aggregate costs of providing public transportation in those fiscal years in the Annual Budget and Two-Year Financial Plan of the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority; (ii) the Board is not required to remit an amount to the State for amounts received less than 50% of said costs in fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023; and (iii) the aggregate of all projected fare revenues from such fares and charges received in fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 may be less than 10% of the aggregate costs of providing such ADA paratransit services in those fiscal years in the Annual Budget and Two-Year Financial Plan of the Board of Directors. Amends the Employee Sick Leave Act. Removes language exempting from coverage under the Act an employee of an employer subject to the provisions of Title II of the federal Railway Labor Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall issue a certificate of birth with the identity of the attending physician redacted upon request by: any person named on the certificate of birth, if the person is 18 years of age or older; a parent of the person named on the certificate of birth; the legal representative of the person named on the certificate of birth; or an attorney at law authorized in writing by the person named on the certificate of birth. Effective 120 days after becoming law. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Requires the Department of Public Health to issue a certificate of birth with the identity of the certifier (rather than the attending physician) redacted upon request by specified persons. Provides that the Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement the amendatory provisions. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 535/17.1 new Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-565 was 20 ILCS 5/6.06 20 ILCS 2105/2105-15.7 20 ILCS 5170/100-5 20 ILCS 5180/130-10 110 ILCS 330/8d 210 ILCS 85/6.28 410 ILCS 67/5-17 new 410 ILCS 67/5-15 rep. 410 ILCS 165/72-15 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Departments of State Government Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that it shall be the duty of the State Board of Health, among other duties, to deliver to the Governor for presentation to the General Assembly a State Health Assessment and a State Health Improvement Plan, with the fifth of such deliveries to be made on December 31, 2022 (rather than June 30, 2022). Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that for license or registration renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2023 (rather than January 1, 2022), a health care professional who has continuing education requirements must complete at least a one-hour course in training on implicit bias awareness per renewal period. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Changes the repeal date of Sections concerning N95 masks from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Amends the Community Health Worker Certification and Reimbursement Act. Provides that the Community Health Workers Review Board shall be established to advise the Department of Public Health as it seeks to develop a Community Health Worker Certification Program. Creates the Illinois Community Health Worker Certification Program within the Department of Public Health for the development and oversight of initial community health workers certification and certification renewals for both individuals and community-based and academic training programs. Provides that the Board shall advise and recommend a certification process for and be authorized to approve training from community-based organizations, in conjunction with a statewide association of community health workers and academic institutions, in consultation with the specified entities. Contains requirements for the program. Contains provisions regarding administrative decisions, processes, review, and procedure. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department shall waive or pay for any administrative fees charged to a community health worker certificate holder under the Act. Contains other provisions. Repeals provisions regarding the Illinois Community Health Worker Certification Board. Amends the Special Commission on Gynecologic Cancers Act, the Anti-Racism Commission Act, and the Underlying Causes of Crime and Violence Study Act. Changes the due date of final reports from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05 Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, effective with dates of service on and after January 1, 2022, any general acute care hospital with more than 9,500 inpatient psychiatric Medicaid days in any calendar year shall be paid the inpatient per diem rate of no less than $630. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 410 ILCS 70/1a from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-1a 410 ILCS 70/1a-1 410 ILCS 70/2 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-2 410 ILCS 70/2-1 410 ILCS 70/2.05 410 ILCS 70/2.05-1 410 ILCS 70/2.06 410 ILCS 70/2.06-1 410 ILCS 70/2.1 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-2.1 410 ILCS 70/2.1-1 410 ILCS 70/2.2 410 ILCS 70/2.2-1 410 ILCS 70/3 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-3 410 ILCS 70/3-1 410 ILCS 70/5 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-5 410 ILCS 70/5-1 410 ILCS 70/5.1 410 ILCS 70/5.1-1 410 ILCS 70/5.2 410 ILCS 70/5.2-1 410 ILCS 70/5.3 410 ILCS 70/5.3-1 410 ILCS 70/5.5 410 ILCS 70/5.5-1 410 ILCS 70/6.1 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-6.1 410 ILCS 70/6.1-1 410 ILCS 70/6.2 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-6.2 410 ILCS 70/6.2-1 410 ILCS 70/6.4 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-6.4 410 ILCS 70/6.4-1 410 ILCS 70/6.5 410 ILCS 70/6.5-1 410 ILCS 70/6.6 410 ILCS 70/6.6-1 410 ILCS 70/7 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-7 410 ILCS 70/7-1 410 ILCS 70/7.5 410 ILCS 70/7.5-1 410 ILCS 70/8 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-8 410 ILCS 70/8-1 410 ILCS 70/10 410 ILCS 70/10-1 Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that specified provisions are repealed on December 31, 2023 (rather than December 31, 2021) and that other specified provisions take effect on and after January 1, 2024 (rather than January 1, 2022 or July 1, 2021, as applicable).
Declares the month of October 2021 as Menopause Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Supports raising awareness of menopause is critical to dispelling the myths and ensuring that the symptoms of menopause are recognized and that treatment is identified and secured where needed. Further supports raising awareness of all aspects of a woman's reproductive cycle as it is critical to ensuring understanding, compassion, and support for those experiencing menopause while dispelling the myths and shattering the stigma associated with menopause.
Amends the School Code and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Revises language to make certain actions permissible rather than mandatory with respect to truancy. Eliminates the requirement that the Chicago Board of Education establish an Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication. Instead, requires the chief executive officer or the chief executive officer's designee to implement a socio-emotional focused attendance approach that targets the underlying causes of chronic truancy. Makes changes concerning the Chicago school district's truancy intervention services for a pupil and the pupil's parent or guardian. Makes other changes, including changes concerning penalties. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/26-8 105 ILCS 5/34-4.5 705 ILCS 405/3-33.5 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act. Sets forth definitions, including "compensation", "student-athlete", and "postsecondary educational institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the conditions in which a student-athlete may and may not earn compensation for the use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice while enrolled at a postsecondary education institution. Provides that an institution may impose reasonable limitations on the dates and time that a student-athlete may participate in endorsement, promotional, social media, or other activities related to the license or use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides, among other prohibitions, that no institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletic programs shall uphold any contract, rule, or regulation that prevents a student-athlete from earning compensation as result of the use the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides that a student-athlete's financial aid, awards, and other benefits may not be revoked, reduced, or the terms and conditions altered as a result of the student-athlete receiving compensation. Sets forth other requirements, limitations, and prohibitions on the use of a student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Sets forth provisions concerning agents, publicity rights, and third party licensees. Sets forth other provisions concerning student-athlete contracts, endorsements, or the promotion of products or services. In liability provisions, provides that no postsecondary educational institution shall be subject to a claim of any kind under the Act. Effective immediately or on July 1, 2021, whichever is later.
