Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Defines "lobbying" under the Act to include promoting or opposing in any manner the passage by a unit of local government of any local legislative matter affecting the interests of any individual, association, or corporation as distinct from those of the people or a unit of local government. Defines "local legislative matter".

Urges the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

Encourages increased awareness of the statistics surrounding the treatment of African American children and families in existing institutions. Encourages legislation to reduce unnecessary government intervention.

Creates the State Agency and Grantee Bonus Prohibition Act. Provides that no State agency or hospital shall pay from State funds, in whole or in part, and no employee of a State agency or hospital may receive a bonus as all or part of his or her compensation, including such bonuses as may be received for work on capital projects. Provides that no grantee shall pay and no employee or contract worker of a grantee may receive a bonus paid from grant funds awarded for operational expenses as all or part of his or her compensation, including such bonuses as may be received for work on capital projects. Effective immediately.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/6 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1156 20 ILCS 3960/8.5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Provides that notwithstanding any decision of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board or provision to the contrary, the Governor is authorized to reverse a decision of the Board regarding an application for an exemption submitted under the Act. Provides that if there is a pending lawsuit on the closure of a health care facility for which an application for an exemption is under review, the Board shall suspend any pending action involving that application until the resolution of the lawsuit. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act shall apply to all applications pending before the Board on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act in which no final action has been taken by the Board. Removes specified requirements concerning health care facility change of ownership, health care facility closure, and the discontinuation of categories of service at health care facilities. Requires the Board to provide public notice regarding the completion of an application for a change of ownership of a health care facility on 3 consecutive days (currently, one day). Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/6 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1156 20 ILCS 3960/8.5 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/1 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1151 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/1 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 143/10-5 70 ILCS 200/245-12 70 ILCS 750/25 70 ILCS 1605/30 70 ILCS 3610/5.01 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 355.01 70 ILCS 3615/4.03 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.03 70 ILCS 3720/4 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 254 410 ILCS 130/55 410 ILCS 130/60 410 ILCS 130/62 410 ILCS 130/70 410 ILCS 130/75 410 ILCS 130/100 410 ILCS 130/145 410 ILCS 705/1-10 410 ILCS 705/15-15 410 ILCS 705/15-40 410 ILCS 705/15-50 410 ILCS 705/Art. 18 heading new 410 ILCS 705/18-1 new 410 ILCS 705/18-5 new 410 ILCS 705/20-35 410 ILCS 705/20-50 410 ILCS 705/25-35 410 ILCS 705/30-35 410 ILCS 705/35-30 410 ILCS 705/40-30 410 ILCS 705/55-20 410 ILCS 705/55-21 410 ILCS 705/55-28 410 ILCS 705/55-30 410 ILCS 705/55-35 410 ILCS 705/55-85 410 ILCS 705/60-10 410 ILCS 705/65-10 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that specified components of an "electronic cigarette" do not include any solution or substance that contains cannabis subject to tax under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax Law. Amends the Civic Center Code, Flood Prevention District Act, Metro-East Park and Recreation District Act, Local Mass Transit District Act, Regional Transportation Authority Act, and Water Commission Act of 1985. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no tax may be imposed under specified provisions on the sale or use of cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Removes language providing that it is a Class B misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine for any person to breach the confidentiality of information obtained under the Act and instead requires each State department responsible for licensure under the Act to publish on its website specified ownership information of each cannabis business establishment licensed under the department's jurisdiction. Makes other changes. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Allows specified medical cannabis dispensing organizations to change locations under specified circumstances. Sets forth provisions regarding the method of distribution of licenses when tied applicants exist in a BLS Region. Defines "tied applicant". Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no special district may levy a tax upon the cultivation and processing of cannabis or upon purchasers for the use of cannabis. Provides that specified agents may begin employment at specified entities while the agents' identification card applications are pending. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that containers used to store cannabis in a motor vehicle upon a highway in this State must be secured and inaccessible and must be sealed or resealable (currently, only sealed). Effective immediately. State Debt Impact Note, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 0123, as amended by Senate Amendment 1, 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. Pension Note, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 0123, as amended by SA 1, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 0123, as amended by Senate Amendment 3, 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. Pension Note, Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 0123, as amended by SA 3, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois Judicial Note, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Judicial Note, Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in this bill; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, Senate 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, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 0123, as amended by Senate Amendment 1 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, Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 0123, as amended by Senate 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, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Fiscal Note, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 (Financial & Professional Regulation) This bill will have no fiscal impact to the Department. Fiscal Note, Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 (Financial & Professional Regulation) This bill will have no fiscal impact to the Department.

Creates the Transportation Benefit Program Act. Provides that an employer that is situated in Cook County and for which an average of 20 or more full-time employees work for compensation shall offer a program that allows a covered employee to elect to exclude from taxable wages and compensation the employee's commuting costs incurred for the purchase of a transit pass to use public transit up to a maximum level allowed by federal tax law. Provides that a covered employer may comply by participating in a program offered by the Chicago Transit Authority or the Regional Transit Authority. Provides that all transit agencies shall market the existence of the program to their riders. Establishes penalties for violations of the Act. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Transportation Benefits Program Fund. Effective January 1, 2020.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning construction of the Code.

Amends the Real Estate Transactions Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to refuse to sell, rent, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, or to alter the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental, of a housing accommodation or dwelling to any buyer or renter due to the fact of an arrest, juvenile record, or criminal history record information ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded under the Criminal Identification Act. Effective immediately.

Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning eligibility for and participation in the energy assistance program.

Amends the Election Code. Provides for the election of the Chicago Board of Education for the 2023 and 2027 consolidated primary elections. Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Provides that no later than June 30, 2029, the General Assembly must review and revise the election of members of the Chicago Board of Education and if the General Assembly has not reauthorized the election of members of the Chicago Board of Education by June 30, 2029, then, on May 13, 2031, the terms of all members elected in 2027 shall end, and a new Chicago Board of Education consisting of 7 members shall be appointed by the Mayor. Makes conforming changes. Provides that, beginning on May 9, 2023 and until May 13, 2031, successors of the Inspector General for the Chicago school district shall be appointed by the school board instead of the Mayor. Effective immediately.