Rep. Dan Swanson

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the renewal application of a military series registration plate by a veteran with a disability shall be accompanied with documentation for eligibility of registration without fee unless the applicant has a permanent qualifying disability, and such registration plates or digital registration plates may not be issued to any person not eligible therefor. Provides that the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs may assist in providing the documentation of disability.

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the program of health benefits for persons in the service of the State, a self-insuring county, or a self-insuring municipality may not deny a claim from a medical facility operated by the Veterans Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the basis that the medical facility is an out-of-network provider and may not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on a claim from a medical facility operated by the Veterans Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless cost sharing is applied to such a claim from an in-network provider. Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Provides that an insurer providing a network plan may not deny a claim from a medical facility operated by the Veterans Health Administration on the basis that the medical facility is a non-preferred provider and may not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on a claim from a medical facility operated by the Veterans Health Administration unless cost sharing is applied to such a claim from a preferred provider. Defines "Veterans Health Administration".

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes changes to a credit awarded for wages paid to qualified veterans. Provides that the credit shall be: (1) $5,000 (instead of 20% of the gross wages, but not to exceed $5,000) for certain veterans who were unemployed at the time of hire; and (2) $1,200 (instead of 10% of the gross wages, but not to exceed $1,200) for other qualified veterans. Changes the definition of "qualified veteran" to include all Illinois residents who are members of the National Guard, reserve, or regular component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Allows the credit to be prorated. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provision. Effective immediately.

Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to co-sponsor H.R. 96 and support it in any manner possible to ensure that our veterans receive the proper and sufficient dental care that they deserve.

Declares February 16 to 22, 2020 as Grain Bin Safety Week.

Declares April 20-24, 2020 as Native Plant Week.

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes the requirement for each Legislative District to be divided into 2 Representative Districts. Modifies provisions concerning legislative redistricting. Provides specified requirements for each Legislative District, Representative District, and Congressional District for redistricting purposes. Replaces the current method of legislative redistricting with a 17-member Commission, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the most senior Supreme Court Justice of a different political party in accordance with specified criteria. Specifies requirements for the Commission concerning redistricting plans. Adds provisions concerning the membership of the Commission and budgetary matters related to the Commission. Provides the Supreme Court with original and exclusive jurisdiction over redistricting matters. Defines terms. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective upon being declared adopted and applicable to redistricting beginning in 2021 and to the election of General Assembly members beginning in 2022.

Congratulates the congregation of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Orion on the occasion of its 175th anniversary celebration.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that beginning in registration year 2021, a member of the active-duty or reserve component of the United States Armed Forces returning from a combat mission shall receive a 50% discount on any subsequent registration fees. Effective January 1, 2021.

Congratulates the City of Andover on the 185th anniversary of its founding.