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R Illinois House · District 75

Rep. David A. Welter

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4,670
all sessions
Attendance
86%
674 missed
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
With party
94%
of cast votes
Lower than 95% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
3%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 94% of chamber peers
Sponsored
388
bills & resolutions
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388 bills and resolutions

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388
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Co-sponsor SB 667
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PRICING-PRESCRIPTION INSULIN

Amends the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 105/1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 375/6.11 15 ILCS 205/10 new 55 ILCS 5/5-1069.3 65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.3 105 ILCS 5/10-22.3f 215 ILCS 5/356w 215 ILCS 5/356z.41 new 215 ILCS 125/5-3 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2 215 ILCS 130/4003 from Ch. 73, par. 1504-3 215 ILCS 165/10 from Ch. 32, par. 604 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Attorney General Act. Provides that the Attorney General shall investigate the pricing of prescription insulin drugs to ensure adequate consumer protections for Illinois consumers and to determine whether additional consumer protections are necessary. Requires the Attorney General to make the findings available to the public and to report to the Governor, the Department of Insurance, and to the Judiciary Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Provides for the repeal of the Attorney General's investigative duties on December 31, 2020. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that insurers that provide coverage for prescription insulin drugs must limit the total amount an insured is required to pay for a covered prescription insulin drug to $100 per 30-day supply of insulin regardless of the type and amount of insulin needed by the insured. Provides that the limitation on insulin costs also applies to provisions requiring coverage of certain diabetes items to be subject to the same coverage, deductible, co-payment, and co-insurance provisions under a policy. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Effective January 1, 2021, except that changes to the Attorney General Act take effect immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 In provisions amending the Illinois Insurance Code concerning cost sharing in prescription insulin drugs, provides that the definition of "prescription insulin drug" does not include an insulin drug that is administered to a patient intravenously. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 375/6.11 55 ILCS 5/5-1069.3 65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.3 105 ILCS 5/10-22.3f 215 ILCS 5/356w 215 ILCS 5/356z.41 new 215 ILCS 5/356z.42 new 215 ILCS 125/5-3 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2 215 ILCS 130/4003 from Ch. 73, par. 1504-3 215 ILCS 165/10 from Ch. 32, par. 604 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the bill as engrossed with the following changes: Removes provisions amending the Attorney General Act. Requires the Department of Insurance in conjunction with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall make available to the public a report that details each Department's findings regarding insulin pricing practices and variables that contribute to pricing of health coverage plans, and public policy recommendations to control and prevent overpricing of prescription insulin drugs made available to Illinois consumers by November 1, 2020. Effective January 1, 2021, except that provisions requiring an insulin pricing report take effect immediately.

Signed into law Jan 24, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 837
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Creates the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Act. Provides that the purpose of the Council is to facilitate communication between the youth of the State of Illinois and the elected branches of State government regarding the issues, interests, and needs important to youth in the State of Illinois. Creates an Advisory Board, consisting of 2 members of the House of Representatives, one each appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and 2 members of the Senate, one each appointed by the President of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate, to facilitate the functions of the Council. Provides for the application and nomination process for prospective members of the Council. Sets forth membership and meeting requirements and the powers of the Council. Provides that members of the Council shall serve one-year terms, but may be re-elected if they continue to be nominated and qualified to serve as members. Provides for the election of a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Clerk at the first Council meeting of the year. Requires the Council to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor. Creates the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that all moneys in the Fund shall be used to reimburse Council members for actual expenses incurred in traveling to Council meetings, including travel, food, and lodging, and printing the annual report. Amends the State Finance Act. Adds the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Fund. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council shall be an entity created under the legislative branch, and maintained and staffed under the executive branch (currently, maintained and staffed under the legislative branch) by the Office of the Governor or an agency designated by the Governor that is under the jurisdiction of the Governor. Modifies the initial terms of members of the Advisory Board of the Council. Provides for the nomination of members to the Council by State Representatives (currently, State Senators). Provides that the Council shall convene each year on the Saturday (currently, Thursday) following the second Wednesday of January in the State Capitol, unless the General Assembly is in session. Provides for an alternative meeting place if one or both chambers at the State Capitol cannot accommodate the meeting. Removes requirement that the Council shall meet at least once within 100 days after its initial meeting. Provides that staff and administrative support for the Council shall be provided by the Office of the Governor or an agency designated by the Governor that is under the jurisdiction of the Governor (currently, designated by the General Assembly). Provides that the report submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor shall be submitted electronically. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Office of Management and Budget) This Bill would have no fiscal impact to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and minimal fiscal impact on the state due to the listed reimbursements. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.891 new Adds reference to: 25 ILCS 120/6.7 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Compensation Review Act. Prohibits cost-of-living adjustments for or during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 for State government legislative and executive elected officers and appointees in positions for which the Compensation Review Board previously recommended or determined compensation. Effective immediately.

Passed Jan 20, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1786
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
VEH CD-LICENSE TO WORK ACT

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the License to Work Act. Deletes language providing that all notices sent to a person involved in an administrative proceeding shall state that failure to satisfy any fine or penalty shall result in the Secretary of State suspending his or her driving privileges, vehicle registration, or both. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to cancel any license or permit if the holder failed to pay any fees owed to the Secretary for the license or permit (rather than failure to pay any fees, civil penalties owed to the Illinois Commerce Commission, or taxes due upon reasonable notice and demand). Provides that a person whose driver's license was canceled, suspended, or revoked under certain circumstances shall have his or her driving privileges reinstated. Deletes language providing that the reporting requirements for public officials shall apply to a truant minor in need of supervision, an addicted minor, or a delinquent minor whose driver's license has been suspended. Provides for the immediate revocation of the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver if the driver was convicted of a misdemeanor relating to a motor vehicle if the person exercised actual physical control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person without a preliminary hearing if the person has been convicted of criminal trespass to vehicle if the person exercised actual physical control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense. Provides that in order to be subject to suspension or revocation for violation of specific provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, a person must also be an occupant of a motor vehicle at the time of the violation. Deletes language authorizing the Secretary to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of a person without a preliminary hearing for specific adjudications or violations. Deletes language providing that the owner of a registered vehicle that has failed to pay any fine or penalty due and owing as a result of 10 or more violations shall have his or her driving privileges suspended. Repeals Sections concerning the suspension of a driver's license for theft of motor fuel and suspension of driving privileges for failure to satisfy fines or penalties for toll violations or evasions. Effective July 1, 2020.

Signed into law Jan 17, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJR 29
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
CLARENCE ROSELAND MEMORIAL RD.

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 47 over the Illinois River bridge from Pine Bluff Road to Washington Street as the "Patrolman Clarence Roseland Memorial Road".

Passed Jan 8, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJR 28
Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
ENOCH T. HOPKINS MEMORIAL ROAD

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 47 over Interstate 80 from Romines Drive to Illinois Route 6 East as the "Marshal Enoch T. Hopkins Memorial Road".

Passed Jan 8, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1784
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PUBLIC LABOR RELATIONS-VARIOUS

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Modifies the disclosure of economic interests Article to provide for separate provisions concerning statements of economic interests to be filed with the Secretary of State and the county clerk respectively. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that Ethics Officers designated for an office or State agency under the jurisdiction of the Executive Ethics Commission or designated by a Regional Transit Board shall, among other responsibilities, review statements of economic interest and disclosure forms of officers, senior employees, and contract monitors before they are filed with the Secretary of State if the statements of economic interest are filed by hard copy. Provides that if such statements are filed online, the Ethics Officer shall review the statements of economic interest and disclosure forms of officers, senior employees, and contract monitors within 15 days after the filing deadline. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 420/4A-101 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-101 5 ILCS 420/4A-101.5 new 5 ILCS 420/4A-102 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-102 5 ILCS 420/4A-105 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-105 5 ILCS 420/4A-106 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-106 5 ILCS 420/4A-106.5 new 5 ILCS 420/4A-107 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-107 5 ILCS 420/4A-108 5 ILCS 430/20-23 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7.5 5 ILCS 315/6 from Ch. 48, par. 1606 5 ILCS 315/6.5 new 5 ILCS 315/10 from Ch. 48, par. 1610 15 ILCS 405/20 from Ch. 15, par. 220 40 ILCS 5/1-167 new 50 ILCS 740/8 from Ch. 85, par. 538 115 ILCS 5/3 from Ch. 48, par. 1703 115 ILCS 5/11.1 new 115 ILCS 5/11.2 new 115 ILCS 5/14 from Ch. 48, par. 1714 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Provides that an employer is required to furnish the exclusive bargaining representative with a complete list of the names and addresses of the public employees in the bargaining unit at least once each month. Provides that the employer shall not discourage employees or applicants from becoming or remaining union members or authorizing dues deductions, and shall not otherwise interfere with the relationship between employees and their exclusive bargaining representative. Provides that the employer shall refer all inquiries about union membership to the exclusive bargaining representative, with certain exceptions. Provides that the employer may not disclose certain personal information with respect to any employee, except to that employee's exclusive representative. Contains provisions concerning the collection of dues. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Prohibits the disclosure of certain personal information regarding participants and members. Makes other changes. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections) There is no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1784 (H-AM 1); therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1784 (H-AM 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. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget) The Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to this bill 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. Judicial Note, House Floor 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. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) There is no discernible fiscal impact associated with SB 1784, as amended by HA 1. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (IL Educational Labor Relations Board) In the event Senate Bill 1784 (H-AM 1) passes and becomes law, it is not expected to have any measurable fiscal impact on the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor 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. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Makes changes to the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1 by providing that certain references to dues of a labor organization also include other payments to a labor organization. Makes a technical correction to change a reference from "employee" to "participant". Provides that certain provisions of House Amendment No. 1 concerning the disclosure of information by a pension fund or retirement system do no apply to a labor organization or other voluntary association affiliated with a labor organization or labor federation (in House Amendment No. 1, a labor organization or an exclusive representative).

Signed into law Dec 20, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJR 87
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
STATE ETHICS TASK FORCE

Creates the State Ethics Task Force to address corruption within Illinois government.

In committee Dec 16, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1557
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
CANNABIS REGULATION-VARIOUS

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Pharmacy Benefits Managers Article. Provides that a pharmacy benefits manager may not prohibit a pharmacy or pharmacist from providing a customer with a more affordable alternative if a more affordable alternative is available. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Defines "pharmacy benefit manager" as an entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program for an accident and health insurer (rather than an entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program). House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/Art. XXXIIB heading new 215 ILCS 5/521.1 new Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-45 20 ILCS 2630/5.2 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 110/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-10 35 ILCS 115/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-10 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 143/10-5 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.8 65 ILCS 5/8-11-6a from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-6a 65 ILCS 5/8-11-23 205 ILCS 205/9002 from Ch. 17, par. 7309-2 410 ILCS 82/35 410 ILCS 130/60 410 ILCS 130/210 410 ILCS 705/1-5 410 ILCS 705/1-7 new 410 ILCS 705/1-10 410 ILCS 705/5-5 410 ILCS 705/5-15 410 ILCS 705/5-20 410 ILCS 705/5-25 410 ILCS 705/7-1 410 ILCS 705/7-10 410 ILCS 705/7-15 410 ILCS 705/7-25 410 ILCS 705/10-5 410 ILCS 705/10-10 410 ILCS 705/10-15 410 ILCS 705/10-25 410 ILCS 705/10-30 410 ILCS 705/10-35 410 ILCS 705/10-40 410 ILCS 705/10-50 410 ILCS 705/15-15 410 ILCS 705/15-20 410 ILCS 705/15-25 410 ILCS 705/15-30 410 ILCS 705/15-35 410 ILCS 705/15-36 410 ILCS 705/15-40 410 ILCS 705/15-55 410 ILCS 705/15-65 410 ILCS 705/15-70 410 ILCS 705/15-75 410 ILCS 705/15-85 410 ILCS 705/15-95 410 ILCS 705/15-100 410 ILCS 705/15-145 410 ILCS 705/15-155 410 ILCS 705/20-10 410 ILCS 705/20-15 410 ILCS 705/20-20 410 ILCS 705/20-30 410 ILCS 705/25-1 410 ILCS 705/25-10 410 ILCS 705/30-5 410 ILCS 705/30-10 410 ILCS 705/30-15 410 ILCS 705/30-30 410 ILCS 705/35-5 410 ILCS 705/35-15 410 ILCS 705/35-25 410 ILCS 705/35-31 410 ILCS 705/40-5 410 ILCS 705/40-10 410 ILCS 705/40-15 410 ILCS 705/40-20 410 ILCS 705/40-25 410 ILCS 705/40-30 410 ILCS 705/40-35 410 ILCS 705/40-40 410 ILCS 705/45-5 410 ILCS 705/50-5 410 ILCS 705/55-10 410 ILCS 705/55-20 410 ILCS 705/55-21 410 ILCS 705/55-25 410 ILCS 705/55-28 410 ILCS 705/55-30 410 ILCS 705/55-35 410 ILCS 705/55-65 410 ILCS 705/55-80 410 ILCS 705/55-85 410 ILCS 705/55-95 410 ILCS 705/60-5 410 ILCS 705/60-20 410 ILCS 705/65-5 410 ILCS 705/65-10 410 ILCS 705/65-15 625 ILCS 5/2-118.2 625 ILCS 5/6-206.1 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-206.1 625 ILCS 5/11-501.10 720 ILCS 550/3 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 703 720 ILCS 550/4 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 704 720 ILCS 550/5 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 705 720 ILCS 550/5.1 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 705.1 720 ILCS 550/8 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 708 720 ILCS 600/2 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 2102 720 ILCS 600/3.5 720 ILCS 600/4 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 2104 720 ILCS 600/6 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 2106 725 ILCS 215/2 from Ch. 38, par. 1702 725 ILCS 215/3 from Ch. 38, par. 1703 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes regarding definitions, references, terminology, discipline of licensees, disclosure of records, the Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee, the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Board, Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses, Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses, Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses, criteria for license issuance, dispensing organization requirements, violations and penalties, Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program licenses, operating a watercraft or snowmobile while under the influence of cannabis, the legal status of cannabis paraphernalia, and technical and stylistic matters. Amends the Criminal Identification Act regarding pardons authorizing expungement of minor cannabis offenses and motions to vacate and expunge a conviction for certain violations of the Cannabis Control Act. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act in relation to food consisting of or infused with adult use cannabis. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act by deleting references to a repealed Act. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal by making changes regarding an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing a cannabis retailers' occupation tax or effecting a change in the rate of such a tax as well as technical matters. Amends the Savings Bank Act regarding a savings bank or holding company providing financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business. Amends the Smoke Free Illinois Act regarding the consumption of cannabis. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code regarding validated roadside chemical tests, the DUI Cannabis Task Force, and other matters. Amends the Cannabis Control Act regarding industrial hemp. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act regarding driving records and other matters. Amends the Election Code, the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act, and the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995 by making conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-45 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 430/5-45 Removes the changes to the Election Code. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that, on and after June 25, 2021, no officer, member, or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during the officer or member's term in office or within a period of 2 years immediately after leaving office, hold an ownership interest, other than a passive interest in a publicly traded company, in any cannabis business establishment that is licensed under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that any member of the General Assembly or spouse or immediate family member living with such person who has an ownership interest, other than a passive interest in a publicly traded company, in any cannabis business establishment that is licensed under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on the effective date of the amendatory Act shall divest himself or herself of such ownership within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that no State employee who works for any State agency that regulates cannabis business establishment license holders who participated personally and substantially in the award of licenses under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act or a spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during State employment or within a period of 2 years immediately after termination of State employment, hold an ownership interest, other than a passive interest in a publicly traded company, in any cannabis license under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Eliminates certain changes that were made to the Criminal Identification Act by House Amendment No. 1. In provisions amending the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act: adds an infuser organization into the definition of "cannabis business establishment"; restores language providing that "cannabis" does not include industrial hemp as defined and authorized under the Industrial Hemp Act; in a provision restricting use of cannabis in a public place, specifies that "public place" includes all areas in a park, recreation area, wildlife area, or playground owned in whole or in part, leased, or managed by a unit of local government and makes a technical change; provides that, as part of a cannabis business establishment incubator program option for an application for an Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization License, an Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization License, or an Early Approval Adult Use Cultivation Center License, the license holder agrees to provide a loan of at least $100,000 and mentorship to incubate, for at least a year, a Social Equity Applicant intending to seek a license or a licensee that qualifies as a Social Equity Applicant (rather than to a Social Equity Applicant); restores language regarding development and dissemination of educational information and public education campaigns regarding cannabis use and provides that the Department of Human Services (instead of the Department of Public Health) shall develop and disseminate that information; and eliminates changes that were made to certain provisions concerning conflicts of interest that were made by House Amendment No. 1 while making other changes to those provisions.

Signed into law Dec 4, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3954
In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
GA STATEMENT OF ECON INTERESTS

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Modifies the content of the statement of economic interests required to be filed by members of the General Assembly and candidates for nomination or election to the General Assembly. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

In committee Nov 14, 2019 1 co-sponsor
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