Rep. La Shawn Ford

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a scrap processor or automotive parts recycler from purchasing or receiving a catalytic converter, except from a commercial seller or from the owner of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed. Establishes record keeping requirements for the purchase or receipt of a catalytic converter. Prohibits a scrap processor or automotive parts recycler from acquiring a catalytic converter that has been removed from a vehicle and sold independently of such a vehicle.

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, as follows: General Funds $92,194,600; Other State Funds $22,000; Total $92,216,600.

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Community College Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, as follows: General Funds $249,223,100; Other State Funds $143,295,000; Federal Funds $ 48,200,000; Total $440,718,100.

Creates the Endow Illinois Tax Credit Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who provide an endowment gift to a permanent endowment fund. Provides that the amount of the credit is an amount equal to 50% of the endowment gift. Sets forth the aggregate amount of the credit. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall administer the credit. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the activities conducted under the Act during the previous calendar year. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Creates the Safer Consumption Services Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Public Health may approve an entity to operate a program in one or more jurisdictions upon satisfaction of specified requirements relating to, among other things, the safe and hygienic use of preobtained drugs. Requires the Department to establish standards for program approval and training and allows it to adopt any rules that are necessary to implement the Act. Requires the Department to approve or deny an application within 45 days after its receipt. Provides that a program approved by the Department must also be designated as an authorized needle and hypodermic syringe access program under the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act. Provides reporting requirements for entities operating programs under the Act. Provides that, except for criminal prosecution for any activities that are not conducted, permitted, and approved pursuant to the Act, specified persons related to a program shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability solely for participation or involvement in the program if it is approved by the Department under the Act. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 301/5-26 new 20 ILCS 301/15-10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Permits the Department of Human Services to approve an entity to operate a safe consumption and overdose prevention services program (program). Requires the Department to establish standards for program approval and training and to adopt any rules that are necessary to license and monitor the program. Sets forth the minimum requirements that an entity must meet to obtain an approval on its application to operate a program. Requires any entity that operates a program to submit a report to the Department that contains specific information, including the number of program participants; the number of hypodermic needles, syringes, and harm reduction supplies distributed for use on-site; and the number of ancillary services provided to family members and the public, including, but not limited to, social service referrals and educational services. Grants immunity from criminal and civil liability to specified persons who participate in or have some involvement with a program approved by the Department. Requires the Department to establish a new intervention license category entitled Harm Reduction Services and to approve or deny an application for a Harm Reduction Services license. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Human Services) No fiscal impact to IDHS for the regulation and licensing of the Safe Consumption Services programs.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that various added sentences of imprisonment for committing offenses while armed with a firearm or by personally discharging a firearm are discretionary and constitute the maximum sentences that may be imposed by the court. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 5/8-4 from Ch. 38, par. 8-4 720 ILCS 5/9-1.2 from Ch. 38, par. 9-1.2 720 ILCS 5/10-2 from Ch. 38, par. 10-2 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40 was 720 ILCS 5/12-14.1 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05 was 720 ILCS 5/12-4 720 ILCS 5/18-2 from Ch. 38, par. 18-2 720 ILCS 5/18-4 720 ILCS 5/19-6 was 720 ILCS 5/12-11 720 ILCS 5/33A-3 from Ch. 38, par. 33A-3 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-8-1 Adds reference to: 730 ILCS 5/5-4-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-4-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that in imposing sentences of imprisonment for certain violations of the Criminal Code of 2012, the court may, in its discretion, decline to impose or impose a term of years less than any otherwise applicable sentencing enhancement based upon firearm possession, possession with personal discharge, or possession with personal discharge that proximately causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death to another person. Provides that in the exercise of this discretion the court shall consider specified factors. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 730 ILCS 5/5-4-1 Adds reference to: 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-105 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that when a person commits an offense and the person is under 21, rather than under 18, the court, at the sentencing hearing shall consider specified factors in mitigation in determining the appropriate sentence. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the defendant is under 18 at the time of the commission of the offense and convicted of first degree murder and would otherwise be subject to sentencing under certain provisions based on the category of persons identified therein, the court shall impose a sentence of not less than 40 years of imprisonment. Provides that, in addition, the court may, in its discretion, decline to impose the sentencing enhancements based upon the possession or use of a firearm during the commission of the offense. Fiscal Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) HB 2989 amends the Criminal Code of 2012, making various statutory sentencing provisions discretionary rather than mandatory. Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact on the state appropriation to the judicial branch. It is not possible to determine what fiscal impact, if any, the bill would have on local judicial budgets. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the defendant is under 18 at the time of the commission of the offense and convicted of first degree murder and would otherwise be subject to sentencing under certain provisions based on the category of persons identified therein, the court shall impose a sentence of not less than 40 years of imprisonment. Provides that, in addition, the court may, in its discretion, decline to impose the sentencing enhancements based upon the possession or use of a firearm during the commission of the offense.

Appropriates $500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for grants to Radcliffe's Youth Sports Organization, for the purposes of that organization. Effective July 1, 2022.

Amends the School Visitation Rights Act. Provides that an employer that terminates an employee for absences to attend school conferences is liable in a civil action for damages resulting to the employee. Imposes upon the employer the burden of proof to demonstrate that termination is not related to an employee's absence for attendance at a school conference, behavioral meeting, or academic meeting. Effective August 1, 2021.