Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for an employer to refuse to make certain reasonable accommodations in the workplace for an employee protected under an order of protection. Provides that an employer is not required to make the reasonable accommodations if they cause undue hardship on the work operations of the employer. For purposes of the new provisions, defines "undue hardship" as significant difficulty or expense on the operation of an employer, when considered in light of: (1) the nature and cost of the reasonable accommodation needed; (2) the overall financial resources, number of employees, and the number, type, and placement of the work locations of an employer; and (3) the type of operation of the employer, including the composition, structure, and functions of the workforce of the employer, the geographic separateness of the employee's work location from the employer, and the administrative or fiscal relationship of the work location to the employer. Provides that prior to making the reasonable accommodations, an employer may verify that an employee is protected by an order of protection entered under the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 or the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986.
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Creates the Long-Term Accounting Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to improve transparency and accountability during the State budget process. Contains provisions concerning the passage of appropriation bills and the electronic publication of appropriation bills. Amends the State Comptroller Act. Amends the Commission on Governmental Forecasting and Accountability Act. Provides that the Commission on Governmental Forecasting and Accountability must publish fiscal budget statements. Sets forth the requirements for the fiscal budget statements. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Provides that in order to receive payment under the Act, State agencies shall submit all invoices to the State Comptroller within 30 days after receiving sufficient information to create a proper bill or invoice. Provides that no contracts shall be entered into by a State agency without appropriation authority for the term of the contract. Effective immediately.
Urges the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to research programs of identification and training for therapy dogs, especially therapy dogs designated for veterans, and provide a report to the General Assembly on possibilities for legislation to provide a certification program for therapy dogs in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, Drug Asset Forfeiture Act, and the Narcotics Profit Forfeiture Act. Provides in provisions pertaining to forfeiture proceedings that the court shall admit a signed statement by a person who is 65 years old or older to demonstrate that the conveyance or other property was used without his or her consent. Provides that a claimant may file a temporary restraining order against the person who used his or her property without his or her consent under the Code of Civil Procedure.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that in lieu of filing a statement of economic interests, members of the General Assembly and executive branch constitutional officers may enter into a blind trust. Provides that any elected official choosing to set up a blind trust shall submit documentation to the Secretary of State attesting to the creation of a blind trust on his or her behalf, and confirming his or her intent to do so in lieu of filing a statement of economic interests. Defines "blind trust".
Amends the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Act. Provides that the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission shall be composed of 11 Commissioners (currently, members) that are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Requires at least 8 (currently, 6) commissioners of the Commission to be people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Specifies the membership of the Commission. Modifies the qualifications and duties of the Director of the Commission. Provides that the added Director qualifications shall apply to anyone who becomes Director on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Establishes the Director as the chief executive officer of the Commission. Modifies a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Commission. Defines "commissioner".
Mourns the death of Donald Leroy Thompson of Montgomery.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In provisions regarding appointment of a fire chief, acting chief, department head, or a position, by whatever title, that is responsible for day-to-day operations of a fire department for greater than 180 days, limits home rule powers on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Jeff Long of Naperville.