Rep. Larry Walsh

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a veteran who is certified by the Department of Veterans' Affairs to be at least 10% disabled with service related disabilities or who is in receipt of total disability pension may trap, as permitted by the Code, without procuring a trapping license. Provides further that a military member returning from mobilization and service outside the United States who is an Illinois resident may trap, as permitted by the Code, without paying any fees required to obtain a trapping license, if he or she applies for the license within 2 years after returning from service abroad or after mobilization. Adds trapping licenses to the terminally ill hunter licensing program. Provides that persons on active duty in the Armed Forces or Illinois residents with a Type 1 or Type 4, Class 2 disability as defined in the Illinois Identification Card Act may trap, as permitted by the Code, without procuring a trapping license. Adds definitions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act. Provides that an authority may require a wireless provider to include documentation and certification that the small wireless facility and location meets all FCC standards and regulations at the wireless provider's sole cost and expense. Provides that an authority may require (currently, propose) that the small wireless facility be collocated on an existing utility pole or existing wireless support structure within 200 (currently, 100) feet of the proposed collocation, which the applicant shall accept if it has the right to use the alternate structure on reasonable terms and conditions and the alternate location and structure does not impose technical limits or additional significant costs (currently, additional material costs as determined by the applicant). Provides that an authority may require a wireless provider to comply with generally applicable standards, including acoustic regulations. Repeals a Section that repeals the Act on June 1, 2021. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may require that a small wireless facility be collocated on any existing utility pole within its public rights-of-way and the entity owning the utility pole shall provide access for that purpose. Provides that any fee charged for the use of a utility pole under the Section shall be at the lowest rate charged by the entity owning the utility pole and shall not exceed the entity's actual costs. Effective immediately, except for certain provisions.

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may establish goals to promote minority-owned and operated businesses, women-owned and operated businesses, businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities, and businesses located within the county. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-15 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-25 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-35 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-40 735 ILCS 30/25-5-105 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regional Water Commissions Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Allows a regional water commission to provide for credits against amounts due to the commission from a municipality as a means to repay a municipality for specified costs incurred by the municipality relating to the regional water commission. Allows amendment or extension of specified contracts beyond 101 years by agreement of the parties. Provides that an owner of a bond issued under the Division, a trustee under a master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture, or, in certain circumstances, both may enforce and compel performance relating to the bonds (now, only a holder of a bond issued under the Division has that right). Allows a commission to use alternate project delivery methods, establish goals or requirements for the procurement of goods and services and for construction contracts, accept assignment of municipal waterworks system contracts or other public improvement contracts, and take property by quick-take in specified circumstances. Makes other changes. Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Provides that a regional water commission may initiate quick-take proceedings for one period of 3 years after adoption of a schedule for acquisition of property or easements for the purposes of the regional water commission. Provides that the provisions do not authorize more than one 3-year quick-take period for any one regional water commission. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-7 new 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-50 new 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-55 new 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-60 new 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-65 new 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-70 new 65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-75 new Gives regional water commissions the authority to enter into design-build contracts and use a design-build delivery system. Includes definitions and requirements for the design-build delivery system.

Amends the One Day Rest In Seven Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.

Amends the Departments of State Government Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois by repealing the Section that created the Department of Natural Resources Advisory Board. Makes corresponding changes in the Wildlife Code and the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to conduct regional yearly public forums to obtain public input and comments on subjects, matters, or programs under the control of the Department of Natural Resources. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to consider all comments received during a public forum. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-560 rep. 20 ILCS 801/1-15 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-560 was 20 ILCS 5/6.08 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Departments of State Government Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the term of all incumbent members of the Advisory Board to the Department of Natural Resources shall terminate on August 1, 2022, and, requires the Governor to make appointments to fill the vacancies. Adds a provision requiring the Board to formulate and present long range recommendations (instead of policies) in certain areas. Removes a requirement for the Board to make a study of the personnel structure of the Department and make recommendations to the Governor and Director of Natural Resources. Provides that the Board may advise on (instead of "shall make studies of") the land acquisition needs of the Department. Amends the Wildlife Code. Removes the provision permitting the Board to make recommendations to the Director of Natural Resources on reductions or increases of seasons, bag or possession limits, or closure of any season. Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Removes a provision requiring approval of the Board for the Director to, by administrative rule, lengthen, shorten, or close the season. Removes a provision requiring the Department to consult with the Board in order to make grants or loans to units of government as authorized by the Act. Removes a provision requiring the Department to provide for a public meeting to be conducted by the Board prior to the Department approving grants to a unit of local government for the acquisition of open space and natural land. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Departments of State Government Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the term of all incumbent members of the Advisory Board to the Department of Natural Resources shall terminate on August 1, 2022, and requires the Governor to make appointments to fill the vacancies. Adds a provision requiring the Board to formulate and present long-range recommendations (instead of policies) in certain areas. Removes a requirement for the Board to make a study of the personnel structure of the Department and make recommendations to the Governor and Director of Natural Resources. Provides that the Board may advise on (instead of "shall make studies of") the land acquisition needs of the Department. Amends the Wildlife Code. Removes the provision permitting the Board to make recommendations to the Director of Natural Resources on reductions or increases of seasons, bag or possession limits, or closure of any season. Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Removes a provision requiring approval of the Board for the Director, by administrative rule, to lengthen, shorten, or close the season. Removes a provision requiring the Department to consult with the Board in order to make grants or loans to units of government as authorized by the Act. Removes a provision requiring the Department to provide for a public meeting to be conducted by the Board prior to the Department approving grants to a unit of local government for the acquisition of open space and natural land.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government, through its authorized agency, has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

Creates the Electric Vehicle Recycling Act. Provides that, within 60 days after the Act's effective date, manufacturers of electric vehicles that contain hazardous components and batteries must begin to implement a collection program that facilitates the removal of hazardous components and batteries from end-of-life vehicles prior to the electric vehicles being flattened, crushed, shredded, or otherwise processed for recycling and to collect and properly manage hazardous components and batteries in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, within 90 days after the Act's effective date, manufacturers of electric vehicles that contain hazardous components and batteries must submit to the Environmental Protection Agency an implementation plan that describes how the collection program will be carried out for the duration of the program. Requires the Agency to provide assistance to manufacturers in their implementation of the collection program. Contains provisions regarding violations and penalties under the Act and indemnification for manufacturers. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

States opposition to any additional excise taxes on Illinois businesses that produce beer, wine, or liquor or their related industries.

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Requires specified personnel of a child care facility to be present at the open or close of the facility. Provides that early childhood teachers shall meet specified qualifications. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall adopt rules on the qualifications of persons directly responsible for the care and welfare of children served in accordance with the qualifications for early childhood teachers. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the legislative purpose of the Act. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 1305/1-5 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Home Modification Program Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish a home modification funding system that is streamlined, effective, and administered by experts within the disability community. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Home Modification Program to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for home modification projects. Requires the Department to designate a statewide association that represents centers for independent living to serve as the lead agency to administer the Program. Requires the Department to provide funding for the Program. Requires the lead agency to distribute any moneys it receives from the Department to the State's 22 centers for independent living, covering all 102 counties. Provides that the lead agency shall ensure that each center for independent living has access to at least $105,000 to use for home modification projects, with the excess funds subject to reallocation during the 4th fiscal quarter of each year. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements for applicants under the Program; standards and qualifications for home modification projects; the lead agency's establishment of a Home Modification Subcommittee to provide additional oversight of the home modification projects; and an administrative fee to the lead agency. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Specifies that the duty of the Department of Human Services to establish the Home Modification Program is subject to the availability of appropriations in an amount sufficient to implement and administer the Program. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 1305/1-5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the legislative purpose of the Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 1305/1-5 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 430/20-5 20 ILCS 5/5-200 was 20 ILCS 5/7.11 20 ILCS 5/5-222 20 ILCS 105/7.01 from Ch. 23, par. 6107.01 20 ILCS 2310/2310-347 20 ILCS 3855/1-70 20 ILCS 3930/4 from Ch. 38, par. 210-4 20 ILCS 4116/10 20 ILCS 4116/15 20 ILCS 4116/25 20 ILCS 4116/30 20 ILCS 4118/10 20 ILCS 4120/1 20 ILCS 4120/5 20 ILCS 4120/10 20 ILCS 4120/15 20 ILCS 4120/20 20 ILCS 4120/25 20 ILCS 4122/95 20 ILCS 5086/5 20 ILCS 5110/20 70 ILCS 210/14 from Ch. 85, par. 1234 70 ILCS 1801/95 70 ILCS 1801/100 70 ILCS 1801/115 230 ILCS 10/5 from Ch. 120, par. 2405 415 ILCS 155/10 430 ILCS 65/10 from Ch. 38, par. 83-10 430 ILCS 66/20 615 ILCS 60/Act rep. 775 ILCS 5/8-101 from Ch. 68, par. 8-101 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that the Director of the Illinois Power Agency shall be appointed for a 6-year term (rather than a 2-year term). Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Specifies that the Director of Aging may be an individual who has experience in providing services to senior citizens. Provides that the Director of the Illinois Power Agency must have 10 years (rather than 15 years) of experience in the electric industry, electricity policy, or electricity markets. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Specifies that members of the Council on Aging may include individuals who have actual experience in providing services to senior citizens (rather than only senior citizens). Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Repeals a provision limiting the number of terms that may be served by members of the Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Board. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Changes the calculation of the salary of the Director of the Illinois Power Agency. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Authorizes designees to serve in place of members on the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Amends the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Transportation Infrastructure and Policy Act. Provides that: (i) members shall be appointed to the Commission by December 31, 2022 (rather than May 31, 2022); (ii) the Commission shall hold its first meeting by January 15, 2023 (rather than within 2 months from the Act's effective date); (iii) the Commission shall report a summary of its activities and produce a final report to the General Assembly by September 15, 2023 (rather than January 31, 2023); and (iv) the Commission is dissolved, and the Act is repealed, on September 30, 2023 (rather than February 1, 2023). Amends the Renewable Energy Component Recycling Task Force Act. Deletes provisions requiring the legislative leaders' appointees to the Renewable Energy Component Recycling Task Force to be representatives of solid waste disposal and renewable energy organizations. Amends the Illinois Indian American Advisory Council Act. Changes the Act's short title to the Illinois South Asian American Advisory Council Act. Replaces references to "Indian" with "South Asian" throughout the Act. Amends the Hydrogen Economy Act. Extends the Act's repeal date from June 1, 2023 to June 1, 2026. Adds 8 legislative appointees to the membership of the Task Force. Amends the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. Adds a gubernatorial appointee and a mayoral appointee to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Board. Amends the Alexander-Cairo Port District Act. Adds 2 gubernatorial appointees to the Board of the District and requires one to have wetlands mitigation experience and one to have economic development experience. Requires 5 members of the Board (rather than 4 members of the Board) for a quorum for the transaction of business. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes a provision requiring the appointment to the Illinois Gaming Board of a board member who is a certified public accountant. Amends the Environmental Justice Act. Specifies that members appointed on or after the effective date are to serve 4-year terms (rather than 2-year terms). Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Changes the experiential requirements for members of the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Changes the experiential requirements for members of the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board. Repeals the Des Plaines and the Illinois Rivers Act. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Authorizes the appointment to the Human Rights Commission of board members having 4 years of professional experience working for community organizations or community affairs organizations. Effective immediately.