Rep. Michael D. Unes

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the minimum mandatory coverage amounts for liability insurance policies in this State and increases the amounts sufficient to satisfy a judgment following a motor vehicle accident as follows: bodily injury or death to any one person from $25,000 to $50,000; bodily injury or death to more than one person from $50,000 to $100,000; and injury or destruction of property of others from $20,000 to $40,000.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of documents relating to applications for public assistance, which shall include the power to subpoena any and all evidence necessary to process applications for medical assistance under this Code. Provides that any person who otherwise fails to respond to a subpoena or who knowingly provides false information to the Department during an investigation is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that an attorney representing an applicant or authorized representative admitted to practice in the State of Illinois may issue subpoenas on behalf of the Department for witnesses and documents relevant to the application. Provides that the authorization of the Department is not required to obtain the issuance by an attorney of a subpoena. Requires the Department to adopt rules necessary to allow the issuance of subpoenas including, but not limited to, the creation of a form subpoena for use by attorneys.

Commends Mary Patton for her volunteer work as a lobbyist for AARP.

States opposition to any measure that would allow the creation of a graduated income tax on Illinois residents.

Recognizes Illinoisans participating in Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and advocacy events in March 2019 and throughout the year.

Adopts the House Rules for the 101st General Assembly.

Amends the Illinois Prison Inspection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the State Revenue Sharing Act. Provides that, in fiscal year 2018, each school district having Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund receipts totaling 13% or more of its total revenues in fiscal year 2016 shall receive an additional amount equal to 11% of the total amount distributed to the school district from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund during fiscal year 2016. Requires the State Board of Education to identify those school districts to the Department of Revenue. Provides that the total amount of additional distributions shall not exceed $4,353,136. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that licensed medically complex for the developmentally disabled facilities (MC/DD) (rather than licensed long-term care facilities for persons under 22 years of age) that serve severely and chronically ill patients (rather than pediatric patients) shall have a specific reimbursement system designed to recognize the characteristics and needs of the patients they serve. Sets forth certain reimbursement rates for MC/DD facilities for date of services starting July 1, 2018. Requires MC/DD facilities to document within each resident's medical record the conditions or services using the minimum data set documentation standards and requirements to qualify for exceptional care reimbursement. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall be responsible for reimbursement calculations and direct payment for services. Imposes an assessment and licensing fee on MC/DD facilities. Creates the Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled Provider Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing assessment moneys, including making payments to intermediate care facilities for persons with a developmental disability that are also licensed as MC/DD facilities and making payments of any amounts which are reimbursable to the federal government. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled Provider Fund. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code and the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act. In provisions granting exemptions for veterans with disabilities, provides that, if the veteran has received the same protected evaluation rating and level of disability for 20 or more years by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs, then that veteran need not annually reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.