Sen. Emil Jones

Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Provides that notwithstanding the provisions of the Act and the Uniform Arbitration Act, arbitrators' decisions involving peace officer terminations or suspensions of more than 30 days are subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. Amends the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act. Provides that for purposes of an arbitration proceeding concerning alleged misconduct by a peace officer: (1) a law enforcement agency or, if applicable, a civilian or community oversight board, agency or review body, has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to show that: (1) the officer engaged in the alleged misconduct; and (2) created to oversee disciplinary matters concerning law enforcement officers pursuant to a city charter or ordinance for which a measure that included the question of whether to establish the board, agency, or body. Provides that when the imposed disciplinary action is termination of employment, an arbitrator may not set aside or reduce the imposed disciplinary action if setting aside or reducing the disciplinary action is inconsistent with the public interest in maintaining community trust, enforcing a higher standard of conduct for officers and ensuring an accountable, fair, and just disciplinary process. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall adopt rules that prescribe uniform: (1) standards of conduct, including guidelines and procedures, to which law enforcement officers shall adhere; and (2) disciplinary standards and procedures, including a range of disciplinary actions that may include consideration of aggravating or mitigating circumstances, by which a law enforcement agency, a civilian or community oversight board, agency or review body, and an arbitrator who serves in an arbitration proceeding concerning peace officer discipline. Makes other changes.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Naprapathic Practice Act is repealed on January 1, 2028 (instead of January 1, 2023). Amends the Naprapathic Practice Act. Defines "email address of record". Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid physical and email address and inform the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of any change of physical or email address within 14 days. Provides that the Department shall assign a customer's identification number to each applicant for a license. Provides that making a material misstatement in furnishing information to the Department is grounds for disciplinary action. Provides that a person not licensed under the Act and engaged in the business of offering naprapathy services shall not aid, assist, procure, advise, employ, or contract with any unlicensed person to practice naprapathy contrary to the rules of the Act. Provides that the Department may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a tax return. Makes changes to the provisions regarding physical and mental examinations of a licensee or applicant. Removes a provision that provides that if the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation fails to issue a final order within 30 days after receipt of the hearing officer's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations, then the hearing officer's determinations become a final order. Makes other changes. Specified provisions are effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 63/15 225 ILCS 63/17 225 ILCS 63/36 new 225 ILCS 63/150 225 ILCS 63/155 225 ILCS 63/165 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Naprapathic Practice Act on January 1, 2028 (instead of January 1, 2023). Amends the Naprapathic Practice Act. Defines "Board" and "email address of record". Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and inform the Department of any change of address or email address within 14 days. Provides that naprapathic practice means identification, evaluation, and treatment (rather than only the evaluation) of persons with connective tissue disorders through the use of naprapathic case history and palpation or treatment. Provides that a naprapath shall order additional screening if the patient does not demonstrate measurable or functional improvement after 6 visits and continued improvement thereafter. Provides that a naprapath shall refer a patient to the patient's treating health care profession of record if the patient's condition is determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the naprapath. Provides that a person may be qualified to receive a license as a naprapath if he or she is at least 21 years of age (rather than 18 years of age) and, for licenses granted on or after January 1, 2028, has graduated from a 4-year college level program or its equivalent approved by the Department. Creates the Board of Naprapathy. Provides for membership and duties of the Board. Provides that the Department shall assign a customer's identification number to each applicant for a license. Provides that making a material misstatement in furnishing information to the Department is grounds for disciplinary action. Provides that a person not licensed under the Act and engaged in the business of offering naprapathy services shall not aid, assist, procure, advise, employ, or contract with any unlicensed person to practice naprapathy contrary to the Act. Provides that the Department may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a tax return, to pay the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed tax return, or to pay any final assessment of tax, penalty, or interest. Makes changes to the provisions regarding physical and mental examinations of a licensee or applicant. Removes a provision that provides that if the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation fails to issue a final order within 30 days after receipt of the hearing officer's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations, then the hearing officer's determinations become a final order. Provides that the Board shall review the report of the hearing office and present its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Secretary. Provides that an order shall be prima facie proof that the Board and its members are qualified to act. Removes a provision that provides that exhibits shall be certified without cost. Repeals a provision regarding rosters. Makes conforming and other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.

Amends the Telehealth Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Division of Real Estate General Fund. Repeals provisions creating the Real Estate Audit Fund, the Home Inspector Administration Fund, and the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Fund. Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning requirements for an auctioneer license and application; expiration, renewal, and continuing education; fees and disposition of funds; grounds for disciplinary actions; returned checks and dishonored credit card charges; and the Auction Advisory Board. Creates provisions concerning confidentiality; citations; illegal discrimination; and no private right of action. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Board; fidelity insurance and segregation of accounts; licenses, renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; and fees. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; renewal of licenses; unlicensed practice; civil penalties; and surcharges. Creates provisions concerning illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; requirements for license as a residential leasing agent; good moral character; offices; expiration and renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements; agency relationship disclosure; dual agency; grounds for discipline; citations; restoration of a suspended or revoked license; administrative review venue; the Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board; and licensing of education providers. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; renewal of licenses; and the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act concerning qualifications for registration, reports, and good moral character. Amends the Professional Limited Liability Company Act concerning the nature of business. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000 concerning broker licensure. Repeals the Real Estate Regulation Transfer Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except provisions repealing provisions of the State Finance Act take effect July 1, 2023.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2030. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.40 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.41 new 20 ILCS 2105/2105-35 20 ILCS 2105/2105-120 was 20 ILCS 2105/60g 225 ILCS 411/5-15 225 ILCS 411/5-16 new 225 ILCS 411/5-20 225 ILCS 411/5-25 225 ILCS 411/5-26 new 225 ILCS 411/10-20 225 ILCS 411/10-21 225 ILCS 411/10-25 225 ILCS 411/10-40 225 ILCS 411/10-55 225 ILCS 411/20-10 225 ILCS 411/25-3 225 ILCS 411/25-5 225 ILCS 411/25-10 225 ILCS 411/25-15 225 ILCS 411/25-25 225 ILCS 411/25-26 new 225 ILCS 411/25-30 225 ILCS 411/25-35 225 ILCS 411/25-90 225 ILCS 411/25-95 225 ILCS 411/25-105 225 ILCS 411/25-115 225 ILCS 411/35-5 225 ILCS 411/35-15 225 ILCS 411/75-45 225 ILCS 411/25-1 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-50 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-55 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-60 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-100 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-110 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-120 rep. 225 ILCS 411/25-125 rep. 225 ILCS 411/75-20 rep. 225 ILCS 411/75-35 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Cemetery Oversight Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees under the Act shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that all information collected by the Department in the course of an investigation shall be maintained for the confidential use of the Department. Provides that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation has the authority to appoint an attorney licensed in Illinois to serve as a hearing officer in specified actions. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; the powers and duties of the Department; application for original license; qualifications for licensure; certification; renewal, reinstatement, or restoration of a license; contracts; fees; exemptions; citations; grounds for disciplinary action; injunction and cease and desist orders; investigation, notice, and hearings; motions for rehearing; record of proceedings; restoration of licenses from discipline; administrative review; and unlicensed practice. Makes other changes. Repeals provisions concerning denial of license or exemption from licensure; findings and recommendations; rehearing; secretary, rehearing; certifications of record, costs; civil action and civil penalties; whistleblower protection; rules; roster; and the Cemetery Oversight Board. Amends the Department of Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes in provisions concerning the prohibited uses of roster information and board reports. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act from January 1, 2022 to January 2, 2032. Effective immediately.

Amends the Official United States Flag Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2026 (currently, June 1, 2021). Effective immediately.

Amends the State Finance Act. Repeals provisions concerning various special funds. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Creates the Renewable Gas and Low-Carbon Fuels Act. Provides that a public utility that provides natural gas distribution services in the State shall incorporate low-carbon fuels into its gas supply portfolio. Provides for goals for the total amount of renewable gas and other low-carbon fuels incorporated by the natural gas utility. Provides that for purposes of meeting the goals, low-carbon fuels that are purchased by the natural gas utility must include environmental commodities associated with the gas. Provides that a natural gas utility may seek authorization from the Illinois Commerce Commission to engage in low-carbon fuels activities. Provides that the Commission shall approve a low-carbon fuels activity if it determines the low-carbon fuels activity investment and expenses are consistent with the provisions of the Act and the natural gas utility has demonstrated that the low-carbon fuels activity provides one or more specified benefits. Provides that the Commission shall review and, by order, approve, or approve as modified, the natural gas utility's low-carbon fuels activity proposal within 180 days after the date on which it is filed. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules governing filing requirements, reporting requirements, and the process for natural gas utilities to fully recover prudently incurred costs associated with low-carbon fuels activity. Provides that all environmental commodities from low-carbon fuels resulting from the purchase of low-carbon fuels for gas supply or the ownership of a low-carbon fuels facility shall be applied to the benefit of gas customers. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to allow the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt emergency rules. Effective immediately.