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Sen. Elgie Sims

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14,130
all sessions
Attendance
89%
1,300 missed
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With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 87% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,647
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1,647 bills and resolutions

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Co-sponsor SB 1814
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
FY19-PRIOR INCURRED COSTS

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the appropriations authorized under Article 137 through Article 166 of Public Act 100-0586 may also be used for costs incurred prior to July 1, 2018. Repeals provisions concerning FY19 prior incurred costs on January 1, 2020. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 105/50 new Adds reference to: New Act 20 ILCS 105/4.02 from Ch. 23, par. 6104.02 20 ILCS 301/5-10 20 ILCS 301/50-35 20 ILCS 505/5f new 20 ILCS 661/Act rep. 20 ILCS 665/3 from Ch. 127, par. 200-23 20 ILCS 665/8b 20 ILCS 1305/1-50 30 ILCS 105/5.857 30 ILCS 105/5.891 new 30 ILCS 105/5h.5 30 ILCS 105/6z-27 30 ILCS 105/6z-32 30 ILCS 105/6z-51 30 ILCS 105/6z-70 30 ILCS 105/6z-100 30 ILCS 105/6z-107 new 30 ILCS 105/8.3 from Ch. 127, par. 144.3 30 ILCS 105/8g 30 ILCS 105/8g-1 30 ILCS 105/13.2 from Ch. 127, par. 149.2 30 ILCS 105/25 from Ch. 127, par. 161 30 ILCS 110/4 new 30 ILCS 115/12 from Ch. 85, par. 616 30 ILCS 730/3 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8203 30 ILCS 740/2-3 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 663 35 ILCS 5/901 from Ch. 120, par. 9-901 70 ILCS 3615/4.09 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.09 105 ILCS 5/2-3.176 new 105 ILCS 5/2-3.177 new 105 ILCS 5/2-3.178 new 105 ILCS 5/3-16 105 ILCS 5/14-7.02c new 105 ILCS 5/18-8.15 210 ILCS 49/2-101 210 ILCS 49/5-107 new 305 ILCS 5/5-2.06 new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01a 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05b new 305 ILCS 5/5-5e 305 ILCS 5/5-30.11 new 305 ILCS 5/12-10 from Ch. 23, par. 12-10 305 ILCS 5/12-4.13c 320 ILCS 25/4 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 404 325 ILCS 20/3 from Ch. 23, par. 4153 325 ILCS 20/3a new 415 ILCS 5/22.15 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1022.15 415 ILCS 5/55.6 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1055.6 415 ILCS 5/57.11 30 ILCS 105/8.12 from Ch. 127, par. 144.12 30 ILCS 105/14.1 from Ch. 127, par. 150.1 40 ILCS 5/14-103.05 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 14-103.05 40 ILCS 5/14-131 40 ILCS 5/14-147.5 40 ILCS 5/14-147.6 40 ILCS 5/14-152.1 40 ILCS 5/15-155 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-155 40 ILCS 5/15-185.5 40 ILCS 5/15-185.6 40 ILCS 5/15-198 40 ILCS 5/16-158 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-158 40 ILCS 5/16-190.5 40 ILCS 5/16-190.6 40 ILCS 5/16-203 40 ILCS 15/1.2 725 ILCS 150/13.2 was 725 ILCS 150/17 725 ILCS 210/9.01 from Ch. 14, par. 209.01 730 ILCS 5/5-9-1.22 new 765 ILCS 1026/15-801 30 ILCS 105/5.891 new 30 ILCS 105/5.893 new 30 ILCS 105/5.894 new 30 ILCS 105/5.895 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-20.1 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-20.2 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-20.3 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-34 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 105/19 from Ch. 120, par. 439.19 35 ILCS 110/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.39 35 ILCS 110/17 from Ch. 120, par. 439.47 35 ILCS 115/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.109 35 ILCS 115/17 from Ch. 120, par. 439.117 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 35 ILCS 120/6 from Ch. 120, par. 445 35 ILCS 120/11 from Ch. 120, par. 450 35 ILCS 505/2 from Ch. 120, par. 418 35 ILCS 505/2b from Ch. 120, par. 418b 35 ILCS 505/8a from Ch. 120, par. 424a 35 ILCS 5/703A 50 ILCS 470/10 50 ILCS 470/31 55 ILCS 5/5-1006 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1006 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.5 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.7 55 ILCS 5/5-1007 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1007 55 ILCS 5/5-1008.5 55 ILCS 5/5-1009 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1009 55 ILCS 5/5-1035.1 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1035.1 55 ILCS 5/5-1184 new 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.3 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.3 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.4 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.4 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.6 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.7 65 ILCS 5/8-11-5 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-5 65 ILCS 5/8-11-6a from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-6a 65 ILCS 5/8-11-22 new 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-6 65 ILCS 5/11-101-3 new 70 ILCS 200/245-12 70 ILCS 750/25 70 ILCS 1605/30 70 ILCS 3610/5.01 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 355.01 70 ILCS 3615/4.03 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.03 70 ILCS 3720/4 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 254 415 ILCS 125/315 415 ILCS 125/320 5 ILCS 100/5-45 from Ch. 127, par. 1005-45 305 ILCS 5/5-5.2 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.2 210 ILCS 45/2-106.1 210 ILCS 45/3-202.05 210 ILCS 45/3-209 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-209 210 ILCS 45/3-305.8 new 210 ILCS 49/3-106 30 ILCS 105/5.897 new 30 ILCS 105/8.25g new 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 110/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.39 35 ILCS 115/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.109 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 20 ILCS 605/605-1025 new 20 ILCS 2705/2705-285 was 20 ILCS 2705/49.06b 20 ILCS 3105/20 new 30 ILCS 769/25-5 30 ILCS 769/25-7 new 30 ILCS 769/25-10 30 ILCS 769/25-15 5 ILCS 100/5-45 from Ch. 127, par. 1005-45 20 ILCS 1705/74 305 ILCS 5/5-5.4 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.4 305 ILCS 5/5-5.4i 25 ILCS 115/1 from Ch. 63, par. 14 105 ILCS 5/14-7.02 from Ch. 122, par. 14-7.02 105 ILCS 230/5-43 new 305 ILCS 5/5-2 from Ch. 23, par. 5-2 305 ILCS 5/5-5.14.5 new 305 ILCS 5/5-5h new 305 ILCS 5/5A-2 from Ch. 23, par. 5A-2 305 ILCS 5/11-5.3 735 ILCS 5/15-1504.1 735 ILCS 5/15-1507.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the FY2020 Budget Implementation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make the changes in State programs that are necessary to implement FY2020 budget recommendations. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 705 ILCS 95/16 new 30 ILCS 738/40-20 Makes a technical correction to a provision of the Illinois Pension Code relating to actuarial value. Adds provisions amending the Urban Weatherization Initiative Act. Provides that grant funds awarded under the Act may be used for any purpose for which bonds are issued under the Build Illinois Bond Act. Amends the Access to Justice Act. Provides that certain grant moneys awarded under Senate Bill 262 of the 101st General Assembly shall be awarded by the Department of Human Services in equal amounts to the Westside Justice Center and the Resurrection Project.

Signed into law Jun 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1807
In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
MEDICAID-MANAGED CARE PAYMENTS

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to require managed care organizations (MCOs) to ensure: (1) that any provider under contract with an MCO on the date of service shall be paid for any medically necessary service rendered to any of the MCO's enrollees, regardless of inclusion on the MCO's published and publicly available roster of available providers; (2) that all contracted providers are listed on an updated roster within 7 days of entering into a contract with the MCO; and (3) that the roster under item (2) is readily accessible by all medical assistance enrollees for purposes of selecting an approved healthcare provider. Requires the Department to require MCOs to expedite payments to providers based on specified criteria (rather than providing that the Department may establish a process for MCOs to expedite payments to providers based on criteria established by the Department). Contains provisions concerning discharge notifications and facility placements and other matters. Effective immediately.

In committee May 31, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 372
Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2019 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in the State of Illinois and urges increased funding and research.

Passed May 31, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 384
Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
ALPHA PHI ALPHA DAY

Designates May 8, 2019 as Alpha Phi Alpha day in the State of Illinois.

Passed May 31, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1115
In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
INC TX-WATER'S EDGE

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a water's edge apportionment election for certain members of a unitary business group. Provides that, with respect to foreign corporations that make a water's edge election, the deduction for dividends is limited to 75%.

In committee May 30, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SJR CA1
Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
CONAMEND-INCOME TAX RATES

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that there may be one tax on the income of individuals and corporations (currently, there may be no more than one income tax imposed on individuals and one income tax imposed on corporations, and the rate of tax imposed upon corporations shall not exceed the rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5). Provides that the income tax may be a fair tax where lower rates apply to lower income levels and higher rates apply to higher income levels. Provides that no government other than the State may impose a tax on or measured by income. Effective upon being declared adopted. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the resolved clause. Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that the General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State. Provides that the highest rate imposed on corporations may not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Passed May 27, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1942
In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT

Creates the Reproductive Health Act. Provides that every individual has a fundamental right to make autonomous decisions about one's own reproductive health. Provides that every individual who becomes pregnant has a fundamental right to continue the pregnancy and give birth or to have an abortion, and to make autonomous decisions about how to exercise that right. Provides that a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus does not have independent rights under the law, of this State. Provides prohibited State actions. Provides that a party aggrieved by a violation of the Act may bring a civil lawsuit. Provides that a health care professional shall report each abortion performed to the Department of Public Health. Limits home rule powers. Repeals provisions regarding abortion in the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act, the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act, and the Injunction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Repeals the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975, the Partial-birth Abortion Ban Act, and the Abortion Performance Refusal Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Children and Family Services Act, the Counties Code, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Vital Records Act, the Criminal Code of 2012, and the Rights of Married Persons Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that information and records held by the Department collected under the Reproductive Health Act is exempt from inspection and copying. Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act. Provides that that term "ambulatory surgical treatment center" does not include any facility in which the performance of abortion procedures is limited to those performed without general, epidural, or spinal anesthesia. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides insurance requirements for the coverage of abortion. Makes corresponding changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that operative surgery does not include abortions performed without general, epidural, or spinal anesthesia, and other gynecological procedures related to abortions. Amends the Environmental Act. Provides that tissue and products from an abortion or miscarriage may be buried, entombed, or cremated. Effective immediately.

In committee May 21, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1594
In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PARENT NOTICE ABORTION-REPEAL

Repeals the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995. Makes corresponding changes in the Counties Code, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, and the Consent by Minors to Medical Procedures Act. Effective immediately.

In committee May 21, 2019 1 co-sponsor
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