Sen. Elgie Sims

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall progressively increase rates and reimbursements so that by July 1, 2018 direct support persons earn a base wage of not less than $5.25 per hour above the highest of the federal, State, county, or municipal minimum wages, and so that other front-line personnel earn a commensurate wage, and by July 1, 2020 direct support persons earn a base wage of not less than $6.75 per hour above the highest of the federal, State, county, or municipal minimum wages. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall establish or adopt an electronic system to allow an automotive recycler, scrap processor, repairer, or rebuilder to submit a report of any transaction that involves a vehicle or vehicle part to the Secretary of State and complete a real-time inquiry to verify that a vehicle or vehicle part has not been reported stolen. Requires that a report of any transaction involving a vehicle or vehicle part shall be submitted to the Secretary within 48 hours of each day's close of business with specific information included. Provides that, without charge and upon request, the Secretary shall make the report available to any law enforcement agency. Provides that the Secretary shall forward the report to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System within 2 business days of its receipt. Provides that before the purchase of a vehicle or vehicle part, an automotive recycler, scrap processor, repairer, or rebuilder shall access the electronic system to determine whether a vehicle or vehicle part has been reported stolen. Provides procedures for an automotive recycler, scrap processor, repairer, or rebuilder for how to proceed with a transaction regarding a vehicle or vehicle part that has or has not been reported stolen.

Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in Section on Division of Forensic Services.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides a person subject to bail on a Category B offense shall have $30 deducted from his or her monetary bail as determined by the court under the Code for every day the person is incarcerated. Provides any sum of money deposited by any person to secure his or her release from custody which remains unclaimed by the person entitled to its return for 3 years after the conditions of the bail bond have been performed and the accused has been discharged from all obligations in the cause shall be presumed to be abandoned and subject to disposition under the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Eliminates publishing requirements and other provisions concerning unclaimed bail deposits. Effective immediately.

Creates the Right to Know Act. Provides that an operator of a commercial website or online service that collects personally identifiable information through the internet about individual customers residing in Illinois who use or visit its commercial website or online service shall notify those customers of certain specified information pertaining to its personal information sharing practices. Requires an operator to make available certain specified information upon disclosing a customer's personal information to a third party, and to provide an e-mail address or toll-free telephone number whereby customers may request or obtain that information. Provides for a right of action to customers whose rights are violated under the Act. Provides that any waiver of the provisions of the Act or any agreement that does not comply with the applicable provisions of the Act shall be void and unenforceable. Provides that no provision of the Act shall be construed to conflict with or apply to certain specified provisions of federal law or certain interactions with State or local government. Provides findings and purpose. Defines terms.

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in Section on Division of Forensic Services.

Amends the State Property Control Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of any public institution of higher education in this State is authorized to dispose of surplus real estate of that public institution of higher education. Specifies the manner in which a Board of Trustees may dispose of surplus real estate. Provides that a Board of Trustees may retain the proceeds from the sale, lease, or other transfer of all or any part of the real estate deemed surplus real estate in a separate account in the treasury of the institution for the purpose of deferred maintenance and emergency repair of institution property. Requires the Auditor General to examine the separate account to ensure the use or deposit of the proceeds in a manner consistent with the stated purpose. Defines "public institution of higher education". Effective immediately.

Amends the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.