Recognizes the Assyrian Genocide of 1915 as a genocide and reprehensible crime against humanity and honors the memory of the hundreds of thousands of Assyrians who were murdered during the Assyrian Genocide of 1915. Declares August 7, 2020 as "Assyrian Remembrance Day".
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall mow no more than 15 feet of right-of-way beyond the edge of the roadway. Provides that the Department may make exceptions to this Section if necessary to preserve sight lines for motorists and to prevent the spread of invasive plant species. Effective immediately.
Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that collective bargaining is fundamentally necessary to protect the economic welfare and safety of all workers in the public and private sectors. Provides that no law shall be passed that restricts or interferes with the ability of workers to join together and collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment, including any law that prohibits or restricts the right of private sector employers and employees, through a representative of their own choosing, to enter into and administer union security agreements, should they choose. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the School Code. With respect to school discipline improvement plans, makes changes to how the State Board of Education determines the top 20% of school districts, when notification is given that a plan must be submitted, which school districts are required to submit a plan, the timeframe for school board approval of a plan and submission of that plan to the State Board, and when additional annual progress reports are required. Establishes the Safe Schools and Healthy Learning Environments Grant Program and grants under the program. Sets forth requirements for grant applicants and provisions for the distribution of funds appropriated for the program. Requires the State Board of Education to issue a yearly report on the results of the program in cooperation with school districts participating in the program. Provides that the State Board may adopt any rules necessary for the program. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.176 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. With regard to the student discipline report, provides that the report must include data on the total number of school days missed by a student due to an out-of-school suspension or expulsion and data on the number of arrests made by law enforcement officers of students on school grounds, in school vehicles, at school activities or school-sanctioned events, or as a result of referrals by school officials. Provides that the report must be disaggregated by whether a student qualifies for services under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the total number of school days missed by the student, and the incident type that caused the suspension, expulsion, or removal to an alternative setting. Provides that, in compiling the report, the State Board of Education must use the same disclosure avoidance standards used by the United States Department of Education in its public reporting of data submitted by each school district as part of the Civil Rights Data Collection and must also ensure that cross-tabulation by the various categories of disaggregation is possible. Makes other changes.
Creates the Commission on the Prevention and Access to Treatment of Addiction Act. Provides that the Commission on the Prevention and Access to Treatment of Addiction is established within, but is not subject to the control of, the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Commission shall work to promote positive mental, emotional, and behavioral health and early intervention for persons with a mental illness, and to prevent substance use disorders among residents of the State. Contains provisions concerning the composition of the Commission and reappointments and vacancies. Provides that the Commission may establish advisory committees to assist its work. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including: (i) promoting an understanding of the science of prevention, social determinants of health, and trauma-informed care; (ii) making recommendations to the General Assembly that promote behavioral health and prevention issues at the universal, selective, and indicated levels; (iii) hold public hearings and meetings to accept comment from the general public and to seek advice from experts; and other matters. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the General Assembly on the state of preventing substance use disorder and promoting behavioral health in Illinois.
Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the League of Women Voters of Illinois.
Amends the House Rules. Adds Rule 9.5.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the treasurer of a county shall reimburse a senior citizen, who is a resident of the treasurer's county, for public transportation costs incurred by the senior citizen within another county of the State for a medical appointment or medical services after the senior citizen provides specified documentation. Defines terms. Requires a medical provider to provide to a senior citizen, upon request, a completed uniform form, which the Department of Public Health shall prescribe for statewide use. Lists uniform form requirements. Limits home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Amends the Illinois TRUST Act. Provides that a person shall not be subject to civil arrest in a courthouse while attending a court proceeding or having legal business in the courthouse. Provides that the amendatory Act does not narrow, or in any way lessen, any existing common law privilege and does not apply to arrests made under a valid judicial warrant. Provides that a judicial officer may prohibit activities that threaten access to State courthouses and court proceedings, and may prohibit interruption of judicial administration, including protecting the privilege from civil arrest at courthouses and court proceedings. Defines "judicial officer". Contains a severability clause. Effective immediately.
Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides for registration under the Act of a person convicted of a battery when the court: (1) finds that the battery was sexually motivated as defined in the Sex Offender Management Board Act; and (2) in its discretion requires the person to register under the Act. Provides that the trial court, in its discretion, may require a person convicted of battery to register under the Act if: (1) the complaining witness is 17 years of age or younger; (2) the offender is 21 years of age or older; and (3) the court finds that the battery was sexually motivated as defined in the Sex Offender Management Board Act.
