Sen. Dan McConchie

Amends the Constitutional Revision Article of the Illinois Constitutional. Provides that amendments to the Illinois Constitution (currently, Article IV of the Constitution only) may be proposed by a petition signed by a number of electors equal in number to at least eight percent of the total votes cast for candidates for Governor in the preceding gubernatorial election. Provides that the initiative process shall not be used for the proposal, modification, or repeal of any portion of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution or to modify the initiative process for proposing amendments to the Constitution. Makes conforming changes. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for the recall of all State Executive Branch officers, legislative leaders, the Auditor General, members of the General Assembly, and local government officials. Makes changes to the procedures for the recall of the Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that upon the death of a designated beneficiary, proceeds from an ABLE account may be transferred pursuant to a payable on death account agreement executed by the designated beneficiary or designated representative. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 505/16.6 Adds reference to: 15 ILCS 505/1 from Ch. 130, par. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning bond.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a third-party facilitator license. Establishes licensing fees, recordkeeping requirements, reporting requirements, and other requirements for a third-party facilitator licensee. Provides that a retailer may deliver alcoholic liquors to the home or other designated location of a consumer in this State if specified conditions are met, including verifying that the individual accepting the delivery is at least 21 years of age. Provides that a retailer may use the services of a third-party facilitator by means of the Internet or mobile application to facilitate the sale of alcoholic liquors to be delivered to the home or other designated location of a consumer in this State if specified conditions are met, including verifying that the individual accepting the delivery is at least 21 years of age. Provides that the Illinois Liquor Control Commission may not treat a violation of those conditions as a violation by the retailer. Preempts home rule powers. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to: 235 ILCS 5/3-12 235 ILCS 5/5-3 235 ILCS 5/6-18.5 new 235 ILCS 5/6-29.5 new Adds reference to: 235 ILCS 5/5-1 from Ch. 43, par. 115 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that nothing in the Act, except for specified provisions concerning prohibited sales and possession of alcoholic liquor (instead of nothing in Public Act 95-634), shall deny, limit, remove, or restrict the ability of a holder of a retailer's license to transfer or ship (instead of transfer, deliver, or ship) alcoholic liquor to the purchaser for use or consumption subject to any applicable local law or ordinance. Provides that nothing in the Act, except for specified provisions concerning prohibited sales and possession of alcoholic liquor, shall deny, limit, remove, or restrict the ability of a holder of a retailer's license to deliver alcoholic liquor to the purchaser for use or consumption. Provides that the delivery shall only be made within 12 hours from the time the alcoholic liquor leaves the licensed premises of the retailer for delivery. Defines "shipping" and "deliver" for purposes of a provision concerning licenses. Limits home rule powers to regulate the delivery of alcoholic liquor. Makes other changes. House Committee Amendment No. 5 Provides that nothing in the Act, except for specified provisions concerning prohibited sales and possession of alcoholic liquor, direct shipments of alcoholic liquor, and shipments of wine (instead of provisions concerning prohibited contracts) shall deny, limit, remove, or restrict the ability of a holder of a retailer's license to transfer or ship alcoholic liquor to the purchaser for use or consumption subject to any applicable local law or ordinance. Provides that nothing in the Act, except for specified provisions concerning prohibited sales and possession of alcoholic liquor, direct shipments of alcoholic liquor, and shipments of wine (instead of provisions concerning prohibited contracts), shall deny, limit, remove, or restrict the ability of a holder of a retailer's license to deliver alcoholic liquor to the purchaser for use or consumption.

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice to send to a consumer an unsolicited check that, when cashed, obligates the recipient to repay the amount of the check plus interest and fees. Provides that the provision does not apply to a transaction in which a consumer has submitted an application for, or requested an extension of, credit from the person before receiving the check or instrument, or when the consumer has an existing relationship with the person. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 815 ILCS 505/2WWW new Adds reference to: 205 ILCS 670/18 from Ch. 17, par. 5424 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act. Provides that no person shall deliver to a consumer an unsolicited check payable to the consumer that, upon cashing, obligates the consumer to repay the amount of the check plus interest and fees unless the check bears the following statement printed in 18-point type in uppercase print on the face of the check: "THIS IS A LOAN.". Excludes certain transactions involving consumers who have requested an extension of credit or who have an existing relationship with the person advertising. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 205 ILCS 670/18 Adds reference to: 235 ILCS 5/6-5 from Ch. 43, par. 122 235 ILCS 5/6-6.65 new 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the amendatory Act may be known as the COVID-19 Pandemic Hospitality Recovery Act. Provides that payment by credit card during the period during which merchandising credit may be extended shall be considered payment. Provides that a retailer may use a credit card to make purchases from a distributor, and the distributor may charge to the retailer any fees associated with that credit card transaction. Provides that manufacturers, non-resident dealers, foreign importers, distributors, or importing distributors may donate money or COVID-19-related improvements, fixtures, and equipment to an entity exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code with the intent that eligible restaurants or retail licensees will apply for and acquire these COVID-19-related improvements, fixtures, and equipment for their use in their operations during the current COVID-19 pandemic until December 31, 2021. Provides that retail license holders may accept temporary donations, pursuant to certain restrictions, of COVID-19-related improvements, fixtures, and equipment from an entity exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code donated to the entity by Illinois licensed manufacturers, non-resident dealers, foreign importers, distributors, or importing distributors. Authorizes the delivery and carry out of a single serving of wine if specified conditions are met. Provides that the provision concerning delivery and carry out of mixed drinks is repealed on January 1, 2024 (instead of June 2, 2021). Makes other changes. Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, with respect to certain eating and drinking establishments, the obligation to make quarter monthly payments shall be suspended, and the taxpayer shall, instead, make monthly payments as otherwise provided by law. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that if a taxpayer is engaged in business in the industry identified under Subsector 722 of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) entitled "Food Services and Drinking Places", beginning on February 1, 2021 and continuing through December (instead of June) 31, 2021, the obligation to make certain tax payments on or before the 7th, 15th, 22nd and last day of the month shall be suspended, and the taxpayer may choose instead to make payments on or before the 20th day of each calendar month.

Thanks Senator Dale Righter for his many years of dedicated service to the people of Illinois.

Repeals the Railroad Intoxicating Liquor Act.

Amends the Election Code. Prohibits a member of the State Board of Elections from contributing to a political committee, serving as an officer of a political committee, or being a candidate supported by a candidate political committee. Provides options for the person to remedy the violation. Requires a person who is in violation on the effective date of the amendatory Act to come into compliance within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Defines a "limited activity committee" to mean a political committee for which a person who is nominated to a position that is subject to confirmation by the Senate, including a member of the State Board of Elections, or a person registered as a lobbyist under the Lobbyist Registration Act is either an officer or a candidate the committee has designated to support. Prohibits a limited activity committee from accepting contributions, except that the person who is either an officer or a candidate the committee has designated to support may contribute personal funds in order to pay maintenance expenses. Provides that a limited activity committee may only make specified expenditures. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the Lobbyist Registration Act. Prohibits an appointee subject to Senate confirmation and a registered lobbyist from serving as an officer of a candidate political committee in which the person is the designated candidate or being a candidate supported by a candidate political committee. Provides options for the person to remedy the violation. Requires a person who is in violation on the effective date of the amendatory Act to come into compliance within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.

Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act. Expands the authority of a Statewide Grand Jury to investigate and indict offenses involving the corruption of a public official, to include theft, fraud, extortion, or a violation of the Official Misconduct and Public Contracts Article of the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that venue for purposes of trial for any offense involving the corruption of a public official may be in any county in which any portion of the offense occurred.

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides limitations concerning employment of a member of the General Assembly by a lobbying entity. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides a revolving door prohibition on former members of the General Assembly lobbying the General Assembly within a specified period of time. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.