Amends the Election Code. Provides that political committee funds may be used for certain child care or dependent elder home care expenses that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that political committee funds may be used for care of a dependent family member (rather than dependent elder home care expenses) that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Removes language allowing for the expenditure regardless of whether the need for child care or dependent elder home care predated the campaign or term of office. Provides that "care of a dependent family member" includes caregiving, personal care, adult day services, and home health services for elderly persons and persons with an illness, injury, or disability who require assistance in caring for themselves. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-8.10 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-19 new 10 ILCS 5/1A-16 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1b 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 10 ILCS 5/9-10 from Ch. 46, par. 9-10 10 ILCS 5/11-2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-2 10 ILCS 5/11-3 from Ch. 46, par. 11-3 10 ILCS 5/11-4.2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-4.2 10 ILCS 5/11-8 10 ILCS 5/19-2 from Ch. 46, par. 19-2 10 ILCS 5/19-2.5 10 ILCS 5/19-6 from Ch. 46, par. 19-6 10 ILCS 5/11-5 rep. 25 ILCS 130/9-2.5 55 ILCS 5/2-3004 from Ch. 34, par. 2-3004 70 ILCS 805/3c 70 ILCS 805/3c-1 new 705 ILCS 35/2f from Ch. 37, par. 72.2f 705 ILCS 35/2f-2 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 705 ILCS 35/2f-5 705 ILCS 35/2f-6 705 ILCS 35/2f-9 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that applicants for voter registration may select "male", "female", or "non-binary" when designating the applicant's sex on a voter registration form. Makes changes concerning 2022 general primary election and general election dates and signature requirements. Makes changes concerning election precincts. Provides that a polling place that is accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters shall include at least one voting booth that is wheelchair accessible. In provisions concerning limitations on campaign contributions for a candidate political committee for a candidate seeking nomination to the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, or Circuit Court, provides that the political committee may not accept contributions from any group that is not required by law to disclose the identity of its contributors or accept contributions from any out-of-state source. Provides that "contribution" includes expenditures made by any person in concert or cooperation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, his or her designated committee, or their agents and the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, his or her campaign committee, or their designated agents. Prohibits the making and accepting of anonymous contributions. Provides that contributions made through dues, levies, or similar assessments paid by any natural person, corporation, labor organization, or association that exceed $1,000 (currently $500) in a quarterly reporting period shall be itemized on the political action committee's quarterly report. Makes other changes. Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes changes concerning a prohibition on the Legislative Printing Unit printing newsletters or brochures for members of the General Assembly. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning county apportionment commissions for the reapportionment of 2021, provides that the county board shall complete the reapportionment by December 31 (currently, the third Wednesday in November). Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that commissioners of a forest preserve district shall be elected from districts, as determined by the board of commissioners. Contains provisions concerning reapportionment. Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the boundaries of the subcircuits in certain judicial circuits shall be redrawn in 2022 (currently, in 2021). Effective immediately.
Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sponsored bills
Declares October 28, 2021 as First Responders Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes and remembers the first responders we have lost and extends gratitude to all first responders for continuously putting their lives on the line for the citizens of Illinois.
Mourns the passing of Timuel Dixon Black Jr. of Chicago.
Amends the School Code and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Revises language to make certain actions permissible rather than mandatory with respect to truancy. Eliminates the requirement that the Chicago Board of Education establish an Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication. Instead, requires the chief executive officer or the chief executive officer's designee to implement a socio-emotional focused attendance approach that targets the underlying causes of chronic truancy. Makes changes concerning the Chicago school district's truancy intervention services for a pupil and the pupil's parent or guardian. Makes other changes, including changes concerning penalties. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/26-8 105 ILCS 5/34-4.5 705 ILCS 405/3-33.5 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act. Sets forth definitions, including "compensation", "student-athlete", and "postsecondary educational institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the conditions in which a student-athlete may and may not earn compensation for the use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice while enrolled at a postsecondary education institution. Provides that an institution may impose reasonable limitations on the dates and time that a student-athlete may participate in endorsement, promotional, social media, or other activities related to the license or use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides, among other prohibitions, that no institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletic programs shall uphold any contract, rule, or regulation that prevents a student-athlete from earning compensation as result of the use the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides that a student-athlete's financial aid, awards, and other benefits may not be revoked, reduced, or the terms and conditions altered as a result of the student-athlete receiving compensation. Sets forth other requirements, limitations, and prohibitions on the use of a student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Sets forth provisions concerning agents, publicity rights, and third party licensees. Sets forth other provisions concerning student-athlete contracts, endorsements, or the promotion of products or services. In liability provisions, provides that no postsecondary educational institution shall be subject to a claim of any kind under the Act. Effective immediately or on July 1, 2021, whichever is later.
Amends the Community Mental Health Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 405 ILCS 20/0.1 from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 300.1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 375/6.11 20 ILCS 1305/10-23 new 20 ILCS 2310/2310-222 20 ILCS 2310/2310-470 new 55 ILCS 5/5-1069.3 65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.3 105 ILCS 5/10-22.3f 215 ILCS 5/356z.4b new 215 ILCS 5/356z.40 new 215 ILCS 125/5-3 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2 215 ILCS 165/10 from Ch. 32, par. 604 305 ILCS 5/5-2 from Ch. 23, par. 5-2 305 ILCS 5/5-5 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5 305 ILCS 5/5-5.24 305 ILCS 5/5-18.10 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Improving Health Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to expand and update its maternal child health programs to serve any pregnant or postpartum individuals identified as high-risk using criteria established by a multi-agency working group. Contains other provisions. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions regarding obstetric hemorrhage and hypertension training, requires the Department of Public Health to ensure that all birthing facilities have a written policy for providers and staff of obstetric medicine and of the emergency department and other staff that may care for pregnant or postpartum women. Requires the Department on or before June 1, 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and specified entities, to revise or add to the rules of the Maternal and Child Health Services Code that govern the High Risk Infant Follow-up, using current scientific and national and State outcomes data, to expand existing services to improve both maternal and infant outcomes overall and to reduce racial disparities in outcomes and services provided. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or qualified health plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the amendatory Act's effective date shall allow hospitals separate reimbursement for a long-acting reversible contraceptive device provided immediately postpartum in the inpatient hospital setting before hospital discharge. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the amendatory Act's effective date shall provide coverage for pregnancy and newborn care in accordance with specified federal provisions regarding essential health benefits. Contains requirements for pregnancy and postpartum coverage benefits. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on or after July 1, 2022, individuals who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under specified provisions shall receive coverage for perinatal depression screenings for the 12-month period beginning on the last day of their pregnancy, subject to specified conditions. Provides that within 90 days of the amendatory Act's effective date, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek federal approval of a State Plan amendment to expand coverage for family planning services that includes presumptive eligibility to individuals whose income is at or below 208% of the federal poverty level. Provides that the Department shall establish a medical assistance program to cover a universal postpartum visit within the first 3 weeks after childbirth and a comprehensive visit within 4 to 12 weeks postpartum for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under specified provisions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends that coverage for specified family planning services including presumptive eligibility to individuals whose income is at or below 208% of the federal poverty level shall be effective beginning no later than December 1, 2022 (rather than beginning July 1, 2022).
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that for purposes of the ABLE account program, a designated beneficiary means the ABLE account owner. Provides that upon the death of a designated beneficiary, proceeds from an account may be transferred pursuant to a payable on death account agreement. Provides that upon the death of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer may require verification that the funeral and burial expenses of the designated beneficiary have been paid. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 505/16.6 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-15 was 20 ILCS 5/3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section creating the civil administrative agencies. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-15 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 420/1-102.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-104.3 new 5 ILCS 420/1-104.4 new 5 ILCS 420/1-104.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.2 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.3 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.6 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.7 new 5 ILCS 420/1-109 from Ch. 127, par. 601-109 5 ILCS 420/1-110 from Ch. 127, par. 601-110 5 ILCS 420/1-112.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-113.6 new 5 ILCS 420/1-113.7 new 5 ILCS 420/2-101 from Ch. 127, par. 602-101 5 ILCS 420/3A-50 new 5 ILCS 420/4A-102 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-102 5 ILCS 420/4A-103 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-103 5 ILCS 420/4A-107 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-107 5 ILCS 420/4A-108 5 ILCS 420/4A-104 rep. 5 ILCS 430/5-40 5 ILCS 430/5-45 5 ILCS 430/20-20 5 ILCS 430/20-95 5 ILCS 430/25-5 5 ILCS 430/25-10 5 ILCS 430/25-15 5 ILCS 430/25-20 5 ILCS 430/25-85 10 ILCS 5/1A-14 from Ch. 46, par. 1A-14 10 ILCS 5/9-1.8 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.8 10 ILCS 5/9-3.5 new 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 25 ILCS 115/1 from Ch. 63, par. 14 25 ILCS 170/2 from Ch. 63, par. 172 25 ILCS 170/3 from Ch. 63, par. 173 25 ILCS 170/4.5 25 ILCS 170/4.7 25 ILCS 170/5 25 ILCS 170/6 from Ch. 63, par. 176 25 ILCS 170/8 from Ch. 63, par. 178 25 ILCS 170/11.2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Creates a uniform statement of economic interest form that must be completed by all persons who are required to file that form under the Act. Changes the nature of the required disclosures that must be made. Requires the Secretary of State to adjust specified amounts that prompt disclosure under the Act for purposes of inflation, and requires the Secretary to make conforming changes to the statement of economic interest form. Requires candidates filing for supreme court justice, appellate court judge, circuit court judge, or judicial retention to file their statement of economic interests in written or printed form. Modifies requirements concerning legislator restricted activities and the code of conduct. Prohibits a person appointed to an affected office from serving as an officer of a candidate political committee under specified circumstances. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Restricts fundraising during sessions of the General Assembly, regardless of county. Modifies provisions concerning procurement and revolving door prohibitions concerning the fiscal administration of State contracts. Provides further revolving door requirements for executive branch officers and members of the General Assembly concerning lobbying. Modifies requirements concerning the Executive Ethics Commission and the Legislative Ethics Commission. Modifies requirements for Executive Inspectors General and the Legislative Inspector General. Provides that all investigatory files and reports of the Office of an Executive Inspector General are, among other exemptions, privileged. 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. Prohibits a limited activity committee from accepting contributions except under specified circumstances. Provides that a limited activity committee may only make specified expenditures. Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Provides that the compensation to be paid per year to members of the General Assembly shall be paid bi-monthly. Provides for member compensation on a prorated basis. Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Applies the requirements of the Act to municipalities, counties, and officials thereof, and other specified State officials. Provides for home rule preemption under the Act. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Adds an applicability clause. Effective January 1, 2022. Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends: (i) deleting new language providing that the Executive Inspectors General have the duty to "receive and investigate, without advance approval of the Executive Ethics Commission, allegations of violations of this Act and other wrongful acts within his or her jurisdiction based on a complaint" and that an "investigation may not be initiated more than one year after the alleged wrongful act or the most recent act of a series of alleged wrongful acts based on the same wrongful conduct except if there is reasonable cause to believe that fraudulent concealment has occurred"; and (ii) restoring existing law providing that the Executive Inspectors General have the duty to "receive and investigate allegations of violations of this Act" and that an "investigation may not be initiated more than one year after the most recent act of the alleged violation or of a series of alleged violations except where there is reasonable cause to believe that fraudulent concealment has occurred".
Amends the Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, this Act does not apply to certain construction activities or property, provided that such facilities or property are located within 5 miles of the confluence of the Ohio River and the Mississippi River. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 820/1-7 new Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 830/1-7 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989. Provides that the Act does not apply to construction activities at property or facilities covered by the Alexander-Cairo Port District Act if (i) the property or facilities are located within 6 miles of the confluence of the Ohio River and the Mississippi River and (ii) such actions comply with the applicable mitigation requirements of 40 CFR Part 230.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Exempts transportation services, including those transportation services provided by ground ambulance service providers, medi-car providers, service car providers, and taxi service providers, from the State's managed care medical assistance program. Provides that these services shall continue to be paid under the State's traditional fee-for-service program. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to exempt ground ambulance services from the State's managed care medical assistance program (rather than exempt transportation services, including those transportation services provided by ground ambulance service providers, medi-car providers, service car providers, and taxi service providers).
Mourns the passing of George L. "Sonny" Roebuck Jr.
Mourns the passing of Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas, Ph.D.