Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title and applicability of the Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 220 ILCS 5/16-101 Adds reference to: 220 ILCS 5/16-115A 220 ILCS 5/16-115E new 220 ILCS 5/16-118 220 ILCS 5/16-123 220 ILCS 5/19-115 220 ILCS 5/19-116 new 220 ILCS 5/19-130 220 ILCS 5/19-135 220 ILCS 5/20-110 815 ILCS 505/2EE 815 ILCS 505/2DDD Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Adds additional requirements concerning the obligations of alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers. Provides requirements concerning alternative retail electric and gas supplier utility assistance recipients. Provides additional requirements concerning alternative retail electric and gas supplier utility single billing. Authorizes electric utilities to disclose and furnish specified information to customers concerning supply price and electric power and energy supply rate offers. Provides for additional information concerning electric and gas utilities to be submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission in specified reports. Provides that the utility electric supply price to compare shall be the sum of the electric supply charge and the transmission services charge and shall not include the purchased electricity adjustment. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides additional requirements concerning alternative retail electric supplier and alternative gas supplier selection and solicitation of services. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 In marketing materials, requires the price to compare or utility gas supply cost rate beginning on (rather than on) the effective date of the price to compare. Makes grammatical changes in references to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan. Provides that an agreement between an alternative retail electric supplier and a consumer who either received financial assistance in the last 12 months from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or, at the time of enrollment, is participating in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan is void and unenforceable. Requires that alternative gas suppliers submit to the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Office of the Attorney General the rates the retail gas supplier charged to residential customers in the prior year (rather than prior quarter). In provisions requiring alternative gas suppliers to disclose the utility gas supply cost rates per therm price to compare, requires the alternative gas supplier to disclose the date on which the utility gas supply cost rates per therm became effective and the date on which they will expire. Requires that certain written information provided by an alternative retail gas supplier to a customer switching from another supplier shall be provided in a language in which the customer subject to the marketing or solicitation is able to understand and communicate, and the alternative retail gas supplier shall comply with specified provisions of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning alternative retail gas supplier and utility assistance recipients. Makes other changes. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 220 ILCS 5/16-115 220 ILCS 5/16-115A 220 ILCS 5/16-115B 220 ILCS 5/16-115E new 220 ILCS 5/16-118 220 ILCS 5/16-119 220 ILCS 5/16-123 220 ILCS 5/19-110 220 ILCS 5/19-115 220 ILCS 5/19-116 new 220 ILCS 5/19-120 220 ILCS 5/19-130 220 ILCS 5/19-135 220 ILCS 5/20-110 815 ILCS 505/2EE 815 ILCS 505/2DDD Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with additions and changes. Adds provisions concerning certification of alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers, and provides additional requirements for the granting of a certificate of service authority. Makes changes in provisions concerning the obligations of alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers. Provides additional oversight requirements by the Illinois Commerce Commission of alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers. Makes changes in provisions concerning financial assistance recipients. Provides additional requirements concerning alternative retail electric supplier and alternative gas supplier selection and services. Makes other changes. House Floor Amendment No. 3 In a Section of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act relating to alternative retail electric suppliers, limits the disclosure of comparison prices and a related explanatory statement to consumers who are either small commercial retail customers or residential consumer (currently, these disclosures are made to all consumers).
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Amends the School Code. With regard to a sex education course, provides that course material and instruction in grades 6 through 12 must include an age-appropriate discussion on the meaning of consent that includes discussion on recognizing that (i) consent is a freely given agreement to sexual activity, (ii) consent to one particular sexual activity does not constitute consent to other types of sexual activities, (iii) a person's lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the use or threat of force does not constitute consent, (iv) a person's manner of dress does not constitute consent, (v) a person's consent to past sexual activity does not constitute consent to future sexual activity, (vi) a person's consent to engage in sexual activity with one person does not constitute consent to engage in sexual activity with another person, (vii) a person can withdraw consent at any time, and (viii) a person cannot consent to sexual activity if that person is unable to understand the nature of the activity or give knowing consent due to certain circumstances. Removes a provision requiring material and instruction to include, with an emphasis on workplace environment and life on a college campus, discussion on what constitutes sexual consent. Makes other changes concerning the course material and instruction.
Amends the Alzheimer's Disease Research Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund Act. Creates the full-time position of Dementia Coordinator within the Department of Public Health, who is responsible only for activities associated with and relevant to the successful implementation of the State of Illinois Alzheimer's Disease State Plan. Changes the name of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund and makes corresponding changes in the State Finance Act. Provides that moneys from the Fund shall be used to cover costs, including the Dementia Coordinator's salary and expenses. Provides that the Department shall be responsible for providing the Dementia Coordinator with administrative support through its existing resources and not from the Fund. Repeals provisions concerning a grant program administered by the Department. Amends the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee. Requires the Department of Public Health to make reasonable efforts to promote the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund during relevant times, including, but not limited to, periods of time when tax returns are typically received, such as issuing press releases and posting on social media. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: provides that the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee shall consist of 17 (rather than 16) voting members; provides that the additional voting member of the Committee shall be an individual with medical or academic experience with early onset Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; and provides that the Dementia Coordinator shall be funded out of the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for amounts included in the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for certain fringe benefits. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 5/203 from Ch. 120, par. 2-203 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 5/205 from Ch. 120, par. 2-205 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with a technical correction concerning the applicable Section of the Illinois Income Tax Act. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with a technical correction concerning the applicable Section of the Illinois Income Tax Act. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 5/205 from Ch. 120, par. 2-205 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 5/304 from Ch. 120, par. 3-304 35 ILCS 5/601 from Ch. 120, par. 6-601 35 ILCS 5/701 from Ch. 120, par. 7-701 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for purposes of being liable for income tax, compensation is paid in this State if some of the individual's service is performed within this State, the individual's service performed within this State is nonincidental to the individual's service performed without this State, and the individual's service is performed within this State for more than 30 working days during the tax year. Defines terms. Contains provisions concerning the calculation of compensation paid in this State if the employer maintains a time and attendance system. Effective immediately.
Amends the Attorney General Act. Creates the Worker Protection Unit within the Office of the Illinois Attorney General to intervene in, initiate, enforce, and defend all criminal or civil legal proceedings on matters and violations relating to specified statutes. Provides further powers and requirements of the Attorney General in the Worker Protection Unit. Creates the Worker Protection Task Force. Provides for the purposes and composition of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding its progress no later than December 1, 2020. Repeals the Task Force December 1, 2021. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with additions and changes. Modifies provisions concerning the Worker Protection Unit. Specifies that the Unit shall be dedicated to combating businesses that underpay their employees, force their employees to work in unsafe conditions, and gain an unfair economic advantage by avoiding their tax and labor responsibilities. Specifies that the Unit shall have the power and duty to intervene in, initiate, and enforce all legal proceedings on matters related to the payment of wages, the safety of the workplace, and fair employment practices. Provides that the Office of the Attorney General may use information obtained by the Worker Protection Unit for law enforcement purposes only. Modifies provisions concerning the Worker Protection Unit Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be coordinated by the Office of the Attorney General to promote a statewide outreach and enforcement effort to target businesses that violate the State's worker protection laws (currently, to target Illinois' underground economy). Adds members to the Task Force. Makes other changes concerning the purposes and duties of the Unit and Task Force.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person who holds elective office as a member of a county board, notwithstanding whether he or she has not elected to participate in the Fund with respect to that office or has revoked his or her election to participate with respect to that office, shall be disqualified from receiving a retirement annuity until he or she no longer holds that elective office. Provides that the changes apply without regard to whether the person is in service on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Makes a conforming change. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 40 ILCS 5/7-137.1 Adds reference to: 55 ILCS 5/4-10005 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a member of a county board shall not receive a salary or other compensation from the county if the member is receiving pension benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for the member's service as a county board member. Provides that if a member of the county board is receiving pension benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the member's salary and compensation shall be reduced to zero at the beginning of the member's next term. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 50 ILCS 145/25 new Amends the Local Government Officer Compensation Act. Provides an elected officer of a unit of local government shall not receive a salary or other compensation from the unit of local government if the member is receiving pension benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for the elected official's service in that same elected position. Provides that if an elected official is receiving pension benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the official's salary and compensation shall be reduced to zero at the beginning of the member's next term. Limits home rule powers. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 55 ILCS 5/2-1003 from Ch. 34, par. 2-1003 55 ILCS 5/5-3003 new 55 ILCS 5/6-31013 new 70 ILCS 805/8 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6315 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Local Government Officer Compensation Act and Counties Code. Provides that an elected officer of a unit of local government, including county board members, shall not receive a salary or other compensation from the unit of local government if the member is receiving pension benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for the elected official's service in that same elected position and, if a current officer is receiving benefits, then reduces the official's salary and compensation to zero at the beginning of the official's next term. Limits home rule powers. Further amends the Counties Code. Provides that a chairman of a county board who is chosen by the board may be removed, for cause or without cause, upon a motion adopted by an affirmative vote of four-fifths of the board and the chairman removed maintains his or her status as a member of the county board. Includes procedures to replace the chairman. Provides that a vendor wishing to contract with a county for goods and services in an amount greater than $30,000 shall disclose to the county, prior to a county board's vote on the contract, any familial relationship between the vendor and specified county officials. Requires the county board to notify newly elected countywide officials elected in or after November 2016 of the option for an auditor to conduct a transitional audit at the county's expense (limiting home rule powers). Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides for removal of officers of a forest preserve district board and procedures to replace the officers. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that a county may deny, suspend, or terminate the eligibility of a person, firm, corporation, association, agency, institution, or other legal entity to participate as a vendor of goods or services to the county if such vendor, for contracts greater than $30,000, fails to disclose to the county a familial relationship between a county elected official or county department director and specified individuals of the vendor. Defines "familial relationship". Provides that a contract greater than $30,000 may be be approved or renewed by roll call vote of the county board following a recitation of the name of the county official and the nature of the familial relationship being disclosed. Requires the county board chairperson, county board president, or county executive (rather than the county clerk) to notify newly elected countywide officials elected of the option for an auditor to conduct a transitional audit no later than 10 days (rather than 5 days) after certification of the election results. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that if a county has adopted an ordinance or resolution effective prior to January 1, 2019 that reduces compensation of elected county officials who are receiving pension benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for their service as elected officials of that county to an amount less than other elected county officials who are not receiving such pension benefits for their service as elected officials, then the provisions do not apply to that county.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Establishes a distiller pub license. Provides that a distiller pub license shall allow the licensee to only (i) manufacture up to 5,000 gallons of spirits per year only on the premises specified in the license, (ii) make sales of the spirits manufactured on the premises, (iii) store the spirits upon the premises, (iv) sell and offer for sale at retail from the licensed premises for off-premises consumption no more than 5,000 gallons per year so long as such sales are only made in-person, (v) sell and offer for sale at retail for use and consumption on the premises specified in the license any form of alcoholic liquor purchased from a licensed distributor or importing distributor, and (vi) with the prior approval of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, annually transfer no more than 5,000 gallons of spirits manufactured on the premises to a licensed distiller pub wholly owned and operated by the same licensee. Prohibits a distiller pub licensee from selling spirits manufactured by the licensee to retail licensees. Establishes fees for a distiller pub license. Provides that a craft distiller licensee may simultaneously hold a distiller pub license if certain requirements are met. Authorizes a craft distiller to transfer spirits to a wholly owned distiller pub if specified requirements are met. Makes conforming changes. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 235 ILCS 5/1-3.40 235 ILCS 5/6-4 from Ch. 43, par. 121 235 ILCS 5/6-31 235 ILCS 5/11-1 from Ch. 43, par. 193 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Removes the craft distiller license. Creates a class 1 craft distiller license. Provides that, among other authorizations, a class 1 craft distiller license shall allow the manufacture of up to 50,000 gallons of spirits per year provided that the class 1 craft distiller licensee does not manufacture more than a combined 50,000 gallons of spirits per year and is not a member of or affiliated with a manufacturer that produces more than 50,000 gallons of spirits per year or any other alcoholic liquor. Provides that a class 1 craft distiller or a non-resident dealer who manufactures less than 50,000 gallons of distilled spirits per year may make application to the State Commission for a self-distribution exemption. Creates a class 2 craft distiller license. Provides that, among other authorizations, a class 2 craft distiller license shall allow the manufacture of up to 100,000 gallons of spirits per year. Creates a craft distiller warehouse permit. Provides that a craft distiller warehouse permit license may be issued to the holder of a craft distiller tasting permit license and shall allow the holder to store or warehouse up to 500,000 gallons of spirits manufactured by the holder of the permit. Creates a distilling pub license. Provides that, among other authorizations, a distilling pub licensee may manufacture up to 5,000 gallons of spirits per year only on the premises specified in the license and make sales of the spirits manufactured on the premises or, with the approval of the State Commission, spirits manufactured on another distilling pub licensed premises that is wholly owned and operated by the same licensee to importing distributors and distributors and to non-licensees for use and consumption. Establishes fees for the class 1 distiller license, class 2 distiller license, craft distiller warehouse permit, and distilling pub license. Removes a provision authorizing craft distiller tasting permit licensees to conduct product sampling. Provides that if any provision of the Act, or its application to any person or circumstance, is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall be construed in accordance with the intent of the General Assembly to further limit rather than expand commerce in alcoholic liquor. Makes conforming and other changes. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 235 ILCS 5/6-31 235 ILCS 5/11-1 from Ch. 43, par. 193 Removes provisions concerning product sampling. Removes language that provides that if any provision of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, or its application to any person or circumstance, is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall be construed in accordance with the intent of the General Assembly to further limit rather than expand commerce in alcoholic liquor. Makes conforming changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that a craft distiller warehouse permit may be issued to the holder of a class 1 craft distiller or class 2 craft distiller (instead of a craft distiller premises) license. Provides that a distributor's license shall allow the sale of vermouth to class 1 craft distillers and class 2 craft distillers that sell spirits, vermouth, or both spirits and vermouth to non-licensees at their distilleries. Adds an immediate effective date.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, provides that treatment administered or prescribed after July 18, 2017 shall be covered. Provides that for billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until a code is assigned. Provides that coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may not be denied due to a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalopathy or autoimmune encephalitis. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that for billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until the American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services create and assign a specific code for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Provides that thereafter, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may be coded as autoimmune encephalitis, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, or pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
Amends the Township Code. Provides that the township clerk shall attest to a payout of funds from the township treasury by the supervisor's duly authorized designee. Provides that a township board may adopt rules relating to attestation of funds endorsed by the supervisor or the supervisor's duly authorized designee. Provides that attestation is not required by the township clerk prior to the issuance of an emergency financial assistance payout. Makes a technical change. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 60 ILCS 1/70-5 605 ILCS 5/6-134 605 ILCS 5/6-135 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change: provides that a township board may adopt rules relating to regulating the township clerk's attestation when the township clerk is temporarily unavailable, for payroll processing, and for the payout of funds made by cash, credit and debit card, electronic check, and other means. Further amends the Township Code. In provisions about a supervisor's bond, removes provisions requiring a bond from a person temporarily appointed to perform the clerical functions of a supervisor. Removes a provision requiring the township clerk to attest a payment authorized by the supervisor's duly authorized designee. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that, if a referendum has been approved by voters to abolish a road district at the November 6, 2018 election and the road district has not yet been abolished, then: (1) the township board shall have the sole authority, until the date of abolition of the road district, to create and approve the budget of the road district, levy road district taxes, to enter into contracts for the road district, to employ and fix the compensation of road district employees that the township board deems necessary, and to set and adopt rules concerning all benefits available to employees of the road district; and (2) the road district or the highway commissioner may not commence or maintain litigation against the township to resolve any dispute related to the road district regarding powers of the office of the highway commissioner, the powers of the supervisor, or the powers of the township board. Provides that if a township has approved a consolidated road district with another township but that consolidation is not yet effective and if the township subsequently approves a referendum to consolidate the road district with the township, then the dual township consolidated road district is void and shall not occur. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-100 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/3-117.2 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-117.2 625 ILCS 5/3-308 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-308 625 ILCS 5/5-301 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-301 625 ILCS 5/5-803 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person licensed as an automotive parts recycler is subject to junk vehicle notification requirements. Provides that an application for licensure as an automotive parts recycler, scrap processor, repairer, or rebuilder will require a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System number and a statement of compliance if applicable. Provides that the Secretary of State shall inspect any vehicle that is 3 (rather than the previous 8) model years of age or newer for which an application for a certificate of title for a rebuilt vehicle is submitted. Provides that the Secretary shall authorize an individual having been consecutively licensed as an automotive parts recycler and a rebuilder for a minimum of 5 years to carry out and implement the inspection of rebuilt vehicles. Provides that no person shall engage in the act of dismantling, crushing, or altering a vehicle into another form using machinery or equipment unless licensed to do so and only from the fixed location identified on the license issued by the Secretary of State. Authorizes Secretary of State police investigators to issue administrative citations to certain entities for, among other things, operating without a license. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/3-117.2 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-117.2 625 ILCS 5/3-308 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-308 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1, and deletes language providing that: (1) a person licensed as an automotive parts recycler is subject to junk vehicle notification requirements; and (2) the Secretary shall authorize an individual having been consecutively licensed as an automotive parts recycler and a rebuilder for a minimum of 5 years to carry out and implement the inspection of rebuilt vehicles. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-154.7 625 ILCS 5/5-302 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-302 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person in the State shall sell at auction a salvage vehicle to a nonresident individual or business licensed in the United States unless the nonresident, in addition to being licensed in another state or jurisdiction, provides a resale tax certificate, if applicable, and one of the following: a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) number, federal employer identification number, or government-issued driver's license or passport. Provides that a person in the State shall not sell at auction a salvage vehicle to an out-of-country buyer, unless if the nonresident is licensed in a jurisdiction that is not a state, then the nonresident shall provide to the seller the number of the nonresident's license issued by that jurisdiction and a copy of the nonresident's passport or the passport of an owner or officer of the nonresident entity or a copy of another form of government-issued identification from the nonresident or an owner or officer of the nonresident entity. Provides that an out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer who provides an address outside of the United States shall receive a salvage certificate stamped by the seller with the designation of "For Export Only" at the point of sale for each salvage vehicle purchased and the NMVTIS record shall be designated "EXPORT".