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Sen. Melinda Bush

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Attendance
95%
433 missed
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99%
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727
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Co-sponsor SB 818
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the Student Online Personal Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 85/1 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.62 from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.62 105 ILCS 5/27-9.1a new 105 ILCS 5/27-9.1b new 105 ILCS 5/27A-5 105 ILCS 5/34-18.8 from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.8 105 ILCS 110/3 105 ILCS 5/27-9.1 rep. 105 ILCS 5/27-9.2 rep. 105 ILCS 5/27-11 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. In the Courses of Study Article, repeals the sex education, family life, and instruction on diseases provisions. Instead, beginning no later than July 1, 2023, requires a school district, including a charter school, to provide comprehensive personal health and safety education in kindergarten through the 5th grade and comprehensive sexual health education in the 6th through 12th grades in all public schools. Sets forth the criteria that all classes that teach comprehensive personal health and safety and comprehensive sexual health education must satisfy. Contains, among other provisions, provisions concerning guest lecturers or resource persons, participation, the review of instructional materials, learning standards, resource materials, and reporting. Requires a school district, including a charter school, to provide age and developmentally appropriate consent education in the 3rd through 12th grades; sets forth what the instruction and materials must include. Makes changes in the Chicago School District Article concerning AIDS training. Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act to make changes concerning the program established under the Act. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Makes changes to the definitions of "complete", "comprehensive personal health and safety education", and "comprehensive sexual health education" and the learning standards. Provides that the annual report to the General Assembly must be submitted for a period of 2 (rather than 5) years. Requires age and developmentally appropriate consent education to be provided in kindergarten (rather than the 3rd grade) through the 12th grade. Corrects a grammatical error. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 110/3 Removes provisions concerning the comprehensive health education program. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by Senate Amendments Nos. 2 and 3, with the following changes. In provisions requiring the State Board of Education to develop and adopt learning standards, specifies that the comprehensive personal health and safety education learning standards shall be adopted for pupils in kindergarten through the 5th grade and the comprehensive sexual health education learning standards shall be adopted for pupils in the 6th through 12th grades. Removes a provision requiring school districts to provide comprehensive personal health and safety education and comprehensive sexual health education by no later than July 1, 2023. Provides that the annual report to the General Assembly must be submitted for a period of 5 (rather than 2) years. Provides that a school district may (rather than shall) provide age and developmentally appropriate consent education in kindergarten through the 12th grade. Makes grammatical and typographical changes. Effective immediately. Balanced Budget Note (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 818 as il is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted. Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Home Rule Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0818, as engrossed, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 0818, as Engrossed, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Human Services) No fiscal impact to IDHS related to the changes proposed in SB 818. State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Public Health) SB 818 would not pose any fiscal cost aside from standard staff time helping ISBE develop standards, where the cost would be negligible. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 818; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Fiscal Note (State Board of Education) SB 818 will have a fiscal impact of $2,175,588.61 over 3 fiscal years.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2653
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INS CODE-COLONOSCOPY COVERAGE

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require a group policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2022 to provide coverage for a colonoscopy that is a follow-up exam based on an initial screen where the colonoscopy was determined to be medically necessary by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant. Provides that a group insurance policy shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on colonoscopy coverage, except to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account under the Internal Revenue Code. Makes conforming changes in the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Effective January 1, 2022.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 2433
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
NURSING HOMES-COMPLAINTS

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local health department may investigate a complaint against a facility within the local health department's jurisdiction. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 45/2-204 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-204 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. In provisions concerning the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board, adds one member representing local health departments who is a nonvoting member. In provisions concerning complaints for violations of the Act or a rule, provides that the Department of Public Health's annual review and report concerning the complaint process must include substantiated complaints that were completed in a specified time frame. Requires the report to be provided to the General Assembly (in addition to the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board and the Illinois Long-Term Care Council). Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 1854
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
INS-BLOOD TESTING

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan shall provide coverage for A1C testing recommended by a health care provider for prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes in accordance with prediabetes and diabetes risk factors identified by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan shall provide coverage for vitamin D testing recommended by a health care provider in accordance with vitamin D deficiency risk factors identified by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Defines "A1C testing" and "vitamin D testing". Makes conforming changes in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 2567
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
NEGLECTED CHILD-DISREGARD

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a video record or transmit live video of another's intimate parts. Provides that in any criminal proceeding, any property or material that constitutes child pornography shall remain in the care, custody, and control of either the State or the court. Determines when a victim is considered unable to give knowing consent. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 325 ILCS 5/3 from Ch. 23, par. 2053 Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In the definition of "neglected child", provides that blatant disregard for the welfare of the child by the person responsible for the welfare of the child may contribute to the child being considered a "neglected child". In the definition of "person responsible for the child's welfare", deletes language referring to a custodian of a child under 18 years of age and reinserts the language without the age reference.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 2563
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
PORTABLE EMISSIONS TESTING

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall issue a permit to the proprietor of a vehicle service company that meets certain requirements to operate an official portable emissions testing company. Provides that a permittee may test the permittee's own second division vehicles and issue certificates of safety and conduct emission inspections of the permittee's own second division vehicles. Adds language governing fees, bonding, and oversight of official portable emissions testing companies. Makes corresponding changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/13-102.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the contents of the introduced bill and makes the following changes: Requires the Department of Transportation to include in its diesel powered vehicle emission inspection report the number of inspections conducted at a brick-and-mortar official testing station and the number of inspections conducted by an official portable emissions testing company. Removes language allowing a permittee to issue certificates of safety. Allows a permittee to conduct interstate inspections on interstate carriers in accordance with federal regulations. Provides that, for motor vehicles that are model years 2007 and newer, the level of peak smoke opacity shall not exceed 5%. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/13-102.2 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the contents of the introduced bill and Senate Amendment No. 1 and makes the following changes: Removes language providing that, for motor vehicles that are model years 2007 and newer, the level of peak smoke opacity shall not exceed 5%. Adds language providing that, by September 15, 2022, the Department of Transportation shall make available to the public a report that includes certain information concerning emission testing. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Changes the date by which the Department of Transportation must make available a public report on emission testing data from September 15, 2022 to March 15, 2023. Changes the date through which the Department of Transportation must collect data on diesel emission testing to include in its public report from June 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 2785
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
EO 3 (2017) IMPLEMENTATION

Creates the Executive Order 3 (2017) Implementation Act. Implements and supersedes the provisions of Executive Order 3 (2017) concerning transfers from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to the Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers various powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Office of Energy and Recycling under the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to the Environmental Protection Agency. Makes corresponding changes throughout the statutes. Provides that the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997 is repealed on December 31, 2025 (rather than 2021). Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 In provisions amending the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, provides that references to the "Agency" (rather than the "Department") refer to the Environmental Protection Agency. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions amending the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, provides that references to the "Agency" (rather than the "Department") refer to the Environmental Protection Agency. Corrects typographical errors in provisions amending the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act and the Recycled Newsprint Use Act.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 3160
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
FOREST/CONSERVE-DESIGN-BUILD

Creates the Forest Preserve District and Conservation District Design-Build Authorization Act. Provides that a forest preserve district or conservation district may enter into design-build contracts. Includes scope and performance criteria for design-build contracts, a two-phase procedure for selection of contracts, requirements for submission of proposals, procedures for awarding contracts, and requirements of reports and evaluation of contracts. Provides that if the total overall cost of a project is estimated to be less than $12,000,000, the forest preserve or conservation district may combine the two-phase procedure for selection into one phase. Amends the Conservation District Act, Downstate Forest Preserve District Act, and Cook County Forest Preserve District Act making conforming changes. Further amends those Acts increasing the minimum contract amount to $30,000 (currently $25,000) before competitive bidding is required. Effective June 1, 2022. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the total project cost criteria weighing factor shall not exceed 30% (rather than 60%) of the forest preserve district's or conservation district's Phase II cost evaluation.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 711
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM ACT

Creates the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Provides requirements concerning disclosure and review of prior authorization requirements, denial of claims or coverage by a utilization review organization, and the implementation of prior authorization requirements or restrictions. Provides requirements concerning a utilization review organization's obligations with respect to prior authorizations in nonurgent circumstances, urgent health care services, and emergency health care services. Provides that a utilization review organization shall not require prior authorization under specified circumstances. Provides requirements concerning the length of prior authorizations. Provides that health care services are automatically deemed authorized if a utilization review organization fails to comply with the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Director of Insurance may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $250,000 for violations of the Act. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to change the definition of "emergency medical condition". Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act to provide that companies that transact accident and health insurance shall comply with specified requirements of the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide that all managed care organizations shall comply with the requirements of the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2022. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes references from "utilization review organization" to "health insurance issuer" or "health insurance issuer or its contracted utilization review organization". Provides that a health insurance issuer or its contracted utilization review organization must ensure that all adverse determinations are made by a physician when the request is by a physician or a representative of a physician. Provides that a health insurance issuer shall periodically review its prior authorization requirements and consider removal of prior authorization requirements in specified circumstances (rather than a utilization review organization shall not require prior authorization in specified circumstances). In provisions concerning length of prior authorization approval, provides that a prior authorization approval shall be valid for the lesser of 12 months after the date the health care professional or health care provider receives the prior authorization approval or the length of treatment as determined by the patient's health care professional. In provisions concerning clinical review criteria of prior authorization requirements, removes language that provides that a utilization review organization shall seek input from actively practicing physicians representing major areas of the specialty who are not employees of the utilization review organization or consultants to the utilization review organization before establishing or substantially or materially altering written clinical review criteria. Removes language that provides that a utilization review organization shall not deny prior authorization of a health care service solely based on the grounds that a health care professional or health care provider judges a service, product, or procedure is medically appropriate for his or her patient even if it has not been formally approved for the specific condition being treated. In provisions concerning statistics that shall be made available regarding prior authorization approvals and denials, removes specified categories of information. In provisions concerning requirements applicable to the physician who can review consultations and appeals, removes language that provides that the physician must not be employed by a utilization review organization, be under contract with the utilization review organization other than to participate in one or more of the utilization review organization's health care professional networks or to perform reviews of appeals, or otherwise have any financial interest in the outcome of the appeal. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2022. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 134/65 Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 5/155.36 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: In the Prior Authorization Reform Act, deletes a Section concerning obligations with respect to prior authorization concerning emergency health care services, and makes changes in provisions governing applicability; definitions; disclosure and review of prior authorization requirements; obligations with respect to prior authorizations; personnel qualified to make adverse determinations of a prior authorization request; adverse determinations; review of appeals; denials; length of prior authorization approval; continuity of care; effect of failure to comply with the Act; and administration and enforcement. Makes further changes in the Illinois Insurance Code in a Section concerning obligations under the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Deletes changes made to the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act in a Section concerning emergency services prior to stabilization. Effective January 1, 2022.

Signed into law Aug 19, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 564
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SCH CD-HOLIDAY-MUHAMMAD ALI

Amends the School Code. In the provisions relating to holidays, adds January 17 (the birthday of Muhammad Ali) to the list of commemorative holidays. In the provisions relating to courses of study, provides that the teaching of history of the United States shall include the study of the contributions made by Muslims and Muslim Americans to society. House Committee Amendment No. 1 In the provisions relating to courses of study, provides that the teaching of history of the United States shall include the contributions made to society by Americans of different faith practices, including, but not limited to, Muslim Americans, Jewish Americans, Christian Americans, Hindu Americans, Sikh Americans, Buddhist Americans, and any other collective community of faith that has shaped America (rather than the study of the contributions made by Muslims and Muslim Americans to society).

Signed into law Aug 19, 2021 1 co-sponsor
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