Mourns the death of Mary Agnes "Midge" Langfelder of Springfield.
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Mourns the death of Brian N. Cox of Sawyerville.
Mourns the death of Rebecca Rae Mansholt of Maryville.
Mourns the passing of Master Chief John Thomas Willmon Sr.
Mourns the death of Richard Elliott of Bunker Hill.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that 30 days after the effective date of the bill, the Department of Transportation shall conduct a study evaluating automated traffic law enforcement systems in this State. Provides that on or before December 31, 2019, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly with the results from the study, including input from local law enforcement, and any recommendations the Department deems necessary. Effective immediately.
Creates the Regulatory Sunrise Review Act. Establishes a system to investigate and review the necessity of new State regulation over a previously unregulated profession or occupation. Provides a process to investigate what level of regulation is necessary in order to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. Provides that the General Assembly shall commence the process established by the Act to investigate and review the necessity of new State regulation over a previously unregulated profession by passage of a resolution. Requires that an applicant that proposes legislation to license a profession or occupation submit a petition for licensure on forms provided by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and pay a fee of $1,000 within 30 days after introduction of the proposed professional regulation legislation. Provides that the Department shall prepare a report assessing the need for the proposed new licensure upon receipt of a complete petition and petition fee. Provides that the report shall be principally authored by persons with specified qualifications or by persons whose qualifications are substantially similar to specified qualifications. Provides that if the Department is unable to enter into a contract for preparation of the report for a sum not to exceed $1,000, the Department may utilize existing funds to supplement the $1,000 fee collected. Provides the various requirements, factors, criteria, and standards that must be included in a report. Provides that a report must be filed with the Secretary of State. Provides that if the General Assembly finds that it is necessary to regulate a profession or occupation, the least restrictive method of regulation may be imposed. Provides a list of factors for the General Assembly to consider when making determinations. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 5/155.36 215 ILCS 125/5-10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require certain insurance companies to comply with prohibitions under the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Changes the term "managed care organization" to "health maintenance organization" in a provision concerning an assessment imposed under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective immediately, except that provisions under the Illinois Insurance Code are effective January 1, 2020.
Amends Public Act 83-841. Directs the Department of Central Management Services to execute and record a release of the reverter clause contained in a quitclaim deed concerning certain land in Kankakee County. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following change: Provides that if the City of Manteno transfers the property to a private entity, it shall do so for no less than fair market value, and 25% of the sale proceeds shall be paid to the State of Illinois. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: P.A. 94-653, Sec. 5 P.A. 94-653, Sec. 10 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Authorizes the Department of Human Services to grant and convey a permanent conservation easement to the Chicago Park District. Repeals a provision in Public Act 94-653 regarding the legal description of the land. Authorizes the Director of the Department of Natural Resources to terminate all contractual interests of the State of Illinois provided in the agreement between the State and the City of Pana, made on June 28, 1949, for the purpose of funding the construction of a dam and water reservoir to create the Pana Lake Project. Provides that the State of Illinois shall not receive compensation for the termination of its contractual rights. Provides that the Director shall execute a mutual termination with the City of Pana terminating both parties' interests in the agreement. Authorizes the Director to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed concerning specified real property to the Forest Preserve District of Will County for $1. Changes "City of Manteno" to "Village of Manteno". Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall execute and record a release of the specified reverted clause upon the payment by the Village of Manteno to the State of Illinois of the fair market value as determined by 3 appraisals (rather than within 60 days of the effective date of the Act). Deletes language providing that if the Village of Manteno transfers the property to a private entity, it shall do so for no less than fair market value, and 25% of the sale proceeds shall be paid to the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. With regard to the Monetary Award Program, provides that, beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year, an applicant who is otherwise eligible for grant assistance under the Program may receive grant assistance for an additional academic year after receiving a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours if he or she (i) enrolls in a State-approved educator preparation program and (ii) within 7 years after receiving a Professional Educator License, teaches in this State for a minimum of 5 years. Provides that if at any time a person fails to meet these requirements, he or she must repay the amount of additional assistance received to the Commission. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that, beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year through the 2024-2025 academic year (rather than beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year), an applicant who is otherwise eligible for grant assistance under the Monetary Award Program may receive grant assistance for an additional academic year after receiving a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours if he or she (i) enrolls in a State-approved educator preparation program and (ii) within 5 (rather than 7) years after receiving a Professional Educator License, teaches in this State for a minimum of 3 (rather than 5) years. Provides that if at any time a person fails to meet these requirements, he or she must repay the amount of additional assistance received to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, prorated according to the fraction of the teaching obligation not completed. Makes the amendatory provision inoperative on and after July 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Records Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 160/1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 440/1 from Ch. 1, par. 3201 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Time Standardization Act. Provides that daylight saving time shall be the year-round standard time of the entire State. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2019.