Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes language providing that the Section concerning the traffic and pedestrian stop statistical study is repealed on July 1, 2019. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall report specified findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on March 1, 2022 (rather than March 1, 2004). Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Transportation) The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) currently has a contract with a consultant to analyze the stop data reported by the various law enforcement agencies in the state. IDOT then published the final report annually. To continue reporting the data after July 1, 2019 would require a new contract with a consultant. The estimated cost of this contract for each year is $168,000, Of that amount, 80% ($134,400) would be reimbursed by the NHTSA and the other 20% ($33,600) would be the state match. To cover the contract for 3 years (until 2022) would be a total cost of $504,000 of which $100,800 would be the state's share of the cost. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tasks the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), rather than the Department of Transportation, with the collection, compilation, and analysis of the traffic stop statistical study data required by the Section. Creates the Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Data Use and Collection Task Force within the ICJIA to undertake these responsibilities. Prescribes membership for the Task Force and provides that it shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by March 1, 2022 and every 3 years after.
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Declares May 6-10, 2019 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Cigarette Tax Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, and the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the vendor discount amount under those Acts shall be 1.75%. Provides that the vendor discount may not exceed $1,000 per vendor in any calendar year. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a water's edge apportionment election for certain members of a unitary business group. Provides that, with respect to foreign corporations that make a water's edge election, the deduction for dividends is limited to 75%.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes everything. Replaces it with language directing the Illinois State Police to review and evaluate its varied duties and responsibilities to determine the most effective and efficient use of Rapid DNA technology and to recommend improvements to Illinois' DNA submission laws with the goal of taking full advantage of Rapid DNA technology throughout Illinois.
Creates the Access to Justice Grant Program Act. Establishes a Program and a Panel to issue and award grants to 2 community-based organizations to increase outreach, education on legal matters, and access to legal services to low-income communities of color. Requires the organizations to act as fiscal agents. Provides for the recruitment and training of community navigators to conduct legal screenings. Requires the Governor to include a $10,000,000 appropriation for the Program in the annual State budget. Contains provisions concerning: grant application requirements; a grant review committee; financial audits; and other matters. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that, if a child is placed in the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services or a child is returned to the custody of a parent or guardian and the court retains jurisdiction of the case, the Department must ensure that the child is up to date on well-child visits, including immunizations, or there is a documented religious or medical reason the child is not immunized. Requires the Department to complete, before a child's discharge from foster or substitute care, a home safety checklist regarding the child's home. Requires any aftercare services to a child and his or her family to start on the date the child is returned to the custody or guardianship of the parent or guardian. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that when a report is made by a mandated reporter and there is a prior indicated report of abuse or neglect and a prior open service case involving a member of the household, the Department must accept the report as a child welfare services referral. Requires the Auditor General to conduct performance audits on the Department. Effective immediately.
Amends the Worker's Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Provides that specified Sections limiting recovery do not apply to injuries or death resulting from an occupational disease as to which the recovery of compensation benefits under the Act would be precluded due to the operation of any period of repose or repose provision. Provides that, as to any such injury occupational disease, the employee, the employee's heirs, and any person having the standing under law to bring a civil action at law has the nonwaivable right to bring such an action against any employer or employers. Effective immediately. State Debt Impact Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1596 would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1596 amends the Worker's Compensation Act and the Worker's Occupational Diseases Act in a way that does not impact any State pension fund. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1596; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Balanced Budget Note (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to this bill, as it 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. Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections) There is no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections. State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. Home Rule Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. 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 Central Management Services) It is not possible to calculate an exact fiscal impact of this proposed legislation due to the casespecific nature of any claims that may arise pursuant to this legislation. However, based on the average cost of a workers' compensation claim and the percentage of claims that are denied for untimely filing, the Department of Central Management Services estimates the proposed legislation would result in a cost increase of approximately $250,000 annually.
Urges an investment of $1 billion by the State for affordable housing to be included in the next capital budget.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 405 ILCS 5/1-100 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45 from Ch. 127, par. 1005-45 410 ILCS 240/3.40 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide all newborns with a screening test for guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency using a method that determines the presence or absence of the deficiency, beginning on the earlier of July 1, 2021 or within 6 months following the occurrence of specified milestones. Authorizes the Department to adopt emergency rules to implement the amendatory Act. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Makes a conforming change.
Urges the General Assembly to continue to investigate and identify areas in which the State can improve with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, especially among vulnerable populations. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything and replaces with similar language that urges the General Assembly to continue to investigate and identify areas in which the State can improve with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, especially among vulnerable populations. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes everything and replaces with similar language that urges the General Assembly to continue to investigate and identify areas in which the State can improve with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, especially among vulnerable populations.