Amends the State Agency Web Site Act. Provides that State agency web sites may not use persistent (instead of permanent) cookies or other tracking software except in specific circumstances. Repeals provisions establishing the Internet Privacy Task Force. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Mold Remediation Registration Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a public awareness campaign to assist the public in understanding the threat and importance of removing mold from indoor environments. Provides requirements for the Department to follow regarding the campaign. Defines terms. Provides that the Department must report, annually, to the Environment and Energy Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate concerning the implementation of any federal regulations or State rules (instead of federal regulations) that establish scientific evidence concerning the health effects of mold and its byproducts on the training, certification, and licensing of parties providing mold remediation services. Provides that the Department shall (instead of may) adopt rules to implement a program establishing procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the State and provide evidence of an active third-party certification and evidence of financial responsibility (instead of only provide evidence of financial responsibility). Removes language exempting from the provisions of the Act persons licensed under the Structural Pest Control Act.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) handling of contracts and administration related to Aunt Martha's and A-Alert Security Services Inc.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to allow the Department of Children and Family Services to use a "differential response program" for handling child abuse and neglect reports. Under this new system, the department can choose between conducting a full investigation or a less intrusive "family assessment" for reports that do not involve substantial child endangerment. A family assessment focuses on evaluating family strengths and needs to determine if services are required, rather than fact-gathering to prove abuse occurred. If a report initially assigned for investigation is later deemed to require only a family assessment, the department must document the reason for this change and notify law enforcement if they are jointly involved. Additionally, the bill requires an independent evaluation of the program for its first three years to ensure it meets its goals.
Amends Public Act 103-0589. Increases the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation to the Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent administrative expenses from $4,500,000 to $8,500,000. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Thaddeus Bergschneider on being named president of the National FFA Organization at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo. Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.
Mourns the death of Charles "Tom" Marx of Quincy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Thomas L. "Tom" Tracy, a long-time resident of Mt. Sterling and former employee of the family business Dot Foods. The bill formally records his death on November 14, 2024, and expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Tracy's family as a gesture of sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Robert E. "Bob" Chipman, a Jacksonville resident who passed away in July 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while highlighting his extensive community service, including his long tenure as a trustee at Illinois College and his leadership roles in local organizations. It serves as a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Dennis W. Gorman, a Quincy attorney and community leader who passed away in June 2024. The bill formally records his death and acknowledges his extensive career in law, his decades of service to local schools, and his long-standing involvement with organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and Faith Presbyterian Church. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
