Sen. Ram Villivalam

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that for taxable year 2019, the maximum income limitation under the senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption is $75,000 for counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants (currently, $65,000). Provides that, for taxable year 2020 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation under the senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption is $75,000 for all counties (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.

Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board shall require all museums, zoos, and aquariums located in a park district with a population of over 500,000 and all institutions that receive funding from the Horse Racing Fund to submit an annual report on all procurement goals and actual spending for female-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises in the previous calendar year. Provides that the Capital Development Board shall hold an annual workshop open to the public on the state of supplier diversity. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 3105/20 new Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 575/8k new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that beginning in Fiscal Year 2020, and for each fiscal year thereafter, (1) any museum under the authority of a park district in a municipality having a population of 1,000,000 or more and (2) any sports facility under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority shall submit an annual diversity report to the Business Enterprise Council which includes information and data on diversity goals, and progress toward achieving those goals, by certified businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Provides for the contents of the diversity report. Provides that the diversity report shall be submitted in a format and time as prescribed by the Council by rule. Requires the Council to publish each annual report on its website. Provides that in November of each year, the Council shall transmit to the General Assembly a report including a summary of the information reported to the Council for the previous fiscal year, and a cumulative summary for all previous years in which reports were filed. Provides for annual workshops concerning diversity goals which may be held by museums and sports facilities required to submit reports. Requires the Council to publish a database on its website of the point of contact for each museum and sports facility for contracting diversity, along with a list of certifications each recognizes for contracting diversity. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that beginning in Fiscal Year 2020 and every fiscal year thereafter, (1) any museum under the authority of a park district in a municipality having a population of 1,000,000 or more and (2) any sports facility under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority shall submit an annual diversity report to the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities, on or before January 30, which includes information and data on diversity goals, and progress toward achieving those goals, by businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Provides for the contents of the diversity report. Provides that the diversity report shall be submitted in a format and time as prescribed by the Council by rule. Requires the Council to publish each annual report on its website. Provides that in November of each year, the Council shall transmit to the General Assembly a report including a summary of the information reported to the Council for the previous fiscal year and a cumulative summary for all previous years in which reports were filed. Provides that reporting museums and sports facilities shall hold an annual symposium beginning on or before July 30, 2020, and every year thereafter, that is open to the public on the status of contracting diversity and equity goals, and to share best practices and to collaboratively seek solutions to structural impediments that preclude achieving those goals. Provides that museums and sports facilities may hold this symposium together with other museums and sports facilities or separately. Requires the Council to publish a database on its website of the point of contact for each museum and sports facility responsible for business diversity, along with a list of certifications each recognizes for business diversity. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 575/8k new Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 3105/1 from Ch. 127, par. 771 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 3105/1 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 143/10-5 70 ILCS 200/245-12 70 ILCS 750/25 70 ILCS 1605/30 70 ILCS 3610/5.01 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 355.01 70 ILCS 3720/4 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 254 410 ILCS 130/55 410 ILCS 130/60 410 ILCS 130/62 410 ILCS 130/70 410 ILCS 130/75 410 ILCS 130/100 410 ILCS 130/145 410 ILCS 705/1-10 410 ILCS 705/15-15 410 ILCS 705/15-40 410 ILCS 705/15-50 410 ILCS 705/Art. 18 heading new 410 ILCS 705/18-1 new 410 ILCS 705/18-5 new 410 ILCS 705/20-35 410 ILCS 705/20-50 410 ILCS 705/25-35 410 ILCS 705/30-35 410 ILCS 705/35-30 410 ILCS 705/40-30 410 ILCS 705/55-20 410 ILCS 705/55-21 410 ILCS 705/55-28 410 ILCS 705/55-30 410 ILCS 705/55-35 410 ILCS 705/55-85 410 ILCS 705/60-10 410 ILCS 705/65-10 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that specified components of an "electronic cigarette" do not include any solution or substance that contains cannabis subject to tax under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax Law. Amends the Civic Center Code, Flood Prevention District Act, Metro-East Park and Recreation District Act, Local Mass Transit District Act, and Water Commission Act of 1985. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no tax may be imposed under specified provisions on the sale or use of cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Removes language providing that it is a Class B misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine for any person to breach the confidentiality of information obtained under the Act and instead requires each State department responsible for licensure under the Act to publish on its website specified ownership information of each cannabis business establishment licensed under the department's jurisdiction. Makes other changes. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Allows specified medical cannabis dispensing organizations to change locations under specified circumstances. Sets forth provisions regarding the method of distribution of licenses when tied applicants exist in a BLS Region. Defines "tied applicant". Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no special district may levy a tax upon the cultivation and processing of cannabis or upon purchasers for the use of cannabis. Provides that specified agents may begin employment at specified entities while the agents' identification card applications are pending. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that containers used to store cannabis in a motor vehicle upon a highway in this State must be secured and inaccessible and must be sealed or resealable (currently, only sealed). Effective immediately, except that the provisions amending the Civic Center Code, Flood Prevention District Act, Metro-East Park and Recreation District Act, Local Mass Transit District Act, and Water Commission Act of 1985 take effect July 1, 2020.

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure risk and vulnerability assessments, security measures, schedules, certifications, and response policies or plans that are designed to detect, defend against, prevent, or respond to potential cyber attacks upon the State's or an election authority's network systems, or records that the disclosure of which would, in any way, constitute a risk to the proper administration of elections or voter registration. Provides that the information is exempt only to the extent that disclosure could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the effectiveness of the measures or the safety of computer systems. Provides that the exemption applies to records held by the State Board of Elections, the Department of Innovation and Technology, election authorities, and any other necessary party to protect the administration of elections. Amends the Election Code. In provisions governing the administration of the cyber navigator program, directs the allocation of resources received in accordance with the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant (instead of the allocation of resources received in accordance with the federal Help America Vote Act). Effective immediately. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1863 (HA#4); therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by HA 4, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 4, 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. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 4 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. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (State Board of Elections) In order to implement the "at least once a month" requirement for information dissemination to political committees, the State Board of Elections will require two additional full time staff members dedicated to the project: (1) Voting and Registrations System Technician - $49,908 (salary) + $3,817.97 (FICA) = $53,726; (2) Voting and Registrations System Specialist Trainee - $33,120 (salary) + $2,533.68 (FICA} = $35,654; (3) Total Fiscal Impact= $89,383. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) The proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7 10 ILCS 5/1A-55 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.1 new 10 ILCS 5/Art. 2B heading new 10 ILCS 5/2B-1 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-5 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-10 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-15 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-20 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-25 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-30 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-35 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-40 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-45 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-50 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-55 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-60 new 10 ILCS 5/2B-90 new 30 ILCS 500/15-45 105 ILCS 5/24-2 from Ch. 122, par. 24-2 110 ILCS 70/45a from Ch. 24 1/2, par. 38l.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Creates the Conduct of the 2020 General Election Article in the Code. For the 2020 general election, provides for changes to vote by mail, first time registrants and changes of address for registrants, the public dissemination of information for the 2020 general election, early voting and election day requirements, judges of election, electronic service of objections, additional duties of election authorities and the State Board of Elections, and 2020 county party conventions. Establishes November 3, 2020 as a State holiday to be known as 2020 General Election Day to be observed throughout the State. Provides that all government offices (with the exception of election authorities) shall be closed unless authorized to be used as a location for election day services or as a polling place. Provides the State Board of Elections with emergency rulemaking authority. Repeals the Article on January 1, 2021. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the State Universities Civil Service Act. Effective immediately. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by HA 5, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 5, 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. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply "to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 5 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. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1863 House Amendment #5 ; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. House Floor Amendment No. 6 In provisions creating the Conduct of the 2020 General Election Article in the Election Code, excludes absent electors in military or naval service from the requirement that any elector submitting an application on or before October 1, 2020 shall receive a ballot no later than October 6, 2020. Provides that provisions concerning changes for first time registrants and change of address registrations do not apply to applications processed through automatic voter registration through the Secretary of State. Makes changes to the requirements for election judges. Reorganizes provisions concerning reimbursement for 2020 general election expenses and provides that the State Board of Elections may (rather than shall) adopt emergency rules to establish a program to provide reimbursement to election authorities for expenses related to the 2020 general election incurred as a result of COVID-19 and the requirements of the amendatory Act. Deletes language concerning 2020 county party conventions. Makes conforming changes. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (State Board of Elections) It is our opinion the contents of Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #5 would have an impact on the fiscal operations of the State Board of Elections. We anticipate the contents of the bill will expend all of the allotted funding the SBE has received from the CARES Act, which is approximately $16,759,400 (including matching funds). The aforementioned funding would be expended through grants to local election authorities to help offset costs associated with this bill and other COVID-19 related expenditures. These costs include, but are not limited to: (1) Software programming costs incurred by the local election authorities to meet these requirements; (2).Expanded VBM costs: additional envelopes, certification envelopes, return envelopes, postage, additional costs associated with third-party vendors performing some or all of these services vs. election authorities performing them in-house, etc; (3) Mail processing equipment: sorting, folding, processing, etc; (4) Tabulation equipment: additional tabulators and/or higher volume tabulators.; (5) Additional temporary staffing and/or staffing overtime costs for pre- and post-election activities directly attributable to expanded VBM (i.e. - teams of 3 election judges are more than would be typically required for conducting the signature verification process, etc.); (6) Costs associated with personal protection equipment and sanitation supplies; (7) Purchase and installation of ballot drop boxes; (8) Increase costs associated with securing and staffing Election Day vote centers. The State Board of Elections believes the CARES Act funding will not be sufficient to offset all of the costs associated with SB1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #5 Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 6, 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. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in Senate Bill 1863 House Amendment #6; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 6 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, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by HA 6, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Dept. of Human Services) This bill does not create a State mandate. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (State Board of Elections) It is our opinion the contents of Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #6, would have an impact on the fiscal operations of the State Board of Elections. We anticipate the contents of the bill will expend all of the allotted funding the SBE has received from the CARES Act, which is approximately $16,759,400 (including matching funds). The aforementioned funding would be expended through grants to local election authorities to help offset costs associated with this bill and other COVID-19 related expenditures. These costs include, but are not limited to: (1) Software programming costs incurred by the local election authorities to meet these requirements; (2) Expanded VBM costs: additional envelopes, certification envelopes, return envelopes, postage, additional costs associated with third-party vendors performing some or all of these services vs. election authorities performing them in-house, etc.; (3) Mail processing equipment: sorting, folding, processing, etc.; (4) Tabulation equipment: additional tabulators and/or higher volume tabulators; (5) Additional temporary staffing and/or staffing overtime costs for pre- and post-election activities directly attributable to expanded VBM (i.e. - teams of 3 election judges are more than would be typically required for conducting the signature verification process, etc.); (6) Costs associated with personal protection equipment and sanitation supplies; (7) Purchase and installation of ballot drop boxes; (8) Increase costs associated with securing and staffing Election Day vote centers. The State Board of Elections believes the CARES Act funding will not be sufficient to offset all of the costs associated with SB1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #6. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1863, as amended by House Amendment 7, 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. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Amendment 7 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. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1873, as amended by HA 7, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State Mandate. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (State Board of Elections) It is our opinion the contents of Senate Bill 1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #7, would have an impact on the fiscal operations of the State Board of Elections. We anticipate the contents of the bill will expend all of the allotted funding the SBE has received from the CARES Act, which is approximately $16,759,400 (including matching funds). The aforementioned funding would be expended through grants to local election authorities to help offset costs associated with this bill and other COVID-19 related expenditures. These costs include, but are not limited to: (1) Software programming costs incurred by the local election authorities to meet these requirements; (2) Expanded VBM costs: additional envelopes, certification envelopes, return envelopes, postage, additional costs associated with third-party vendors performing some or all of these services vs. election authorities performing them in-house, etc.; (3) Mail processing equipment: sorting, folding, processing, etc.; (4) Tabulation equipment: additional tabulators and/or higher volume tabulators; (5) Additional temporary staffing and/or staffing overtime costs for pre- and post-election activities directly attributable to expanded VBM (i.e. - teams of 3 election judges are more than would be typically required for conducting the signature verification process, etc.); (6) Costs associated with personal protection equipment and sanitation supplies; (7) Purchase and installation of ballot drop boxes; (8) Increase costs associated with securing and staffing Election Day vote centers. The State Board of Elections believes the CARES Act funding will not be sufficient to offset all of the costs associated with SB1863, as amended by House Floor Amendment #7.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for employers who hire residents of the State to work in the fields of technology, health care, or manufacturing if those residents were unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sets forth the amount of the credit. Effective immediately.

Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act. Provides that any individual who performs inspection and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must possess a photo identification card issued by the State Fire Marshal as proof that the individual is in compliance with the Act. Provides that all inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must be recorded on an inspection report or testing form. Provides that all fire sprinkler systems, upon completion of inspection and testing, must be affixed with a preprinted label bearing the name of the person performing the inspection and the license number of the licensee performing the inspection. Provides that a copy of the inspection report must be forwarded by the entity performing the inspection to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Provides that the fees for an inspection form and photo identification card shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal by rule. Provides that the State Fire Marshal has the power and duty to establish a database of all fire sprinkler systems, inspection records, and persons involved in the inspection or testing of existing fire sprinkler systems or control equipment. Effective January 1, 2021.

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that the State Treasurer shall establish the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program for the purpose of expanding access to higher education through savings. Provides for enrollment in the Program. Provides further duties and requirements of the Treasurer regarding the Program. Creates the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program Fund as a fund held outside of the State treasury to be the official repository of all contributions, appropriations, interest, and dividend payments, gifts, or other financial assets received by the State Treasurer in connection with the operation of the Program or related partnerships. Provides for audits and reports concerning the Program. Allows the Treasurer to adopt any rules that may be necessary to implement the Program. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide an exemption for information that is exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that notwithstanding any court order which would otherwise prevent the release of information, the Department of Public Health is authorized to release specified information to the State Treasurer for the purposes of the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program. State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. Fiscal Note (Office of the Treasurer) Based upon Illinois' current birth rate of 155,000 to 165,000 newborns per year, the annual cost for this program is expected to be $9-10 million per year, beginning in FY21. This includes approximately $8 million for the initial seed funding of $50 per child and an estimated $1.5 million to develop local savings incentive partnerships, engage parents and children in related financial literacy initiatives, and administer the program. Because unclaimed and unused funds will remain with the program for future use, the need for annual appropriations will decline after year 10 of the program as unclaimed and unused funds are recycled. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Modifies the definition of "eligible child".

Amends the Election Code. Provides that political committee funds may be used for certain child care expenses that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that battery of a merchant is aggravated battery: (i) when the merchant is performing his or her duties, including, but not limited to, relaying directions for healthcare or safety from his or her supervisor or employer or relaying health or safety guidelines, recommendations, regulations, or rules from a federal, State, or local public health agency; and (ii) during a disaster declared by the Governor, or a state of emergency declared by the mayor of the city in which the merchant is located, due to a public health emergency and for a period of 6 months after such declaration. Effective immediately.

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no law shall be passed on or after the effective date of the Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the ability of workers to join together and collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment through a representative of their own choosing, including any law that prohibits the right of private sector employers and employees to enter into and administer union-security agreements. Allows the General Assembly to establish reasonable amendments to existing law and establish reasonable exemptions relating to collective bargaining rights. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Creates the Phase Out Corporate Giveaways Interstate Compact. Enters into the compact, which may be entered into by any state and the District of Columbia, in which each member state agrees not to offer or provide any company-specific tax incentive or company-specific grant to any entity for a corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility, office space, or other real estate development located in any other member state as an inducement for the corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility, office space, or other real estate development to relocate to the offering member state. Defines terms. Excludes: (1) workforce development grants that train employees; (2) company-specific tax incentives or company-specific grants from local governments; and (3) specified company-specific tax incentives or company-specific grants related to companies already within the member state. Creates the Phase Out Corporate Giveaways Board and provides for membership and meeting requirements. Provides for withdrawal of a member state with a 6-month written notice to each member state's chief executive officer. Contains construction and severability provisions.