Sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford - Illinois (Current)
| State | Bill | Summary/Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | SB1762 | Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the members of the State Board of Education. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB3227 | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Deletes language that provides that moneys in the Insurance Financial Regulation Fund may be transferred to the Professions Indirect Cost Fund, as authorized under the Department of Professional Regulation Law of t... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2 |
| IL | HB0062 | Creates the No Representation Without Population Act. Provides that the Illinois Department of Corrections shall collect and maintain an electronic record of the legal residence, outside of the facility, and other demographic data, for any person ent... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 |
| IL | HB3229 | Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the reduced speed limit for school zones shall be applicable on school days even when children are not present. Extends the duration of a school day from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter |
| IL | HB3349 | Amends the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Act. Provides that, if the coverage of an owner or operator under the insurance account ceases for a reason other than the submittal of a claim on that account or the existence of an emergency o... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 24, 2013 |
| IL | SB1341 | Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a local government defined as "distressed" under criteria adopted by the Department of Natural Resources through administrative rule shall be eligible for assistance up to 90%... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Third Reading - Passed; 036-019-001 |
| IL | SB1307 | Amends the School Code. Lowers the compulsory school age from 7 years to 5 years; makes a related change. Requires all school districts to establish kindergarten for the instruction of children who are 5 years of age or older. Effective July 1, 2013. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| IL | HB0129 | Amends the School Code. Requires all school boards to designate the first Monday in October of each year "Bring Your Parents to School Day" to promote parental involvement and student success. Provides that on this day, a school board shall permit th... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter |
| IL | SB1659 | Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. In a Section concerning a credit for wages paid to ex-felons, removes a provision providing that the credit may not exceed $600 for each qualified ex-offender. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's auto... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios |
| IL | SB2320 | Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that a business owned and controlled by females shall be certified as a "Female owned business". A business owned and controlled by females who are al... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia |
| IL | HB2586 | Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Provides that a provision concerning the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund and the Energy Assistance Charge is repealed effective December 31, 2018 (rather than December 31, 2013) unless renewed by actio... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2470 | Amends the Criminal Identification Act concerning the expungement and sealing of criminal records. Provides that the petitioner, State's Attorney or prosecutor charged with the duty of prosecuting the offense, the arresting agency, or the chief legal... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2361 | Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a 3-axle truck mixer registered as a Special Hauling Vehicle, used exclusively for the mixing and transportation of concrete in the plastic state, may, when laden, transmit upon the road surface, except... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2675 | Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Makes changes to provide that each class or course in comprehensive sex education offered in any of grades 6 through 12 shall include instruction on both ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB1486 | Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the Department of Revenue may grant waivers from the requirement that importing distributors to keep records at their licensed address or place of business, and permit importing distributors to kee... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | SB2580 | Appropriates specified amounts to the Department on Aging for grants and for administrative expenses associated with the purchase of services covered by the Community Care Program; for payment of Community Care Program costs incurred in prior years; ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 |
| IL | HB3061 | Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Allows a person to petition the court and the court to order the sealing of: (1) Class 2 felony conviction records for burglary, delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle; (2)... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | SB2581 | Appropriates specified amounts to the Department of Human Services for income assistance and related distributive purposes for the Child Care Assistance Program and for grants associated with employment and training programs. Effective July 1, 2013. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 |
| IL | SB2582 | Appropriates specified amounts to the Department of Human Services for income assistance and related distributive purposes for the Home Services Program and for Rehabilitation Services Bureaus. Effective July 1, 2013. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 |
| IL | HB2420 | Amends the School Code. In the Teacher Certification Article, provides that a person who holds an active license issued by the State as a marriage and family therapist shall be deemed to have satisfied the continuing professional development requirem... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB1191 | Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Grants the Department on Aging the power to hold conferences, trainings, and other programs for which the Department shall determine by rule a reasonable fee to cover related administrative costs. Rules to implem... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2 |
| IL | HB1225 | Creates the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act. Provides that the Act applies to public schools, school districts, and recognized nonpublic schools. Requires the Department of Public Health and the State Board of Education to develop and post on th... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2 |
| IL | HB1288 | Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt State complaint procedures that allow a parent, individual, organization, or advocate to file a signed, written complaint with the State ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 |
| IL | SB1002 | Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Executive |
| IL | HB3128 | Creates the Termination of Parental Rights of Perpetrators of Sexual Assault Act. Provides that if a child was conceived as a result of an act of sexual assault, the parent who is the victim of the act of sexual assault may file a petition with the c... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins |
| IL | HB2977 | Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to provide that certain State agencies shall designate one or more officials or employees to serve as Department Ambassador. Provides that Department Ambassadors shall serve as a liaison between the De... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| IL | HB2879 | Creates the Violence Prevention Task Force Act. Establishes the Violence Prevention Task Force consisting of 6 members, one each appointed by legislative leaders and 2 appointed by the Governor. Provides that the Task Force shall: (1) increase awaren... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB3070 | Amends the School Code. Provides that school guidance counselors, teachers, school social workers, and other school personnel who work with pupils in grades 7 through 12 shall be trained to identify the warning signs of mental illness and suicidal be... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | SB2404 | Amends the Budget Stabilization Act. Provides for transfers from the General Revenue Fund to the Pension Stabilization Fund according to a specified schedule beginning in FY 2016 and continuing until FY 2045 or until the retirement funds have achieve... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 |
| IL | HB0003 | Amends the School Code. Extends the time period during which a school district other than the Chicago school district may transfer moneys from specified funds for any purpose from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2016. Effective immediately. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2262 | Amends the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning eligibility for benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, provides that the Department of Human Services s... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB1548 | Amends the Criminal Identification Act and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that upon a petition by a person who has been convicted of a Class 3 or Class 4 felony and who has served in the United States Armed Forces or in the National Guard ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB1353 | Amends the Public Funds Investment Act. Provides that park districts, forest preserve districts, and conservation districts may, like municipalities and counties, invest public funds in interest-bearing bonds of any political subdivision or agency of... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB0131 | Creates the Law Enforcement Officer Stun Gun and Taser Use Reporting Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2018, subsequent to the use of a stun gun or taser by a State or local law enforcement officer to subdue a subject, t... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | SB0068 | Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-20 |
| IL | SB1640 | Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to create the Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Task Force. Sets forth the findings and declarations of the General Assembly. Provides that the purpos... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-17 |
| IL | SJR0032 | Creates the General Assembly's Advisory Committee on Education Funding to conduct a thorough review of the existing distribution methods and expenditures of education funding and make recommendations to implement an education funding system. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 |
| IL | HB2322 | Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code with respect to school social work services. Provides that school social work services may include establishing and delivering anti-bullying programs. Effective immediately. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2768 | Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning a principal's duties (in a school district other than the Chicago school district), provides that it shall be the responsibility of the principal to utilize resources of proper law enforcement agencies ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2659 | Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the Act is not intended to encompass any matters that are within the scope of or determinable under the administrative and appeal process established by rules of the Department of Children and Fami... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB2428 | Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish the Task Force on Civic Education. Sets forth provisions concerning the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall (1) analyze the current state of ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB3300 | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code, the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Volunt... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| IL | HB3267 | Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation may make low-interest loans from the Working Capital Revolving Loan Fund to disadvantaged business enterprises. E... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-15 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB0061 | Amends the Communicable Disease Prevention Act. Makes changes to the provision concerning children of school age who are reported as having been diagnosed as having AIDS or HIV. Provides that the information contained in the notification to be requir... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-15 Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes |
| IL | HB2762 | Amends the School Code. Lowers the compulsory school age from 7 years to 6 years; makes a related change. Effective July 1, 2013. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-15 |
| IL | HB2786 | Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that whenever there is a change in legal guardianship of a minor child who receives benefits under this Code, the appropriate State agency shall immediately inform the Department of Human Services of the ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-15 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | SR0157 | Designates April 9, 2013 as Pay Equity Day in the State of Illinois. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-14 Resolution Adopted |
| IL | HB1570 | Amends the Video Gaming Act. Removes language regarding locating a licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment near an inter-track wagering location licensee licensed... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-14 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB1404 | Amends the Public Construction Bond Act. Requires surety bonds on public construction projects by any political subdivision of the State costing over $50,000 (now, over $5,000). Makes surety bond requirements for any political subdivision of the Stat... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-14 Passed Both Houses |
| IL | HB1458 | Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that if necessary in order to obtain the hospitalization of the respondent, a custodian may apply to the court for an order authorizing an officer of the peace to take the respond... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-14 Passed Both Houses |
