IL SB2481 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-1)
Status: Passed on November 29 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-11-29 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1124
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Commitment to Justice Act and includes legislative findings. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Removes the $100,000 limit on awards in tort cases. Provides that the changes apply to cases filed on or after July 1, 2015. Effective immediately.

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Title

COURT OF CLAIMS AWARD LIMITS

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2018-11-27 - House - Motion in House (Y: 71 N: 36 NV: 5 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2018-11-14 - Senate - Motion in Senate (Y: 46 N: 8 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-05-31 - Senate - Concurrence in Senate (Y: 42 N: 7 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-05-30 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 79 N: 33 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-04-24 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 50 N: 0 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2018-11-29SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1124
2018-11-29SenateEffective Date November 27, 2018
2018-11-28House(M3) Motion Filed Pursuant to House Rule 36 - Prevailed - 110-0-0
2018-11-28House(M3) Motion Filed Pursuant to House Rule 36, I move to expunge from the House record of the floor debate from November 27, 2018, my remarks on the Motion to Override the Governor's Amendatory Veto of SB 2481 - Representative Stephanie Kifowit
2018-11-28House(M2) Motion Filed Pursuant to House Rule 36 referred to the Rules Committee
2018-11-28House(M2) Motion Filed Pursuant to House Rule 36, I move to expunge from the House record the Tuesday, November, 27 remarks of Representative Stephanie Kifowit with respect to SB 2481- Representative Grant Wehrli
2018-11-27SenateAmendatory Veto Overridden Both Houses
2018-11-27HouseOverride Amendatory Veto - House Passed 071-036-000
2018-11-27House3/5 Vote Required
2018-11-27HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
2018-11-27HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2018-11-15HouseMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Rep. Al Riley
2018-11-15HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto
2018-11-15HouseArrived in House
2018-11-14SenateOverride Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 046-008-000
2018-11-14Senate3/5 Vote Required
2018-11-13SenateMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2018-11-13SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto November 14, 2018
2018-08-24SenateGovernor Amendatory Veto
2018-07-02SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
2018-06-29SenateSent to the Governor
2018-05-31SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
2018-05-31SenatePassed Both Houses
2018-05-31SenateSenate Concurs
2018-05-31SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 042-007-000
2018-05-31SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 011-003-000
2018-05-31SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
2018-05-30SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
2018-05-30SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2018-05-30SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 30, 2018
2018-05-30SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
2018-05-30HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 079-033-002
2018-05-30HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
2018-05-30HouseRemoved from Short Debate Status
2018-05-30HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2018-05-28HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-28HouseHome Rule Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-28HouseCorrectional Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-28HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-28HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-28HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2018-05-28HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
2018-05-28HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
2018-05-25HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2018
2018-05-25HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed
2018-05-25HouseFiscal Note Filed
2018-05-25HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Tom Demmer
2018-05-24HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2018-05-24HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2018-05-24HouseJudicial Note Filed
2018-05-24HousePension Note Filed
2018-05-24HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed
2018-05-24HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HousePension Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseCorrectional Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-05-24HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2018-05-24HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Al Riley
2018-05-24HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2018-05-24HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
2018-05-24HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 007-004-000
2018-05-18HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2018
2018-05-16HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
2018-05-15HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2018-05-15HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Al Riley
2018-05-14HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
2018-05-10HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2018-05-09HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
2018-05-09HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2018-04-25HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2018-04-25HouseFirst Reading
2018-04-25HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Al Riley
2018-04-25HouseArrived in House
2018-04-24SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-000-001
2018-04-24SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
2018-04-24SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Hastings
2018-04-24SenateRecalled to Second Reading
2018-04-24SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 011-000-000
2018-04-23SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
2018-04-18SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
2018-04-18SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2018-04-18SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 19, 2018
2018-04-18SenateSecond Reading
2018-04-17SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
2018-04-17SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 011-000-000
2018-04-13SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 27, 2018
2018-04-11SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
2018-04-11SenatePostponed - Judiciary
2018-04-10SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
2018-04-10SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments.
2018-04-06SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2018-04-06SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2018-02-15SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
2018-02-07SenateAssigned to Judiciary
2018-01-30SenateReferred to Assignments
2018-01-30SenateFirst Reading
2018-01-30SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

Code Citations

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Illinois State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2481&GAID=14&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=91&GA=100
Texthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481.htm
Texthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481eng.htm
Texthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481enr.htm
Texthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481gms.htm
Texthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/100/100-1124.htm
Amendmenthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481sam001.htm
Amendmenthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481sam002.htm
Amendmenthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481ham001.htm
Amendmenthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SB/10000SB2481ham002.htm
Roll Callhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory/100/senate/10000SB2481_04242018_046000T.pdf
Roll Callhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory/100/house/10000SB2481_05302018_026000T.pdf
Roll Callhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory/100/senate/10000SB2481ham002_05312018_041000C.pdf
Roll Callhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory/100/senate/10000SB2481_11142018_025000M.pdf
Roll Callhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory/100/house/10000SB2481_11272018_015000M.pdf

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