Illinois Senator Patricia Vanpelt-Watkins [D]

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State	Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
IL	SB0858	Enroll	Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that "low-wage employee" means an employee whose earnings do not exceed the greater of (1) the hourly rate equal to the minimum wage required by the applicable federal, State, or local minimum wage la... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-22 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB1739	Enroll	Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a student who is already licensed to teach and is enrolled in a course of study leading to an additional teaching endorsement or a master's degree in an academic field in which he or s... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-22 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB2185	Engross	Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act. Redefines "detoxification" as the process of allowing an individual to safely withdraw or sober from a drug or alcohol in a controlled environment, including a treatment or law enforcemen... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-22 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
IL	HB0303	Engross	Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that it is an aggravating factor in sentencing that the defendant committed the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any c... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-22 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
IL	SB0087	Engross	Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for the 2016 taxable year and thereafter, the exemption for veterans with disabilities carries over to the surviving spouse of a veteran who was killed in the line of duty in the current taxable year or an... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-21 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB1381	Engross	Amends the Public Utilities Act. Adds provisions to the Telecommunications Article concerning the transition of Large Electing Providers to Internet Protocol-based networks and service. Provides that beginning July 1, 2017, a Large Electing Provider ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-21 [Hearing: Jun 27 @ 2:00 pm] To House Rules Committee
IL	SB0019	Veto	Amends the Personnel Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-21 Placed Calendar Total Veto
IL	HB0528	Enroll	Amends the Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall create and operate a statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system. Provides that the statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-20 Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
IL	SB1607	Engross	Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the prescription monitoring program. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-20 Fiscal Note Filed
IL	SB0055	Enroll	Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that August 4th of each year is designated as Barack Obama Day. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-16 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB0189	Enroll	Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that when the victim is under 18 years of age at the time of the offense, a prosecution for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravat... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-16 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB1519	Enroll	Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Deletes a provision that requires Department of Juvenile Justice personnel who are hired by the Department and who participate or assist in the rehabilitative and vocational training of delinquent youths, super... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-16 Sent to the Governor
IL	HB2663	Enroll	Amends the School Code. Provides that early childhood programs receiving State Board of Education grants for preschool educational programs shall prohibit the expulsion of children. Provides instead that when persistent and serious challenging behavi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-16 Sent to the Governor
IL	HB2388	Enroll	Creates the Child Abuse Awareness Act. Contains only a short title provision. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-16 Sent to the Governor
IL	HB2626	Enroll	Creates the Parental Rights for the Blind Act. Contains statements of legislative findings and purpose. Defines terms. Provides that a person's blindness shall not serve as a basis for denial or restriction of parenting time, the allocation of parent... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-16 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB1413	Enroll	Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that a person shall not be required to pay a search fee for a birth record search or an additional fee for a certified copy of the record upon the person's release on parole, mandatory supervised release, final ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-14 Sent to the Governor
IL	HB2738	Enroll	Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that all of the institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections shall permit every committed person to receive in-person visitors, except in case of abuse of the visiting privilege or when... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-09 Sent to the Governor
IL	HB3063	Enroll	Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning farmers' markets. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall work with the Farmers' Market Task Force to address farmers' market vendor complaints re... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-09 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB0001	Engross	Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction. Effective immediately, but this Act does not take effect at all unless Senate Bills 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the 100th General ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-06 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
IL	HB2360	Enroll	Amends the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act. Requires the Board to select a default contribution rate within the range of 3% to 6% of an enrollee's wages (rather than 3% of wages). Provides that the Program shall begin during 2018, rather t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-06-01 Sent to the Governor
IL	SB0705	Engross	Amends the Higher Education Veterans Service Act. Provides that a required survey and guidebook shall be made available on the homepage of a campus website or a veteran Internet link (instead of just the survey being made available on the homepage of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB0982	Engross	Amends the Election Code. Provides that no candidate for President or Vice-President of the United States shall appear on the official ballot for the general election if that candidate has not released his or her tax returns at least 5 days prior to ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB0903	Engross	Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that any person incarcerated on a bailable offense who does not supply bail and against whom a fine is levied on conviction of such offense shall be allowed a credit of $30 (rather than $5) for ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB1294	Engross	Creates the Industrial Hemp Act. Provides that any person desiring to grow, process, cultivate, harvest, process, possess, sell, or purchase industrial hemp or industrial hemp related products must be licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Provid... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB1469	Engross	Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall work with the Farmers' Market Task Force to address farmers' market vendor complaints regarding the reasonableness of local health departments' f... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB2021	Engross	Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB0552	Engross	Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB0652	Enroll	Amends the New Markets Development Program Act. Provides that, to be considered a "qualified equity investment" under the Act, 100% (currently, 85%) of the cash purchase price of the investment must be used by the issuer to make qualified low-income ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB1657	Engross	Creates the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms without a license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Pro... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB0634	Engross	Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that the failure of the State of Illinois to adequately reimburse a dental provider for a period of 6 months from the date a claim was submitted may be considered by the provider to be ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB0886	Engross	Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue may share information with the State Treasurer for the purpose of administering the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. Amends the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Sen. John J. Cullerton
IL	SB1933	Enroll	Amends the Election Code. Provides that the State Board of Elections and the Office of the Secretary of State shall establish an automatic voter registration program pursuant to an interagency contract and jointly-adopted rules. Provides that an appl... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB0764	Enroll	Amends the School Code. Requires each public school and charter school to post, in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to students, a sign in English and in Spanish that contains the toll-free telephon... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB1830	Engross	Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides in cases in which the prosecution attempts to introduce evidence of incriminating statements made by the accused to or overheard by an informant, the prosecution shall disclose at least 30 days ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB0752	Engross	Amends the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Act. Provides that the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission shall be composed of 11 Commissioners (currently, members) that are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Requires at least 8 (... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB1410	Engross	Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the curriculum for probationary police officers offered by all certified schools shall include courses on cyber-crimes and crimes committed with personal technology devices. Provides that the Ill... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB1774	Enroll	Amends the Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB0193	Engross	Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance must provide coverage for medically necessary preventative physical therapy for insureds diagnosed with multiple sclerosis without any tre... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB1706	Intro	Amends the Use of Credit Information in Personal Insurance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To Senate Assignments Committee
IL	HB0302	Enroll	Amends the Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act. Provides that "policy" includes a policy that has lapsed or been terminated. Requires insurers to, at no later than the date of policy delivery or the establishment of an account, and upon any change ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB1351	Enroll	Amends the Illinois School Student Records Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB0031	Enroll	Amends the State Records Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB1869	Enroll	Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Provides that within one-year after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Legislative Information System shall create a Spanish-language version of its website to provide legislative information... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB1799	Engross	Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that on and after January 1, 2019, a detention screening instrument shall be used for referrals to all authorized juvenile detention facilities in this State prior to a judicial hearing. Provides a mino... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 To House Rules Committee
IL	SB1462	Enroll	Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SR0353	Pass	Urges the creation of an environmental justice agenda. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Resolution Adopted
IL	SB1502	Engross	Creates the Right to Know Act. Provides that an operator of a commercial website or online service that collects personally identifiable information through the internet about individual customers residing in Illinois who use or visit its commercial ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2017
IL	SB1029	Enroll	Amends the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	SB1353	Enroll	Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for a person who is a resident in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Ac... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Passed Both Houses
IL	HB2771	Engross	Creates the Healthy Workplace Act and amends the State Finance Act. Requires employers to provide specified paid sick days to employees. Sets forth the purposes for and manner in which the sick days may be used. Contains provisions regarding employer... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2017-05-31 Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000