Illinois Representative Suzanne Ness [D]

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ILHB4118PassAmends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that each electric and gas utility serving more than 500,000 customers in the State shall implement a Disconnection Protection Program. Provides that where customers have applied for assistance through the Lo...
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0661
ILHB4346PassAmends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Community Care Program (program), removes from the list of program services clearinghouse information provided by senior citizen home owners who want to rent rooms to or share living ...
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0670
ILHB5085PassReinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes changes to provisions concerning the EMT Training, Recruitment, and Retention Task Force; Emergency Medical Services personnel licensure levels; and vehicle service p...
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0689
ILHB5395PassReinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with changes that include the following. Requires the issuer of a network plan to submit a self-audit of its provider directory and a summary to the Department of Insurance, which the Department shall ma...
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2024-07-10
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0650
ILSB3414PassReinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed ...
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2024-07-01
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0639
ILHR0856Intro
25%
Recognizes Chief Mary Frake of the Lake in the Hills Police Department on her retirement. Thanks her for her outstanding service, unwavering dedication, and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of her community. Wishes her a joyous a...
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2024-07-01
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
ILSB3451PassAmends the Transportation Cooperation Act of 1971, the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Bi-State Development Agency Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that a railroad passeng...
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2024-07-01
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0640
ILHB4785Intro
25%
Appropriates $209,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for costs associated with the Healthy School Meals for All Program. Effective July 1, 2024.
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2024-06-29
To House Rules Committee
ILHB0681Engross
50%
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that any registered victim, including a person who has had a final, plenary, or non-emergency protective order g...
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2024-06-29
To House Rules Committee
ILHB3288Engross
50%
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 Department's powers and duties.
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB4130Engross
50%
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5602Engross
50%
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB4910Engross
50%
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB4489Engross
50%
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall establish and solely fund bicycle and pedestrian ways in conjunction with the construction, reconstruction, or other change of any State transportation facility in...
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5550Engross
50%
Amends the Safe Homes Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5621Engross
50%
Amends the Build Illinois Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5543Engross
50%
Amends the Township Code. When the electors in a township in a county with a population of 1,000,000 or more authorize the township board to contract with one or more municipalities in the township or with the county within which the township is loca...
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB4781Engross
50%
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Provides that the KIND Act creates the statutory vision and authority for the Department of Children and Family Services to execute a kin-first approach to servi...
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB3908Engross
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Creates the Firefighter Paid Family Leave Act. Provides that a firefighter shall receive 6 weeks of paid family leave that may be used: (1) for the birth of a child in order to care for the child; (2) to care for a newly adopted child under 18 years ...
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2024-06-26
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILSB3268PassAmends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes changes to the Medical Assistance Article. Provides that beginning with dates of service on and after January 1, 2025, add-on rates for the services delivered by physicians who are board certified in psychia...
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2024-06-10
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
ILHB3344Intro
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Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Provides that the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Services shall continue, in cases of medically required absences from a community...
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILHB5249Intro
25%
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, nutrition care services and medical nutrition therapy provided by a reg...
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILHB4718Intro
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Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for specified real property located in DeKalb County, subject to specified conditions. Effective immediately.
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILHB4806Intro
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Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that, for community-based providers serving persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, subject to federal approval of any relevant Waiver Amendment, the r...
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILSB3157Engross
50%
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the State Treasurer may establish an electronic payment processing program to supplement and enhance secure electronic payment options otherwise available to no...
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILHB4919Intro
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Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In a provision requiring the Department on Aging to require an annual audit from all personal assistant and home care aide vendors contracting with the Department, provides that the annual audit shall assure that...
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILHB0582Intro
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Amends the Hospital Infant Feeding Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILSB3755Engross
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Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the notice of the transfer of property that is exempt for orphanage, school, or religious purposes shall be filed with the county clerk (currently, the county recorder). Effective immediately.
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2024-05-31
To House Rules Committee
ILHR0844PassRecognizes the month of September 2024 as being National Scarring Alopecia Awareness Month.
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2024-05-29
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
ILHR0688PassCongratulates the Illinois Area Agencies on Aging for its 50 years of service. Encourages all Illinois residents to recognize the invaluable contributions the Illinois Area Agencies on Aging have made to the State's senior citizens.
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2024-05-25
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0706PassDeclares the month of August 2024 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages continuing research on spinal muscular atrophy and community support for those affected with the disease.
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2024-05-25
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0705PassUrges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease and declares May 2024 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.
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2024-05-25
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal
ILHR0807PassDeclares February 21, 2024 as John Lewis Day in the State of Illinois to honor the life and legacy of American hero and civil rights leader John Robert Lewis.
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2024-05-25
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0810PassDeclares October of 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and supports and commends the efforts of the people and organizations who work tirelessly to help victims break free of the devastating effects of domestic abuse.
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2024-05-25
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
ILHB4733Engross
50%
Amends the University of Illinois Act. In provisions concerning scholarships for the children of veterans, provides that an honorary scholarship may also be given to the children of persons who served at any time during the invasion of Panama between...
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2024-05-24
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB4828Engross
50%
Creates the Restrictive Housing Data Publication and Verification Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall post quarterly reports on the use of restrictive housing on the Department's official website. Prov...
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2024-05-24
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5808Intro
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Appropriates $578,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for costs and administrative expenses associated with the Creating Healing of Inside Community Educators program. Effective July 1, 2024.
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2024-05-24
To House Rules Committee
ILHR0717PassDeclares September 21, 2024 as It's Our Fox River Day.
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2024-05-23
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0718PassUrges the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to include certain measures in its upcoming Medicaid Managed Care Organization Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure a robust, equitable, and inclusive procurement process.
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2024-05-23
Resolution Adopted
ILHB5807Intro
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Appropriates $519,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for cost and administrative expenses associated with the Healing Beyond Harm program. Effective July 1, 2024.
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2024-05-23
To House Rules Committee
ILHR0613PassUrges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to continue taking appropriate action to facilitate equitable access to adolescent and adult vaccinations, including establishing appropriate programs and initiatives to raise public awareness on ...
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2024-05-23
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
ILHR0501PassRecognizes McHenry County for its participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans and its continued support for veterans and their families. Encourages the residents of Illinois to recognize and honor all veterans who have made immeasurable contr...
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2024-05-22
Resolution Adopted
ILHB0299Engross
50%
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying and cyber-bullying, provides that bullying includes posting or distributing sexually explicit images. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, t...
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2024-05-22
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5841Intro
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Amends the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act. Requires the Commission to prepare and submit a report to the General Assembly evaluating whether the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority has met the equity goals of the Commission and Authority. Am...
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2024-05-22
To House Rules Committee
ILHB0587Engross
50%
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that no administrator, agent, or employee of a hospital affiliate may abuse a patient in a facility operated by a hospital affiliate. Defines "hospital affiliate". Makes conforming changes.
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2024-05-21
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5444Engross
50%
Amends the Co-Responder Pilot Program Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds the McHenry County Sheriff's Office to the offices to which the Division is applicable, including that the Office shall establish, subject to appropriation, a co-resp...
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2024-05-17
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB4677Engross
50%
Creates the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act. Requires the Department on Aging, in consultation with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to b...
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2024-05-17
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5537Engross
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Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Removes an exception for skilled and intermediate long-term care facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act from providing a Safety Net Impact Statement as part of its general review criter...
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2024-05-17
To Senate Assignments Committee
ILHB5610Intro
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Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes all instances of "electric corporation" to "electric utility". Provides that an electric utility that operates within the State shall allow customers seeking energiza...
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2024-05-17
To House Rules Committee
ILHR0727PassCongratulates Rachel Costabile, Ashley McLeod, Ruth Pligge, Bridget Brown, and Erika Kissel on the successful creation and operation of their small business, Just A Dollop. Wishes them continued success on their entrepreneurial journey. Encourages th...
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2024-05-17
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
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