Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action

Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:
 
Bill Number: HB 37
Description: Allows students at non-public high schools to participate in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 38
Description: Expands criminal penalties for specific acts in a place of worship.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 51
Description: Requires trauma-informed training for police officers to ensure children's safety, now known as the Peter Mendez Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 120
Description: Creates the Veterans Service-Related Ailments Task Force to review and make recommendations regarding veterans' service-related ailments not recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including exploring why certain service-related ailments are not recognized and determining what may be done to have them recognized.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 137
Description: Makes technical changes to definitions in the Environmental Protection Act and the Illinois Highway Code.
Action: Signed
Effective: June 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 246
Description: Ensures the contributions of LGBTQ people are taught in public schools.
Action: Signed
Effective: July 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 303
Description: Adds accumulated sick leave to disclosable payments in the Illinois Pension Code.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 344
Description: Allows electronic monitoring in community-integrated living arrangements and developmental disability facilities.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 386
Description: Increases transparency of the use of electronic monitoring for people on parole or mandatory supervised release.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 423
Description: Eliminates the Basic Skills test for teacher licensure until 2025. PA 101-0220, signed 8/8/19, permanently eliminates the Basic Skills test for teacher licensure.
Action: Veto
Note: See attached veto message.
 
Bill Number: HB 808
Description: Reduces state ID card fees for minors from $10 to $5. 
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 814
Description: Clarifies training requirements under the Open Meetings Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2018
 
Bill Number: HB 854
Description: Adds two members to the Illinois Fire Advisory Commission.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 900
Description: Codifies existing Department of Corrections policy of not collecting reimbursements for the cost of incarceration from individuals in the criminal justice system.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 909
Description: Allows the recording of a forensic interview of children without parental consent.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 1551
Description: Improves the safety and well-being of children in the state's care and strengthens accountability.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 1579
Description: Expands school disorderly conduct for minors.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 1583
Description: Allows arrest warrants to be requested electronically.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 1652
Description: Expedites professional licenses for current and former service members and their spouses.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 1659
Description: Adjusts the dollar amount of contracts requiring competitive bidding under the River Conservancy District Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2029
Description: Clarifies state health insurance coverage for members taking a pension buyout beginning in fiscal year 2019.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2073
Description: Extends the amount of time a park district may lease real estate that the board deems is not required for park or recreational purposes.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2086
Description: Designates April as Healthy Pet Month in the state of Illinois.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2088
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates to Illinois residents that served in the US Armed Forces between 1945 and 1992.  
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2118
Description: Extends the sunset of a program providing Medicaid benefits to human trafficking victims to June 30, 2022.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2119
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates to residents who served in the United Nations Protection Force in Yugoslavia.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2126
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates that benefit a new Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund in the state treasury.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2129
Description: Extends the timeframe a park district may lease equipment and machinery.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2146
Description: Creates a working group between the University of Illinois Chicago and the Department of Public of Health to make policy recommendation to enhance the health of Illinois residents.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2152
Description: Promotes mental health for students enrolled at public colleges and universities through awareness, trainings and new partnerships.
Action: Signed
Effective: July 1, 2020, except Section 55 which takes effect upon becoming law.
 
Bill Number: HB 2215
Description: Ensures the history of the fire service labor movement is included in firefighter training requirements.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2252
Description: Makes all county clerk language gender neutral.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2265
Description: Increases civic education in sixth, seventh and eighth grade classrooms.
Action: Signed
Effective: July 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2309
Description: Prevents a petition for an emergency stalking no contact order, civil no contact order, or emergency order of protection from becoming publicly available before the order is served on the respondent.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2492
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates that benefit two new funds in the state treasury: the Guide Dogs of America Fund and the Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2499
Description: Creates a vacancy on a park district board if a board member is convicted of a crime.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2505
Description: Makes technical changes to a definition in the Local Food, Farms and Jobs Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2540
Description: Directs IDFPR to review blockchain technology as it relates to banking and DCEO to incorporate blockchain technology into its economic development marketing and business support programs, events and activities.
Action: Signed
Effective: June 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2557
Description: Provides rights to jobseekers when undergoing an application process that involves video interviews and artificial intelligence (AI) analysis.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2617
Description: Replaces the phrase "special services" with "extracurricular activities" in the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund Article of the Pension Code.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2618
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates to current and former members of the National Guard or surviving spouses.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2628
Description: Codifies current practice of the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund beginning pension payments and contribution refunds upon termination of a member.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2643
Description: Allows a senior citizen to cancel an unsolicited home repair or modeling contract within 15 days.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2659
Description: Makes technical changes to the Illinois Public Aide Code for long-term care services eligibility.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2708
Description: Strengthens the relationship between local law enforcement and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2021
 
Bill Number: HB 2720
Description: Extends the deadline for higher education end-of-year reporting by 30 days.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2723
Description: Increases the number of members on and extends the work of the Task Force on Strengthening the Child Welfare Workforce for Children and Families.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2811
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2818
Description: Expands an address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence to now include victims of sexual assault or stalking.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2021
 
Bill Number: HB 2852
Description: Increases student awareness of competency-based learning programs at public universities.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2894
Description: Extends the sunset of the Covering All Kids Health Insurance Act by 5 years.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2896
Description: Creates the Diversity in Health Care Professions Task Force.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 2931
Description: Extends numerous TIF districts by 12 years.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 2937
Description: Makes technical changes to various acts concerning state funds.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3041
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates that benefit a new Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund in the state treasury.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3082
Description: Automatically enrolls all new state employees, excluding SURS, into the State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan and defers 3% of gross compensation each pay period. Employees may elect not to participate either before automatic deferrals begin or within 90 days of enrollment.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3097
Description: Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to collaborate with the University of Illinois-Chicago to develop a prescriber education program.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3151
Description: Removes the sunset of the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council. Adds the Cook County Sheriff, or his or her designee as an ex-officio member of the Council. Provides that the Council shall determine the qualifications for and hire the Executive Director.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3331
Description: Expands homelessness prevention grants to no more than 6 months' time and limits administrative costs to 15% of the grant amount.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3435
Description: Requires insurance coverage of medically-necessary epinephrine injectors for those 18 years old or younger.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3437
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates that benefit a new Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund in the state treasury.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3482
Description: Allows the Offshore Wind Energy Economic Development Policy Task Force to report its findings to the governor and General Assembly within 12 months of convening and allows the governor to appoint members within 90 days.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3483
Description: Updates and clarifies the statute establishing the PUNS waiting list under the Department of Human Services-Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3498
Description: Increases criminal penalties for genital mutilation of minors and allows a prosecution to begin at any time.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3531
Description: Ensures that intended parents can be in the delivery room with a gestational surrogate when a hospital has a gestational surrogacy contract on file.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3536
Description: Expands acceptable methods that the Secretary of State may accept in order to provide a veteran designation on an individual's license or identification card.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3584
Description: Bolsters privacy rights for crime victims in Illinois.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3652
Description: Encourages school counselors to develop a post-secondary education plan that includes all options, including a 4-year college or university, community college and vocational schools.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: HB 3659
Description: Requires charter schools to include a parent or guardian on their governing body and establishes professional development requirements for all voting members of that entity.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3663
Description: Establishes worker cooperatives as a new type of business entity in Illinois.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: HB 3711
Description: Ensures public restrooms have at least one baby diaper changing station.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 24
Description: Requires freight trains to have at least two crew members while in Illinois.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 61
Description: Requires shelters to sterilize and microchip animals before they leave the shelter and increases fines for renewal licenses to promote animal welfare.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 62
Description: Clarifies how bankruptcies impact expired liens under the Cook County Recorder's Office.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 86
Description: Bans drivers from watching or streaming video on an electronic communication device.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 131
Description: Requires cat owners vaccinate their cats for rabies within its first 4 months of age and again within one year of the first vaccination.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 172
Description: Makes undocumented students eligible to serve as a student trustee at the University of Illinois if they meet other criteria, including residency requirements.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 195
Description: Clarifies that a check can be drawn from the account of an independent escrowee.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 205
Description: Extends the sunset of a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District program.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 241
Description: Prohibits animal testing in products imported or sold in the state of Illinois.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 246
Description: Excludes contracts for fuel or petroleum from competitive bidding for park districts. 
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 459
Description: Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act to review the relationship between physical and mental health.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 482
Description: Extends the sunset of a Cook County pilot program waiving fees for filing certain petitions to expunge or seal records. Repeals an unfunded Illinois Student Assistance Commission program. 
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 528
Description: Allows the Senate President to appoint another member of his party instead of a designee to represent him on the General Assembly Retirement System (GARS) Board.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 584
Description: Changes the appointment process of the Metro-East Sanitary District and requires the executive director to be a resident of the district.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 640
Description: Allows township good pantries to us money collected for public aid for basic assistance needs for the homeless population.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 654
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Professional Engineering Act of 1989.  
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 656
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Perfusionist Practice Act of 1987.   
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 657
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Structural Engineering Act of 1989.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 658
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 725
Description: Repeals the sunset of the Open Standards Operating Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1167
Description: Establishes a new Adult Vocational Community College Scholarship program, subject to appropriation.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1221
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Medical Practice Act of 1989.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1244
Description: Updates the amount for transporting or erecting headstone for veterans memorials.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1246
Description: Requires the Illinois Gaming Board to establish a policy on investigating underage gaming and drinking at any video gaming location.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1256
Description: Limits diesel-powered vehicles from idling for extended periods of time near a residential area.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1258
Description: Increased the use of overdose mapping software which gives law enforcement and health officials the data they need to respond swiftly and effectively to spikes in overdoses.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1265
Description: Makes technical changes to the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1273
Description: Allows park district property to be conveyed to a unit of local government or school district by a four-fifths vote by the park district board.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1291
Description: Allows a dentist to be privileged at an Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center (ASTC) if the dentist's patient requires sedation that the dentist is not qualified to give.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1294
Description: Makes technical changes to the Criminal Code of 2012.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1319
Description: Ensures LGBTQ older adults and older adults with HIV are designated as populations of "greatest social need" for inclusion in aging programming.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1344
Description: Protects personally-identifying information at the Illinois Secretary of State's Office from being released beyond need-to-know employees.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1378
Description: Ensures LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination in jury service.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1381
Description: Standardizes the classification of highways across the state.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1387
Description: Allows guardians to open ABLE accounts, makes it easier for designated representatives to establish ABLE accounts, updates language regarding investment practices and policies and removes obsolete references related to the initial launch of the program.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1392
Description: Orders a detailed review of the threat of microplastics to human health and the environment by the Prairie Research Institute, which will be delivered to the General Assembly.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1425
Description: Strengthens suicide prevention efforts by the IDPH Office of Suicide Prevention and Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance and requires yearly reporting on program effectiveness to the governor and General Assembly.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1449
Description: Creates a task force on insurance and parity for behavioral health conditions.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1460
Description: Encourages Illinois teachers in rural or remote districts to pursue National Board Certification through new incentives.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1467
Description: Expands eligibility for the MIA/POW scholarship program and the Illinois Veteran grant program.
Action: Signed
Effective: July 1, 2019
 
Bill Number: SB 1468
Description: Adds spouses and dependents to a military discount program.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1473
Description: Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to remove a driver's license suspension pursuant to the nonpayment of child support if the individual has arranged for the child support payment.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1558
Description: Allows the City of Rockford to charge up to $250 in an annual fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1568
Description: Modifies coroner reporting of sudden infant deaths.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1582
Description: Codifies the current practice of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Pension Board in calculating average final salary.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1584
Description: Increases the number of days per school year that a retired Chicago teacher can return to service without impacting retirement status from 100 days to 120 days.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1601
Description: Ensures the history of the state of Illinois is taught in public schools.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1614
Description: Allows heirs of deceased property owners to submit a Capacity to Claim Affidavit with the Treasurer's Office, rather than having to submit certified copies of wills and other court documents for unclaimed property claims valued at less than $100.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1624
Description: Requires notification to the Attorney General's Office when a data breach impacts 500 or more residents.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1651
Description: Allows forest preserve districts to regulate renewable energy within their boundaries.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1674
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Auction License Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1684
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Architecture Practice Act of 1989
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1694
Description: Allows high schools to provide coursework on workplace preparation that covers legal protections in the workplace, including protection against sexual harassment and racial and other forms of discrimination and other protections for employees.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1696
Description: Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to convene a working group of nursing specialists to help implement the Medicare Patient-Driven Model for 2020.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1715
Description: Expands the scope of practice for pharmacists to include the administration of injections of long-term antipsychotic medications and opioid antagonists pursuant to a valid prescription.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1731
Description: Affirms that school districts may use the Illinois Mental Health Aid training program to meet in-service training requirements surrounding mental illness and suicidal behavior in youth.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1744
Description: Requires the Illinois Department of Corrections check a person's Medicaid eligibility before release and, if eligible, to aid in the application process.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1765
Description: Repeals a dated early retirement benefits for Chicago teachers.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1787
Description: Adds traditional IRAs as an option under the Secure Choice Program, allows other state or local governmental entities to enter into agreements with Illinois to enable their residents to participate in the Secure Choice Savings Program, clarifies audit and report periods and makes technical changes regarding the remittance time period and investment options.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1788
Description: Reduces membership from 21 to 11 of an internal program board under the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1800
Description: Increases the threshold for paying Illinois estimated taxes for individuals from $500 to $1,000.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1828
Description: Creates the Needle and Hypodermic Syringe Access Program Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1872
Description: Makes technical changes to and extends the sunset of the Real Estate Brokerage Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1894
Description: Adds children and stepchildren to people who can get special license plates for fallen firefighters.     
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1902
Description: Allows the executive officer, chief legal counsel and the chief fiscal officer to have a designee that could sign contracts over $250,000 in the event the individual is sick, on vacation, traveling for work or out of the office for an extended period.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1917
Description: Allows local associations that represent law enforcement offers to conduct raffles.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 1938
Description: Allows various land transfers.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 1993
Description: Makes technical changes to the Illinois Vehicle code regarding diesel-powered vehicles.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 2023
Description: Eliminates the sunset of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, adds new conditions for eligibility purposes and expands the range of medical professionals who can certify eligibility of applicants to the program.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 2024
Description: Creates the Apprenticeship Study Act and requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to conduct a study on the potential expansion of apprenticeship programs in this state and produce a report on its findings.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 2030
Description: Allows the date of birth listed on a birth certificate to be conclusive evidence of the Chicago firefighter's age for pension purposes for those hired after January 1, 2020. Clarifies that for current Chicago firefighters, the birth date on the fireman's application will be used for providing all benefits.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 2037
Description: Provides that those remitting notary public applications to the Secretary of State for appointments and commissions must comply with standards to qualify for licensure as a notary public remittance agent.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 2076
Description: Makes technical changes to align the Illinois Code of Military Justice with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
 
Bill Number: SB 2087
Description: Enhances employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2020
 
Bill Number: SB 2120
Description: Makes technical changes to the Capital Development Board Act and Illinois Procurement Code.
Action: Signed
Effective: December 15, 2019