Illinois General Assembly 3/21/2023

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UPDATE(S)

 

HB2412 State Police Organization passed the House 111/0/0

 

House Amendment 2 to HB2412 was filed today:

 

 

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Further amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in the State (removing a requirement that the crimes are reported to and are investigated by the Illinois State Police). Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Office of the Director of the Illinois State Police shall oversee the Executive Protection Unit. Changes the Division of Patrol Operations to the Division of Patrol, and makes conforming changes in the Illinois State Police Law, the State Finance Act, and the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Division of Forensic Services shall establish forensic laboratories (rather than forensic toxicological laboratories) in specified locations. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.

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Last week, the House passed HB2223 Juv Ct - Jurisdiction & Venue over to the Senate.

 

Today brings a single Senate bill n committee, with several House bills lined up later this week.
 
 
The House and Senate are scheduled for 12:00 Noon today.  

 
 
Next Days Scheduled
 
House:  3/22/2023
Senate: 3/22/2023
 
 
 
House Calendar
  
Senate Calendar
 

 

 

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House Calendar

 

12:00 Noon

HB1501 Cd Corr < 21 Yrs - Mitigation
 
Support
 
House Sponsor:  Ford, Morgan, Walker, Harper, Buckner
 
Status:  Third Reading
 
Synopsis As Introduced
 
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, when a person commits an offense and the person is under 21 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense, the court, at the sentencing hearing, shall consider certain additional factors in mitigation in determining the appropriate sentence. Provides, that notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the defendant is under 18 at the time of the commission of the offense and convicted of first degree murder and would otherwise be subject to sentencing under certain provisions, the court shall impose a sentence of not less than 40 years of imprisonment. Provides that, in addition, the court may, in its discretion, decline to impose the sentencing enhancements based upon the possession or use of a firearm during the commission of the offense.
 
 
 
 
HB2220 Innkeeper Protection
 
Neutral with Adoption of House Amendment 1
 
House Sponsor:  Collins, Stephens
 
Status:  Second Reading
 
Synopsis As Introduced
 
Amends the Innkeeper Protection Act. Provides that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel or refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a guest or other person who violates specified provisions. Provides that if the guest has paid in advance, the innkeeper shall tender to the guest any unused portion of the advance payment at the time of removal. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be used as a pretext to discriminate against a guest on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin. Effective immediately.
 
House Amendment 1 to HB2220 - Adopted
 
Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who brings property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons, including firearms or explosives.

 

House Amendment 2 to HB2220 - Filed

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a person who: while on the premises of the hotel, acts in an obviously intoxicated manner; or is under the age of 18 years of age and is not accompanied by an adult. Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who: is unable to pay for accommodations or services; while on the premises of the hotel, acts in an obviously intoxicated manner; and brings property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons. Provides that nothing shall be used as a pretext to discriminate against a guest on the basis of characteristics protected under local, State, or federal antidiscrimination laws (rather than on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin). Provides that the provisions do not limit any rights or protections that a guest or other person may have under local, State, or federal antidiscrimination or civil rights laws. Effective immediately.

 

 

 

 

 HB2412 State Police - Organization
 
Under Review
 
House Sponsor:  Hoffman, Welch, Elik
 
Status:  Third Reading
 
Synopsis As Introduced
 
Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Adds duties to various Divisions of the Illinois State Police. Amends the State Finance Act. Abolishes the State Police Streetgang-Related Crime Fund. Provides for, on the effective date of the amendatory Act, or as soon thereafter as practical, the transfer of the remaining balance from the State Police Streetgang-Related Crime Fund to the State Police Operations Assistance Fund. Amends the Intergovernmental Missing Child Recovery Act of 1984. Provides that the Illinois State Police's quality control program shall assess (rather than monitor) the timeliness of entries of missing children reports into LEADS and conduct performance audits of all entering agencies. Amends the School Code. Provides that, upon receipt of any written, electronic, or verbal report from any school personnel regarding a verified incident involving a firearm in a school or on school owned or leased property, including any conveyance owned, leased, or used by the school for the transport of students or school personnel, the local law enforcement authorities shall report all such firearm-related incidents occurring in a school or on school property to the Illinois State Police (rather than the superintendent or his or her designee reporting to the Illinois State Police) in a form, manner, and frequency as prescribed by the Illinois State Police. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides for, on the effective date of the amendatory Act, or as soon thereafter as practical, the transfer of the remaining balance from the Sex Offender Investigation Fund to the Offender Registration Fund. Provides that upon completion of the transfers, the Sex Offender Investigation Fund is dissolved, and any future deposits into the Sex Offender Investigation Fund and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of the Sex Offender Investigation Fund pass to the Offender Registration Fund. Effective January 1, 2024, with some provisions concerning funds transfers effective immediately.
 
House Amendment 1 to HB2412 - Adopted
 
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in this State which are reported to and investigated by the Illinois State Police. Makes other changes. Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Removes references to the Arsonist Registration Act and the Illinois Gambling Act. Modifies provisions relating to the functions of the Division of Criminal Investigation and Division of Forensic Services. Adds a cross-reference to a reference to the prohibited persons portal. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall divide into zones, troops, or regions (rather than districts). Amends the Illinois State Police Radio Act. Makes changes relating to the STARCOM21 Oversight Committee. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.
 
House Amendment 2 to HB2412 - Pending
 
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Further amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in the State (removing a requirement that the crimes are reported to and are investigated by the Illinois State Police). Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Office of the Director of the Illinois State Police shall oversee the Executive Protection Unit. Changes the Division of Patrol Operations to the Division of Patrol, and makes conforming changes in the Illinois State Police Law, the State Finance Act, and the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Division of Forensic Services shall establish forensic laboratories (rather than forensic toxicological laboratories) in specified locations. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.
 
 
 
 
 HB3284 Violence Interven Task Force
 
Under Review
 
House Sponsor:  Hirschauer
 
Status:  Second Reading
 
Synopsis As Introduced
 
Creates the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Act. Provides that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention within the Department of Human Services shall establish the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Task Force. Establishes members of the Task Force. Provides that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall convene a group of experts in the field of community violence intervention and conduct meetings and analysis as the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Task Force. Provides that the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Task Force shall complete the following tasks before January 1, 2024: (1) estimate the number of highest risk individuals currently being served with community violence intervention services and the number of high risk individuals that likely need these services; (2) determine the current and future workforce needs of the community violence intervention field in Illinois based on a goal of serving 75% of those with chronic exposure to gun violence in the next 5 years; (3) identify the critical job function and categories required by community violence intervention services; (4) develop estimates of the available workforce by job function and category to its best ability; (5) develop job descriptions and merit assessment tools by job function and category; (6) identify changes to grant and other state funding that can enable stronger recruitment, training, and evaluation of community violence intervention workers and services; and (7) make recommendations to the General Assembly by job function and category for changes to State law that will allow for the development and implementation of career paths and quality recruitment and retention of a community violence intervention workforce. Provides that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides that the Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention, or his or her designee, shall chair the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Task Force, hire staff, if needed, and submit a final report to the General Assembly. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on January 1, 2025. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
 
 
 
 
HB3474 Reimagine Public Safety
 
Under Review
 
House Sponsor:  Slaughter
 
Status:  Second Reading
 
Synopsis As Introduced
 
Amends the Reimagine Public Safety Act. Removes language requiring grants from the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention to be in specified quantities, specified amounts, or both. Provides that, at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention may provide grants in each eligible service area that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention determines to be eligible. Provides that various services must be distributed equitably among various recipients. Removes language requiring initial grants issued by the Department of Human Services and the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention to be named no later than April 1, 2022 and renewed or competitively bid as appropriate in subsequent fiscal years. Provides that 60 days after the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention receives all local advisory council recommendations under specified provisions and distributes funding based on those recommendations, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall have no responsibility to manage, oversee, or exercise administrative authority over any local advisory council and local advisory councils shall be exempt from specified State requirements. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Open Meetings Act.
 
 

 

 

 

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Senate Calendar

12:00 Noon

 
 
SB1977 Innkeeper Protection
 
Neutral with Adoption of Senate Amendment 1
 
Senate Sponsor:  Aquino
 
Status:  Second Reading
 
Synopsis As Introduced
 
Amends the Innkeeper Protection Act. Provides that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel or refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a guest or other person who violates specified provisions. Provides that if the guest has paid in advance, the innkeeper shall tender to the guest any unused portion of the advance payment at the time of removal. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be used as a pretext to discriminate against a guest on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin. Effective immediately.
 
Senate Amendment 1 to SB1977 - Adopted
 
Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who brings property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons, including firearms or explosives.
 
 

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Senate Committee(s)

 
 
Senate Executive Committee - 2:30 PM Room 409
 
SB2185 World Shoot & Recreation Complex - Neutral
 
 

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House Amendment 2 to HB2412 was filed today:

 

 

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Further amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in the State (removing a requirement that the crimes are reported to and are investigated by the Illinois State Police). Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Office of the Director of the Illinois State Police shall oversee the Executive Protection Unit. Changes the Division of Patrol Operations to the Division of Patrol, and makes conforming changes in the Illinois State Police Law, the State Finance Act, and the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Division of Forensic Services shall establish forensic laboratories (rather than forensic toxicological laboratories) in specified locations. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.

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The Senate is coming to order.

 

 

 

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The House is coming to order.

 

113 members are present.

 

 

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The House is in recess for a Republican caucus.

 

 

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The Senate stands adjourned until 3/22/2023 @ 12:00 Noon.

 

 

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The House is back.

 

 

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HB2412 State Police Organization is up.

 

The sponsor explains it as reorganization and defining the functions of ISP.  He knows of no opposition.

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The bill passed with 111 votes.

 

 

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I'll be away...