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Professional license process to be expedited under new Glowiak Hilton law
Professional license process to be expedited under new Glowiak Hilton law
Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers
Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers

Homeowners can eliminate racist restrictive covenants from their property deeds under new Johnson law

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Friday, July 23, 2021 05:10 PM

johnson 051221SPRINGFIELD – Illinois homeowners can more quickly, easily and affordably remove racist language from their property deeds under a new law sponsored by State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove).

“Racial covenants have held back Black and Brown families for generations, and many residents may not even be aware that the language still lingers in their property deeds,” Johnson said. “Homeowners shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to strike such harmful and antiquated provisions from their property records.”

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Senator Holmes measure will prevent access to animals by those who engage in abuse, cruelty

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Friday, July 23, 2021 05:03 PM

holmes abuse 072321SPRINGFIELD – An animal abuser has no place in a home with animals. State Senator Linda Holmes’ (D-Aurora) House Bill 168 has been signed into law by the governor, allowing a court to prohibit an animal abuser from owning or living with others who own animals.

“Anyone convicted of felony offenses like torture, mutilation and animal fighting should have no privilege to own or live with an animal for a reasonable period of time,” Holmes said. “Just as some people who are domestic violence perpetrators continue their behavior, animal abusers may have multiple offenses. No animal should be subjected to this cruelty.”

Read more: Senator Holmes measure will prevent access to animals by those who engage in abuse, cruelty

Connor’s new law increases training requirements for gun-carrying private detectives and security

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Friday, July 23, 2021 04:57 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – A new law sponsored by State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport) will help prevent potentially fatal accidents by increasing training requirements for private detectives and private security guards who want to carry firearms.

“Private detectives and security guards who want to carry guns need to be properly trained,” Connor said. “They need to know when and how it is appropriate to use deadly force.”

Existing law required security guards to complete 40 hours of basic training to be licensed as private security contractors. Guards employed by corporations were able to carry weapons without completing the required training if the corporation they work for employs five or less armed guards. The new law would require all armed employees to complete the training and creates even more stringent training requirements for private detectives and private security contractors.

Read more: Connor’s new law increases training requirements for gun-carrying private detectives and security

Gillespie TIF transparency measure signed into law

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Friday, July 23, 2021 04:52 PM

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – To ensure that tax increment financing (TIF) dollars are used responsibly, a plan introduced by State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) that expands required reporting by municipalities to the Illinois Comptroller was signed into law.

“Taxpayers deserve to know exactly how TIF developments could affect their property taxes,” Gillespie said. “Our plan will keep developers and local governments honest, and create a transparent process that shows residents whether goals are being met.”

TIF districts are a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate economic development in targeted areas. The new law requires more consistent, measurable data on the success of the TIF project by expanding what local governments must report annually to the Comptroller’s Office. Expanded reporting requirements include projected and actual job creation, and projected and actual increment. The legislation also requires the report to be verified by a neutral third party.

Read more: Gillespie TIF transparency measure signed into law

  1. Feigenholtz law aims to streamline adoption process
  2. Veterans, Illinoisans with disabilities will not need to reapply for property tax homestead exemption under Connor’s new law
  3. Glowiak Hilton law ensures quality mental health resources for students
  4. New Bennett law will help children and families build college savings

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Professional license process to be expedited under new Glowiak Hilton law
Professional license process to be expedited under new Glowiak Hilton law
SPRINGFIELD – Professionals seeking licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will soon see improvements to the process thanks to a newly signed law championed by State...

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The Majority Report 11/20/23 - New bills signed into law
The Majority Report 11/20/23 - New bills signed into law
Harris' new law supports Illinois' farmers and small businesses SPRINGFIELD – A measure that preserves insurance choices for rural farmers in Illinois is now law, thanks to State Senator Napoleon Harris,...

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Gillespie, Castro validate mental health referendums, ensure funding
Gillespie, Castro validate mental health referendums, ensure funding
SPRINGFIELD – Suburban township mental health boards approved by referendum last year will be able to collect the revenue needed to operate after legislation led by State Senators Ann Gillespie...

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Faraci announces warm socks drive in Vermilion County
Faraci announces warm socks drive in Vermilion County
DANVILLE – Especially during the winter months, socks are among the most-requested articles of clothing by people experiencing homelessness, leading State Senator Paul Faraci to continue the work of State...

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Belt to host mobile DMV event in Dupo
Belt to host mobile DMV event in Dupo
DUPO — Motorists who need to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers can attend a free mobile unit event Saturday sponsored by State Senator Christopher Belt. “The mobile unit...

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The Majority Report 11/14/23 - Wrapping up fall session
The Majority Report 11/14/23 - Wrapping up fall session
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois' professional licensure process SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton’s measure to help to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process advanced out of the Senate...

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