Legislature to return Wednesday
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller * Press release…
* But, wait. WGN TV just told its audience that the budget is already passed…
…Adding… Press release…
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New bills: Red light and speed cam reforms; Lightfoot’s late appointment may be blocked; Cannabis omnibus; PPP’s for the tollway; Expanded EV incentives
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller * Senate Amendment 1 to HB3903 bars campaign contributions from red light, speed cam and some others…
“Vendor-affiliated person” means anyone with an ownership interest or distributive share above 7.5 percent, or is an executive employee, or is the spouse, minor child, or other immediate family member who lives with the person. Back to the proposal…
There’s also a 2-year revolving door provision. And…
It also requires municipalities and counties to conduct a statistical analysis to assess the safety impact of each automated traffic law enforcement system within a year and requires them to conduct those studies after they install new systems. It also allows IDOT to revoke any permit for the cams “if any official or employee who serves that county or municipality is charged with bribery, official misconduct, or a similar crime related to the placement, installation, or operation of the automated traffic law enforcement system in the county or municipality.” * Crain’s…
…Adding… From the Chicago Federation of Labor’s Bob Reiter…
As subscribers know, there’s more to this bill. * The House Executive Committee has approved Amendment 1 to SB1559. That’s the cannabis omnibus. I assume this post will be updated. As always, keep an eye on the live coverage post for instant updates. …Adding… The Senate has an amendment making changes to the The Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. They’re allowing the tollway and units of local government to work with PPPs instead of just IDOT. The proposal also clears the way for leasing existing toll roads and using the PPPs to repair roads and add lanes and ramps to any tollway (like Local 150’s plan, for instance). It will also allow the tollway to use proceeds from the sale or lease of assets to provide funding for a PPP agreement and to “receive unsolicited proposals for a project.” The amendment also completely deletes this provision from existing law…
…Adding… John Amdor testified against deleting that regional planning provision…
It’s a huge bill, so maybe some of y’all can find more stuff. …Adding… The revenue omnibus has a provision to terminate tax credits if investment or job creation and retention requirements aren’t met in 10 years. The Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act is expanded to include financial incentives for electric vehicle or component or renewable energy manufacturers that intend to convert or expand, in whole or in part, from traditional manufacturing and will make at least a $500 million capital investment and retain 800 full-time employee jobs at the project. Hmm. It also has a $500 volunteer emergency workers tax credit and a bunch of other stuff.
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Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update (Updated)
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller
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Groups say Sen. Anderson’s comment “gives license to transphobic actors to harm trans people”
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller * Sun-Times…
* WTTW…
Nobody is forcing anyone into a unisex restroom. And nobody is forcing anyone to build any, either. The idea is to establish strong regulations in case somebody wants to build such a thing. Also, keep in mind that this bill is backed by the Illinois Pipe Trades Association, Chicago Plumbers Local 130, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, the American Institute of Architects, the Illinois Public Health Association, the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. * AIDS Foundation Chicago and Equality Illinois…
…Adding… What he’s saying about the bill is just completely untrue. Illinois already legalized that in the Kitty Litter Omnibus Act of 2021 /s…
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Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and an update
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller
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