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* HB4266 filed by Rep. Maurice West…
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Directs the Secretary of State to grant a waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with an annual budget of less than $5,000,000 that is classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a waiver for any lobbyist that exclusively lobbies on behalf of such an entity.
* Rep. Kimberly du Buclet filed HB4269 yesterday…
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State a new washing machine for residential, commercial, or State use unless the washing machine: (1) contains a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of not greater than 100 micrometers; and (2) bears a conspicuous label that is visible to the consumer, in the form of a sticker or any other label type, that includes a specified statement. Provides that a person or entity who violates this prohibition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $30,000 for each subsequent violation.
* HB4268 is another bill fromRep. Du Buclet…
Creates the Climate Corporate Accountability Act. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2024, the Secretary of State shall develop and adopt rules to require a reporting entity to annually disclose to the emissions registry, and verify, all of the reporting entity’s scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, and scope 3 emissions. Provides that a reporting entity, starting on January 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, publicly disclose to the emissions registry all of the reporting entity’s scope 1 emissions and scope 2 emissions for the prior calendar year, and its scope 3 emissions for that same calendar year no later than 180 days after that date. Provides that the Secretary of State shall contract with an emissions registry to develop a reporting and registry program to receive and make publicly available disclosures. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2025, the Secretary of State shall contract with the University of Illinois, a national laboratory, or another equivalent academic institution to prepare a report on the public disclosures made by reporting entities to the emissions registry. Provides that the emissions registry, on or before January 1, 2025, shall create a digital platform, which shall be accessible to the public, that will house all disclosures submitted by reporting entities to the emissions registry. Provides for enforcement of the Act. Effective immediately.
* HB4258 from Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado…
Amends the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that no contract or license agreement entered into between a publisher and library shall preclude, limit, or restrict the library from performing customary operational functions or lending functions, restrict the library from disclosing any terms of its license agreements to other libraries, or require, coerce, or enable the library to violate the Library Records Confidentiality Act. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act affects existing contracts that are in effect on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Sets forth remedies. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.
* HB4263 from Rep. Jed Davis…
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the photograph of each minor for whom the Department of Children and Family Services is responsible under the Abused, Dependent, or Neglected Minors Article of the Act shall be transmitted to the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the minor resides for placement in the court file. Provides that the photograph shall be taken within 6 months before transmission and shall be accessible by the judge who is to decide the placement, custody, or other disposition concerning the minor.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police denies an application for or revokes and seizes a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card because an individual has been a patient of a mental health facility, the notice to the applicant or card holder of denial of an application for or revocation of the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card shall include the date or dates of admission of the person to the mental health facility and the name of the facility. Provides that, if the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Review Board does not, within 90 days of the filing of the applicant’s appeal of a denial of a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card or revocation of a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, render a decision on the appeal, the failure to render a decision shall constitute a rejection of the appeal, and the applicant or card holder may appeal to the circuit court for relief. Provides that the cost for replacement of a combined Firearm Owner’s Identification Card and concealed carry license is $5 if the person has changed his or her address. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to make conforming changes.
* Rep. Barbara Hernandez filed HB4264 earlier this week…
Creates the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act. Prohibits a person, manufacturer, or distributor from being held liable for damages incurred resulting from any illness or disease contracted by the ultimate user or recipient of an apparently usable menstrual product due to the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the menstrual product that the person, manufacturer, or distributor donates in good faith to a nonprofit organization for ultimate distribution to an individual in need of such menstrual product. Prohibits a nonprofit organization from being held liable for damages incurred resulting from any illness or disease contracted by the ultimate user or recipient of an apparently usable menstrual product due to the condition of the menstrual product. Sets forth exceptions. Effective immediately.
Amends the Reproductive Health Act. Provides that consent to a termination of pregnancy is voluntary and informed only if: the physician who is to perform the procedure, or the referring physician, has, at a minimum, orally, while physically present in the same room, and at least 24 hours before the procedure, provided the woman with specified information; specified printed materials prepared and provided by the Department of Public Health have been provided to the pregnant woman, if she chooses to view these materials; and the woman acknowledges in writing, before the termination of pregnancy, that the information required to be provided has been provided. Provides that if a medical emergency exists and a physician cannot comply with the requirements for informed consent, a physician may terminate a pregnancy if he or she has obtained at least one corroborative medical opinion attesting to the medical necessity for emergency medical procedures and to the fact that to a reasonable degree of medical certainty the continuation of the pregnancy would threaten the life of the pregnant woman. Provides that a physician or other person who violates the provisions shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
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Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 9:59 am
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==waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with an annual budget of less than $5,000,000 that is classified as tax-exempt==
A non-profit with a $5 million budget can’t afford a $300 registration fee? If lobbying is integral to their business model, that fee should be budgeted accordingly.
Comment by City Zen Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 10:09 am
==A non-profit with a $5 million budget can’t afford a $300 registration fee? If lobbying is integral to their business model, that fee should be budgeted accordingly.==
A C3 also has federal restrictions on how much of their time/budget can be used for lobbying, so even if $5 million seems like a lot, most of that for C3 is dedicated to direct services and they don’t really spend time lobbying or have dedicated government affairs staff.
If lobbying is that integral to their business they’re likely a C4 and not exemption from the fee reduction under this proposal.
Comment by twowaystreet Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 10:46 am
Chris Miller is a solution looking for a problem. A+ concern trolling.
Comment by Jibba Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 11:13 am
The lobby registration cost in Iowa, Minnesota, and New York is $0 and it’s $50 in California. Illinois charges $300 to the entity and another $300 to the lobbyist. Illinois is an outliner charging such high fees compared to most states. The cost for nonprofits defined in the bill should be $0 and $50 or whatever is the minimum to cover admin costs associated with registration and ensuring compliance.
https://www.ncsl.org/ethics/lobbyist-registration-requirements
Comment by Curious George Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 11:17 am
===Illinois is an outlier charging such high fees compared to most states.===
When was / were the fees established? In 1996 George Ryan got Pate Philip to raise all sorts of SoS non driver / vehicle filing fees to pay for his new computer system. At the same time, George got Pate (and others) to hold Loleta Didrickson’s budget to a 3% increase, gutting her new computer system, something IOC is just now replacing. The dispute was covered by Illinois Issues.
https://www.lib.niu.edu/1996/ii960918.html
Comment by Anyone Remember Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 11:46 am
(1) contains a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of not greater than 100 micrometers; and (2) bears a conspicuous label that is visible to the consumer
This is modeled after a California law that was just signed in Sept - the cost per washer would go up over $100 per unit and the consumer would then have to be much more vigilant in looking out for clogs that can lead to either flood or an inoperable washer. These filters are more common in EU - currently, no model on Best Buy or Home Depot has a filtration feature that is listed.
Comment by Donnie Elgin Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 11:47 am
The shift to 300.00 per entity and then per lobbyist dramatically shifted the number of lobbyists from “Do Gooder” organizations in Springfield. Which is great if you are ComEd or Gaming not so great if the GA wants to hear from other voices. Our office used to register ED, Board Presidnet, Interns etc.. which was helpful when you needed all hands on deck. It is just not feasible to do anymore.
(5 Million feels like a lot though)
Now if we can get someone to tackle that bi-weekly reporting with fees for entities who don’t make reportable expenses.
Comment by Kyle Hillman Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 12:09 pm
Re. Rep. du Buclet’s washing machine filter, the cost of appliances are going sky-high as it is without “help” from IL government. I had my local repair shop out recently to fix the timer on my dryer. $169 for the service call, just for him to show up. The part was $189 just for the little switch, which took him ten minutes to swap out. Total cost: $378 with tax!
He asked if I’d like to just get a new dryer, cheapest one he had: $850! Rep. du Buclet, leave our washing machines alone.
Comment by Payback Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 12:30 pm
“”This is modeled after a California law “” is often a not helpful in our committee discussions.
(That Donnie is a clever one.)
Comment by walker Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 12:51 pm
“leave our washing machines alone.”
Sheesh, I really overestimated needing to count in days until this happened.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 1:05 pm
Forget the underlying washing machine filter language, I’m looking forward to the amendment that addresses the real problem with our laundry …
“One option that nearly all of our experts suggested is to wash your clothes less often.”
Bring on the official State of Illinois sniff test standard.
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/do-you-need-a-microfiber-filter-for-your-washing-machine.html
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 1:57 pm
“”This is modeled after a California law “” is often a not helpful in our committee discussions.
That may well be, but the bill reads almost word for word with the IL one
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1628
Comment by Donnie Elgin Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 2:25 pm
==A C3 also has federal restrictions on how much of their time/budget can be used for lobbying, so even if $5 million seems like a lot, most of that for C3 is dedicated to direct services and they don’t really spend time lobbying or have dedicated government affairs staff.==
Further, most c3s often rely on funds that are restricted, either from government or philanthropy, and explicitly prohibit use for lobbying costs. So fundraising for lobbyist registration fees is much harder for a c3 than for a private business, and can be a significant disincentive to engaging.
Comment by CornAl DoGooder Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 3:29 pm
“”That may well be, but the bill reads almost word for word with the IL one”"
I believe it — I guess this is often felt as an overly critical site for you, but please take a compliment when offered.
Comment by walker Thursday, Dec 14, 23 @ 3:53 pm