HUMAN RTS-NATL ORIGIN-LANGUAGE Senate SponsorsSen. Carol Ronen, Louis S. Viverito, Antonio Munoz-Don Harmon-Martin A. Sandoval-Iris Y. Martinez, Kimberly A. Lightford, Jacqueline Y. Collins, Kwame Raoul, Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Mattie Hunter and John J. Cullerton House Sponsors(Rep. Larry McKeon-Mary E. Flowers-Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.-Monique D. Davis-Karen A. Yarbrough, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Karen May, Deborah L. Graham, Kathleen A. Ryg, Lou Lang, Harry Osterman, Sara Feigenholtz, Barbara Flynn Currie, John A. Fritchey, Constance A. Howard, Patricia Bailey, Julie Hamos, Lovana Jones, Mike Boland and Kenneth Dunkin) 1/21/2005SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-1078 775 ILCS 5/1-103from Ch. 68, par. 1-103Amends provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, discrimination based on national origin includes discrimination based on the language spoken in the place in which a person or one of his or her ancestors was born. Effective January 1, 2005.Fiscal Note (Department of Human Rights) Minimal fiscal impact expected.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:775 ILCS 5/7A-102from Ch. 68, par. 7A-102Amends provisions concerning the investigation of charges by the Department of Human Rights. Eliminates language providing that questions of credibility shall be considered in determining whether there is substantial evidence that an alleged civil rights violation has been committed. The provisions added by this amendment are effective immediately.House Amendment No. 2 In the definition of "sex", provides that the terms "because of sex" or "on the basis of sex" include, but are not limited to, because of pregnancy, the perception of pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions. Provides that persons with those conditions shall be treated the same for all employment-related purposes, including receipt of benefits under fringe benefit programs, as other persons not so affected by those conditions who are similar in their ability or inability to work.Fiscal Note (Department of Human Rights) As amended by HA1, no fiscal impact.Fiscal Note (Department of Human Rights) As amended by HA2, minimal fiscal impact, as the Department already takes pregnancy cases under the basis of "sex" discrimination.Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) As amended by House Amendment 1 and 2, Senate Bill 3186 may increase judicial workloads. However, the bill would not increase the number of judges needed in the State.Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) This legislation will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.State Debt Impact Note (Economic and Fiscal Commission) As amended by HA1 & 2, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and therefore would not affect the level of State indebtedness.Pension Note (Economic and Fiscal Commission) As amended by HA1, does not amend the Pension Code and would not affect employees covered by any Illinois public pension fund or retirement system.Conference Committee No. 1 Adds reference to:775 ILCS 5/Art. 1 heading775 ILCS 5/1-101.1 new775 ILCS 5/1-102from Ch. 68, par. 1-102775 ILCS 5/1-103from Ch. 68, par. 1-103775 ILCS 5/3-103from Ch. 68, par. 3-103775 ILCS 5/3-106from Ch. 68, par. 3-106Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as requiring any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to give preferential treatment or special rights or implement affirmative action policies or programs based on sexual orientation. Provides that discrimination against a person because of his or her sexual orientation constitutes unlawful discrimination under the Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to engage in blockbusting in real estate because of the present or prospective entry of persons with a particular sexual orientation into the vicinity. Provides that the owner of an owner-occupied residential building with 5 or fewer units is not prohibited from making decisions regarding whether to rent to a person based upon that person's sexual orientation. Defines "sexual orientation". 2/6/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo 2/6/2004SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules 2/18/2004SenateAssigned to Executive 2/26/2004SenateDo Pass Executive; 012-000-000 2/26/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 2, 2004 3/23/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito 3/23/2004SenateFiscal Note Filed from the Illinois Department of Human Rights. 3/24/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz 3/24/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/24/2004SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2004 3/24/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 3/24/2004SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/26/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 3/26/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/26/2004SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-007-000 3/26/2004HouseArrived in House 3/26/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/26/2004HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 3/29/2004HouseFirst Reading 3/29/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/29/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 3/29/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 3/31/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/20/2004HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 4/29/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 4/29/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote 4/29/2004HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 011-000-006 4/29/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/29/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/29/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/6/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 5/14/2004HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 31, 2004 5/24/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 5/27/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2004HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 015-000-000 5/28/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/28/2004HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Terry R. Parke; As Amended by HA 2 5/28/2004HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Terry R. Parke; As Amended by HA 2 5/28/2004HouseRep. Flowers questioned if Note requests are inapplicable 5/28/2004HouseRep. Flowers withdraws question 5/28/2004HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 5/28/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 5/28/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham 5/28/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 5/28/2004HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/28/2004HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/28/2004HouseJudicial Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2 5/28/2004HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2 5/28/2004HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2 5/28/2004HousePension Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2 5/28/2004HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Terry R. Parke; As Amended by HA 2 5/31/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-002-002 5/31/2004SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 5/31/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 - June 1, 2004 8/24/2004SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 11/9/2004HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Larry McKeon 11/9/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 11/9/2004SenateApproved for Consideration Rules 11/9/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02-November 10, 2004 11/10/2004SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton 11/10/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Non-Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton 11/10/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Non-Concurs 11/10/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Non-Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton 11/10/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Non-Concurs 11/10/2004HouseArrived in House 11/10/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Non-Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1,2 11/16/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion Refuse to Recede Rep. Larry McKeon; Motion #1 11/16/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion Refuse to Recede Rep. Larry McKeon; Motion #1 11/16/2004HouseRemoved Alt Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 11/16/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 11/16/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 House Refuses to Recede by Voice Vote 11/16/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 House Refuses to Recede by Voice Vote 11/16/2004HouseHouse Requests Conference Committee No. 1 11/17/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 11/17/2004HouseConference Committee No. 1 House Appointed Rep. Larry McKeon; Rep. John A. Fritchey; Rep. Lou Lang; Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.; Rep. Bob Biggins 11/17/2004SenateConference Committee No. 1 Senate Accede Request -Cullerton 11/17/2004SenateConference Committee No. 1 Senate Appointed Sen. Carol Ronen; Sen. John J. Cullerton; Sen. Terry Link; Sen. Edward Petka; Sen. Peter J. Roskam 11/17/2004HouseConference Committee No. 1 Report Submitted in House by Rep. Larry McKeon 11/17/2004HouseConference Committee No. 1 Report Referred to Rules Committee 11/18/2004SenateConference Committee No. 1 Report Submitted in Senate by Sen. John J. Cullerton 11/18/2004SenateConference Committee No. 1 Report Referred to Rules 11/18/2004SenateConference Committee No. 1 Report Be Approved for Consideration Rules 11/18/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 12/9/2004SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Carol Ronen 12/19/2004SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 12/19/2004SenateConference Committee No. 1 Re-referred to Rules-Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b). 1/5/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul 1/10/2005HouseConference Committee No. 1 Report Rules Referred to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 1/10/2005SenateApproved for Consideration Rules 1/10/2005SenateConference Committee No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Rules 1/10/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 1/10/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 1/10/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 1/10/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 1/10/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 1/10/2005HouseConference Committee No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 011-008-000 1/10/2005SenateConference Committee No. 1 Report Adopted by the Senate 030-027-001 1/11/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 1/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 1/11/2005HouseConference Committee No. 1 Report Adopted by the House 065-051-001 1/11/2005SenateConference Committee No. 1 Report - Both Houses Adopted 1/11/2005SenatePassed Both Houses 1/19/2005SenateSent to the Governor 1/21/2005SenateGovernor Approved 1/21/2005SenateEffective Date January 1, 2006 1/21/2005SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-1078