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 Bill Status of SB2135  101st General Assembly - 1st Special Session


Short Description:  GOVT EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. - Scott M. Bennett

House Sponsors
(Rep. Kelly M. Burke - La Shawn K. Ford - Camille Y. Lilly)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  6/12/2020SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0640

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/7from Ch. 116, par. 207


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes if the public body that is the recipient of the request did not create the record and did not participate in or have a role in any of the events that are the subject of the record. Provides that if a public body receives a request for a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes that it did not create, the public body shall direct the requester to the public body that created the law enforcement record. Deletes language exempting from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and replaces references to "public body" in the amendatory language with references to "law enforcement agency".

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Restores language exempting from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system. Deletes language: exempting from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes if the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request did not create the record and did not participate in or have a role in any of the events that are the subject of the record; and providing that if a law enforcement agency receives a request for a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes that it did not create, the law enforcement agency shall direct the requester to the law enforcement agency that created the law enforcement record. Instead exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record that is: (i) created by a law enforcement agency other than the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request; and (ii) attached as an exhibit to a law enforcement record created by the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request, if the law enforcement agency notifies the requester of the additional law enforcement records available from different law enforcement agencies and the law enforcement agencies the requester may contact to obtain records not produced by the law enforcement agency that is the recipient of the request.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Office of Management and Budget)
 SB 2135, as amended by House Amendment 4, would have minimal fiscal impact to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.

House Floor Amendment No. 5
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 140/7
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 605/605-1045 new
220 ILCS 80/25 new
5 ILCS 120/2.01from Ch. 102, par. 42.01
5 ILCS 120/7
5 ILCS 140/3.4 new
5 ILCS 175/95-20 new
5 ILCS 420/4A-105from Ch. 127, par. 604A-105
5 ILCS 100/5-45.1 new
15 ILCS 305/30 new
5 ILCS 100/5-45.2 new
15 ILCS 310/8cfrom Ch. 124, par. 108c
20 ILCS 3501/801-25
30 ILCS 500/1-13
70 ILCS 835/1from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6801
70 ILCS 1290/1from Ch. 105, par. 326
625 ILCS 5/2-129 new
65 ILCS 5/8-2-9from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9
65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.4from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.4
20 ILCS 1405/1405-32 new
25 ILCS 5/1from Ch. 63, par. 1
25 ILCS 130/1-5from Ch. 63, par. 1001-5

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Government Emergency Administration Act. Provides legislative findings and purpose. Creates the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission Act. Establishes the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to monitor actions taken by the Office of the Governor with regard to the Restore Illinois plan and to keep members of the General Assembly informed of those actions and any need for further legislative action. Amends the Broadband Advisory Council Act. Directs the Broadband Advisory Council to study the provision of access to broadband services at no cost to all residents of this State. Provides that the Council shall report its recommendations to the General Assembly by March 31, 2021. Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides for remote participation in meetings of public bodies. Amend the Freedom of Information Act. Provides an exception from liability for certain delays in responding to requests for information. Amends the Electronic Commerce Security Act. Provides for remote witnessing and notarization. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that the deadlines for filing statements of economic interests under this Section on or after March 17, 2020 shall be suspended until August 1, 2020. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides for emergency powers to extend the validity of driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards. Provides for the adoption of emergency rules. Amends the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code. Provides that the Merit Commission may extend certain procedural deadlines. Provides for the adoption of emergency rules. Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides for the extension of certain procurements made by or on behalf of the University of Illinois for investment services. Amends the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Provides for days when facilities shall be open without charge until June 30, 2022. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make a conforming change. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2020, if a disaster, state of emergency, or national emergency is declared within the 60 days preceding the end of the first quarter of a municipality's fiscal year or within 60 days preceding the end of a municipality's fiscal year, as applicable, and the disaster, emergency, or declaration impacts the municipality, the time limit to pass the annual appropriation ordinance or annual budget shall be extended for the duration of the disaster or emergency and for 60 days thereafter. Provides that during the extended period, the municipality may expend sums of money up to amounts budgeted or appropriated for those objects and purposes in the previous fiscal year to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipality. Amends the Department of Insurance Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Insurance to appoint a task force on business interruption insurance policies to study the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and the need for changes to business interruption insurance policies based on those impacts, including recommendations for legislation. Provides that the Task Force shall include a representative from a national trade association, based in the State of Illinois, that represents insurers who provide a significant segment of market share of the commercial insurance provided in the State of Illinois. Provides that the Task Force shall submit the report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2020. Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Provides that in times of pestilence or an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack or threatened enemy attack, members may participate remotely and cast votes in sessions, by joint proclamation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, and committees of either the House of Representatives or Senate may participate remotely pursuant to the rules of the chamber. Provides that the House of Representatives and the Senate shall adopt rules for remote participation. Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides that in times of pestilence or an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack or threatened enemy attack, by agreement of the co-chairs of the respective Board, members of a Board under this subsection may participate remotely and cast votes in a hearing. Requires each Board to adopt rules for remote participation. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 6
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Makes a technical correction in a section regarding emergency powers. Amends the Forest Preserve Zoological Parks Act and the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Makes technical corrections in sections regarding days at which facilities must be open to Illinois residents without charge.

House Floor Amendment No. 9
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 140/3.4 new
25 ILCS 5/1
25 ILCS 30/1-5
Adds reference to:
70 ILCS 810/40from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6443

Removes a provision amending the Freedom of Information Act to provide specified exemptions from the requirements of the Act from March 9, 2020 through 15 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act. Specifies which days zoological parks must be open to Illinois residents without charge through June 30, 2022. Removes a provision amending the General Assembly Organization Act to provide for remote participation by members in sessions and committee meetings of the General Assembly. Removes a provision amending the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984 allowing for remote participation in board meetings for legislative agencies.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
  2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/5/2019SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/12/2019SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/15/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
  3/15/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/19/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  3/19/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/20/2019SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000
  3/20/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2019
  4/5/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
  4/5/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  4/9/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  4/9/2019SenateSecond Reading
  4/9/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2019
  4/9/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
  4/10/2019SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/10/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Link
  4/10/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  4/10/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  4/11/2019HouseArrived in House
  4/11/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  4/11/2019HouseFirst Reading
  4/11/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/30/2019HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
  5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/8/2019HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 007-003-000
  5/8/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/9/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/22/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/22/2019HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2019HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2019
  5/24/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  5/24/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/26/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
  5/27/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 007-003-000
  5/30/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  5/30/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2019HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2019
  6/28/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/12/2019HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  11/12/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  12/16/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/16/2019HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/18/2020HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/18/2020HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/20/2020HouseLegislation Considered in Special Session No. 1
  5/21/2020HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/21/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/21/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/21/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  5/22/2020HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/22/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 008-005-000
  5/22/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  5/22/2020HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Withdrawn by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Adopted
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Adopted
  5/23/2020HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/23/2020HouseThird Reading - Consideration Postponed
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 7 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 7 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 7 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 8 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 8 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 8 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  5/23/2020HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 7 Withdrawn by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 8 Withdrawn by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Adopted
  5/23/2020HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/23/2020HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 066-044-002
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/23/2020HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/23/2020SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 9, 6, 5
  5/23/2020SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 5, 6, 9 - May 23, 2020
  5/23/2020SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  5/23/2020SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 5 Senate Concurs 036-019-000
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 6 Senate Concurs 036-019-000
  5/23/2020SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 9 Senate Concurs 036-019-000
  5/23/2020SenateSenate Concurs
  5/23/2020SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/4/2020SenateSent to the Governor
  6/12/2020SenateGovernor Approved
  6/12/2020SenateEffective Date June 12, 2020; Some provisions
  6/12/2020SenateEffective Date July 1, 2020; Some provisions
  6/12/2020SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0640

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