Rep. Deb Conroy

Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2021, no pesticide containing a neonicotinoid may be used outdoors on any land owned or maintained by the State, except for use in structural pest control or abatement of non-native insect borers, subject to specified restrictions. Defines "neonicotinoid". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that for revenue generated under provisions concerning imposition and distribution of tax after $850,000,000, funds shall be distributed as follows: one-sixth shall be distributed to the Department of Human Services Community Services Fund for mental health services and treatment; one-sixth shall be distributed to the Local Government Distributive Fund; and two-thirds shall be distributed to the Capital Projects Fund.

Creates the Water Heater Safety Valve Act. Provides that a manufacturer or a supplier of a hot water heater for use in a residence or a residential facility located in Illinois must supply or attach a temperature mixing valve or other safety valve to the hot water heater or tank that prevents water with a temperature above 120 degrees Fahrenheit from coming from any bathtub faucet, shower faucet, sink faucet, or any other source of water into direct contact with a person. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall administer and enforce the Act. Specifies civil penalties for violations of the Act. Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law to provide that a person engaged in plumbing who installs a water heater or tank for use in a residence or a residential facility located in Illinois must supply or attach a temperature mixing valve or other safety valve to the water heater or tank that prevents water with a temperature above 120 degrees Fahrenheit from coming from any bathtub faucet, shower faucet, sink faucet, or any other source of water into direct contact with a person.

Creates the Public Utilities Intervenor Compensation Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall award reasonable advocate's fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to a customer that complies with specified procedures and makes a contribution to the adoption of the Commission's order or decision and participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship. Creates provisions concerning procedures; calculation of awards; payments and cost recovery; denial of payments; the Illinois Commerce Commission Intervenor Compensation Fund; pre-proceeding grants; and rulemaking. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Commerce Commission Intervenor Compensation Fund. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and the State Finance Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Creates provisions concerning restitution for misconduct; the Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plan; residential time-of-use pricing; and performance-based ratemaking. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Commerce Commission; donations; natural gas surcharges; and public hearings. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Appropriates $8,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Treasurer for the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program. Effective July 1, 2022.

Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that no person may serve more than 10 consecutive years in any of the following leadership roles: Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and Minority Leader of the Senate. Provides that the limitations imposed by the amendatory Act apply to service beginning on and after the second Wednesday in January of 2023.

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Requires the Department of Transportation to make menstrual hygiene products available, at no cost, in the bathrooms of each Interstate highway rest area.

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Illinois Partners for Nutrient Loss Reduction Act. Provides legislative findings. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that moneys in the Partners for Conservation Fund and the Partners for Conservation Projects Fund may be used to implement the State's Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, including funding for specified needs. Provides that the State Comptroller shall automatically transfer moneys to the Partners for Conservation Fund through June 30, 2027 (currently, 2021). Specifies the amount of moneys transferred to the Fund from 2022 through 2027 (currently, only for 2021). Specifies amounts and uses for moneys to be used by the Fund through specified years. Provides specified amounts to be transferred from the General Revenue Fund into the Partners for Conservation Fund for each year of 2022 through 2027. Provides that, for years 2022 through 2027, funding from the Partners for Conservation Fund shall be provided to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Natural Resources annually in specified amounts and for specified uses. Effective immediately.

Creates the Insulin for All Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall offer a discount program that allows participants to purchase insulin at a discounted, post-rebate price. Sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Provides that by July 1, 2022, each manufacturer shall establish procedures to make insulin available to eligible individuals who are in urgent need of insulin or who are in need of access to an affordable insulin supply. Sets forth provisions concerning insulin urgent-need program exceptions, eligibility, forms, applications, claims and reimbursement, copayments, information sheets, navigators, and penalties. Sets forth provisions concerning an insulin patient assistance program and manufacturer responsibilities and process of the patient assistance program. Sets forth provisions concerning dispute resolution, reports, and penalties for insulin programs. Creates the Insulin Assistance Fund. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning cost sharing in prescription insulin drugs, provides that an insurer that provides coverage for prescription insulin drugs under the terms of a health coverage plan the insurer offers shall limit the total amount that an insured is required to pay for a 30-day supply of covered prescription insulin drugs at an amount not to exceed $35 (rather than $100). Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Alternate Fuels Act. Provides that the Act's purpose shall be to encourage the use of electric power (rather than alternate fuel) in vehicles for the purpose of reducing the risks from global warming. Eliminates defined terms. Removes provisions allowing the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to promulgate rules to implement a portion of the Act. Removes provisions specifying rules to be implemented. Eliminates original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") rebates and fuel cost differential rebates. Removes provisions concerning car sharing organizations.