Bill: HB1249 Genetic Food Label Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mell (D-Chicago)
Status: Re-referred to Rules
Position: Oppose
Description: All foods containing genetically engineered material or produced with genetically engineered material must be clearly marked with a label placed in a conspicuous place that indicates that the food contains genetically engineered material or was produced with a genetically engineered material. Places an unnecessary burden on manufacturers.
Bill: HB1666 Tanning Facility Ban
Sponsor: Rep. Gabel (D-Evanston)
Status: Re-referred to Rules
Position: Oppose
Description: Tanning facilities may not permit anyone under the age of 18 to use the facility even if they have parent’s consent.
Bill: HB4018 Business Registration
Sponsor: Rep. DeLuca (D-Crete)
Status: Re-referred to Rules
Position: Oppose
Description: Allows municipalities to force businesses to register with the municipality and if they don’t, charge a $200 fine.
Bill: HB4575/SB3241 Veterans Tax Credit
Sponsor: Rep. Costello (D-Sparta)/Sen. Sullivan (D-Quincy)
Status: Rules Committee/Passed Senate, House Rules Committee
Position: Support
Description: Increases the income tax credit to 20% for employers that hire veterans but shall not exceed $5,000.
Bill: HB5302 State Chamber Fund
Sponsor: Rep. Ford (D-Chicago)
Status: Rules Committee
Position: Monitoring
Description: Requires DCEO to establish a searchable online database containing information about businesses located in Illinois. Contains provisions concerning registration of businesses. Provides that the Department shall charge an initial registration fee of $100 for small businesses and $200 for businesses that are not small businesses. Provides that the Department shall charge an annual fee of $25 for each registered small business and $50 for each registered business that is not a small business. Provides that the fees shall be deposited into the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Support Fund. This is NOT a Chamber initiative.
Bill: HB5369 Liquor Pricing
Sponsor: Rep. Berrios (D-Chicago)
Status: Re-referred to Rules
Position: Oppose
Description: Creates a state-regulated minimum price on liquor.
Bill: SB3266 Prohibited Investments
Sponsor: Sen. Schoenburg (D-Evanston)
Status: Re-referred to Assignments
Position: Oppose
Description: Prohibits insurers from acquiring foreign investments. The state does not even have prohibitions on their investments.
