GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed SB2065 (Holmes/Hoffman) which waives employer charges for costs associated with the eligibility of non-instructional academic personnel from benefits paid January 3, 2021, through September 4, 2021. SB 2065…
Author: Scott Marquardt
October 8, 2021 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Executive order: Executive Order 2021-26 ensures individuals with disabilities receive equal pay for work they perform as employees of state vendors. Read the Governor’s press release here.Healthcare Transformation: The deadline to apply for the…
October 1, 2021 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:New Laws: Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new legislative maps – SB927 (Harmon/Hernandez). The legislation, which revises the previously approved legislative districts following the release of the census data, passed the General Assembly…
September 24, 2021 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:COVID-19: Governor Pritzker extended the deadline for vaccination of state workers who work in congregate settings. The initial deadline for those state workers to be vaccinated was October 4th, but the…
September 17, 2021 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGLIGHTS:Clean Energy: On Wednesday, Governor Pritzker signed the comprehensive energy bill, , SB2408 (Harmon/Evans), into law. Read the Governor’s full press release here. Child Care Assistance: Beginning October 1, 2021, parents who are unemployed and…
September 10, 2021 Update
102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY:The Illinois House convened in a one-day session on Thursday to pass negotiated comprehensive clean energy legislation. SB2408 (Harris/Evans) now heads back to the Senate for consideration. Senate Democrats are holding a…