Protections for taxpayers and the most vulnerable are among the latest new laws which were co-sponsored by Rep. Tony McCombie. Bills signed into law by Governor J. B. Pritzker during the week of August 16, 2021, follow.
1. House Bill 292, signed into law as Public Act 102-343–-Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to increase membership on the State Use Program and allow CILA residents to retain all of their earned income from specific workshops and activities. Effective immediately.
2. House Bill 391, signed into law as Public Act 102-352–Creates additional duties of the First Responder Suicide Task Force, including recommending that agencies and organizations guarantee access to mental health and wellness services as well as additional training, mitigation practices, and bolstering school curricula. Effective January 1, 2022.
3. Senate Bill 58, signed into law as Public Act 102-353–Reduces Trailer Fees for trailers weighing less than 3000 pounds. Effective January 1, 2022. (Learn more about this topic from a late-June write up by Rep. McCombie on this bill at repmccombie.com/2021/06/30/mirror-check-what-happened-with-trailer-fees-and-vehicle-sales-taxes/.
4. Senate Bill 2014, signed into law as Public Act 102-373–Requires Universities and Community Colleges to include contact information for certain Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources on student ID cards. Effective July 1, 2022.