Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1240 — CHILD CARE ACT-QUALIFICATIONS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that any rule adopted by the Department of Children and Family Services that adds an education or experience requirement to the eligibility criteria for a position does not apply to an employee who already holds that position at the time the requirement is added. Provides that an individual seeking employment at the same position level but at a different facility shall remain eligible for employment in a position equivalent to the individual's current employment position despite any potential changes to eligibility criteria. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  4. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  5. Remains in Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee

  6. Motion Do Pass - Lost Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee; 006-008-001

  7. Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Child Care Access & Early Childhood

Failed 6 Yea · 8 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 1801
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 6801
% of votes cast 40%53%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Egofske, John — Yea
Frese, Randy E — Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Nay
Harry Benton Democrat Not Voting
Joyce Mason Democrat Nay
Katie Stuart Democrat Nay
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Nay
Margaret Croke Democrat Nay
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Nay
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Nay
Nabeela Syed Democrat Nay
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1240 do?
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that any rule adopted by the Department of Children and Family Services that adds an education or experience requirement to the eligibility criteria for a position does not apply to an employee who already holds that position at the time the requirement is added. Provides that an individual seeking employment at the same position level but at a different facility shall remain eligible for employment in a position equivalent to the individual's current employment position despite any potential changes to eligibility criteria. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1240?
HB 1240 is sponsored by Steven Reick (Republican) and Martin McLaughlin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1240?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1240?
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