Who sponsors SB 1869?

SB 1869 is sponsored by Hernandez, Lisa, Omar Aquino (Democrat), Silvana Tabares, Kathleen Willis, Michael P. McAuliffe, Mark Batinick, Patricia R. Bellock, Elaine Nekritz, Emanuel Chris Welch, LaToya Greenwood, Cynthia Soto, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Luis Arroyo, Keith P. Sommer, Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Fred Crespo (Democrat), Chapa LaVia, Napoleon Harris III (Democrat), and Robert F. Martwick (Democrat).

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Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted 6 D cosponsors

SB 1869 — GA WEBSITE-SPANISH LANGUAGE

Last action August 24, 2017 — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0320

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Current position in the legislative process.
19 sponsors

0 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Provides that within one-year after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Legislative Information System shall create a Spanish-language version of its website to provide legislative information. Specifies the legislative information to be placed on the Spanish-language website, and allows for the placement of additional unspecified information. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

228 added · 120 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to SB 1869 introduced a new section called the "Language Access to Government Services Task Force Act." This amendment emphasizes the need for better access to government services for Illinois residents who have limited English proficiency, noting that nearly 1.1 million people in Illinois face language barriers that hinder their civic participation and access to critical information. This change is important as it aims to ensure these residents can effectively access government resources and understand their rights, promoting equality and public engagement within the state.

SB1869 ~~Engrossed~~Enrolled LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b AN ACT concerning State government.

Section 1.

Short title.

This Act may be cited as the Language Access to Government Services Task Force Act.

Findings.

The General Assembly finds the following:

(1) Nearly 10% of Illinois' population is limited English proficient, giving Illinois the 5th largest limited English proficient population in the United States at over 1.1 million residents.

(2) Language barriers continue to exist for many Illinois residents who are limited English proficient, and these barriers limit their ability to fully participate in civic life and maximize their economic productivity.

(3) Language barriers for limited English proficient residents create very real challenges when trying to access information about available government services or an individual's legal rights or obligations under State and local laws.

(4) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires program recipients of federal funds, such as certain State agencies, to take reasonable steps to ensure that limited SB1869 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b English proficient persons have meaningful access to their programs and activities.

(5) The public safety, health, economic prosperity, and general welfare of all Illinois residents is furthered by increasing language access to State programs and services.

Section 10.

The Language Access to Government Services Task Force.

(a) There is hereby created the Language Access to Government Services Task Force to study and reduce the language barriers existing among Illinois residents who are limited English proficient, and to maximize their ability to access government services and participate in civic discourse.

(b) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(1) one member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) one member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(3) one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(5) one member appointed by the Governor as a representative of the Governor's Office;

SB1869 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b (6) one member appointed by the Attorney General as a representative of the Attorney General's Office;

(7) one member appointed by the Secretary of State as a representative of the Secretary of State's Office;

(8) one member appointed by the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services as a representative of the Department of Human Services;

(9) five members appointed by the Governor, upon recommendation of a non-profit organization that promotes civic engagement and advocates on behalf of immigrant communities through a coalition of member organizations that serve Latino, Asian, African, Arab, and European immigrants;

and (10) five members appointed by the Governor, upon recommendation of a non-profit organization that promotes civic engagement among Asian American communities and advocates on behalf of Asian American communities through its Pan-Asian coalition.

(c) Members of the Task Force shall receive no compensation for serving as members, and shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of this Act and begin meeting no later than 30 days after the appointments are finalized, but shall hold its first meeting no later than September 1, 2017.

In the event that any appointment required to be made by the Governor under paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (b) is not made within 30 days after the effective date of this Act, the SB1869 Enrolled - 4 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b Secretary of Human Services shall make such appointments within 15 days after the appointment deadline.

(d) The Task Force shall elect a chairperson from among its membership, and the Department of Human Services shall provide technical support and assistance to the Task Force and shall be responsible for administering its operations and ensuring that the requirements of this Act are met.

The Task Force may otherwise consult with any persons or entities it deems necessary to carry out its purposes.

Section 15.

Duties of the Language Access to Government Services Task Force.

The duties of the Task Force shall consist of the following:

(1) review existing language access laws or ordinances in other parts of the country, including existing reports or academic publications on such laws or ordinances;

(2) evaluate their effectiveness in eliminating language barriers for limited English proficient communities;

(3) consider any other available and relevant information on language access issues in Illinois, including census data, community feedback, or surveys;

(4) identify and recommend specific best-practices and provisions for a State language access law;

and (5) produce a final report summarizing the Task Force's findings and detailing its specific recommendations for a SB1869 Enrolled - 5 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b State language access law and highlight any areas of major disagreement within the Task Force.

Section 20.

Report.

The Task Force shall submit its final report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, the Governor, and the Attorney General on or before July 1, 2018.

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Section 25.

Repeal.

This Act is repealed on December 31, 2018.

Section 100.

SB1869 Enrolled - 6 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b (3) On or before July 1, 1999, the text of each bill and resolution introduced and of each engrossed, enrolled, and re-enrolled bill and resolution and the text of each adopted amendment and conference committee report.

(4) On or before July 1, 1999, a synopsis of items specified in paragraph (3) of this Section, together with a ~~SB1869~~ ~~Engrossed~~ - 2 - ~~LRB100~~ ~~09019~~ ~~RJF~~ ~~19166~~ b summary of legislative and gubernatorial actions regarding each bill and resolution introduced.

The information shall be made available to the public SB1869 Enrolled - 7 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b through a website maintained by the System the World Wide Web.

Any documentation that describes the electronic digital formats of the information shall be made available through a ~~SB1869~~ ~~Engrossed~~ - 3 - ~~LRB100~~ ~~09019~~ ~~RJF~~ ~~19166~~ b website maintained by the System the World Wide Web.

information regarding the members of the House of SB1869 Enrolled - 8 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b Representatives and the Senate, including, but not limited to, each member's biography, committee assignments, and sponsored bills;

information on the procedural status of each bill and ~~SB1869~~ ~~Engrossed~~ - 4 - ~~LRB100~~ ~~09019~~ ~~RJF~~ ~~19166~~ b resolution, together with any amendments thereto, and appointment message filed in the House of Representatives or the Senate, including both general information and user-selected information (through the "My Legislation" function or otherwise), but not including the synopsis or text of any bill or resolution, or any amendment thereto, or any appointment message, Public Act, or Executive Order;

the translated information is offered as a convenience and should not be SB1869 Enrolled - 9 - LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b considered accurate as to the translation of the text in question;

No action taken under this Section shall be deemed to alter or relinquish any copyright or other proprietary interest or entitlement of the State of Illinois relating to any of the ~~SB1869~~ ~~Engrossed~~ - 5 - ~~LRB100~~ ~~09019~~ ~~RJF~~ ~~19166~~ b information made available under this Section.

7-30-98.) Section ~~99.~~999.

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SB1869 ~~Engrossed~~ LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b AN ACT concerning State government.

SB1869 Enrolled LRB100 09019 RJF 19166 b AN ACT concerning State government.