Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

SB 3139 — PLAIN LANGUAGE TASK FORCE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1108

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Plain Language Task Force Act. Provides for plain language State government communications to the public. Modifies the definition of "plain language" to conform to the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Removes the representation interest requirements for persons appointed to the Task Force by the governor. Modifies the duties of the Task Force concerning the Task Force's initial report. Requires the Task Force to be specifically guided in its discussions on the subject of plain language by the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and subsequent guidance documents, including, but not limited to, the Federal Plain Language Guidelines. Modifies the purpose of the Act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 3139 has made changes to how the state government prepares reports and communications. Now, the reports must be submitted electronically to the House Clerk and Senate Secretary within nine months of the law taking effect. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that all state legislation and public documents should use plain language to make them easier for the public to understand. This change is important because it aims to improve transparency and accessibility in government communication.

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SB3139 Engrossed LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB3139 Enrolled LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b AN ACT concerning State government.
8-13-09.) SB3139 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b (20 ILCS 4090/10) Sec.
8-13-09.) SB3139 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b (20 ILCS 4090/10) Sec.
and 3 SB3139 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b members appointed by the Governor, one of whom represents the interests of the banking industry, one of whom represents the interests of the business community, and one of whom represents the interests of the consumers.
and 3 SB3139 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b members appointed by the Governor, one of whom represents the interests of the banking industry, one of whom represents the interests of the business community, and one of whom represents the interests of the consumers.
An initial report delineating the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations shall be submitted to the Illinois General Assembly no later than May 31, 2019, unless such initial report has already been submitted to the General Assembly prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly 9 months after the SB3139 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b effective date of this Act.
An initial report delineating the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations shall be submitted to the Illinois General Assembly no later than May 31, 2019, unless such initial report has already been submitted to the General Assembly prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly.
The report to the SB3139 Enrolled - 4 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b General Assembly shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate in electronic form only, in the manner that the Clerk and the Secretary shall direct 9 months after the effective date of this Act.
(1) the General Assembly shall draft legislation and other public-facing documents using plain language when practicable;
(1) the General Assembly shall draft legislation and other public-facing documents using plain language when SB3139 Enrolled - 5 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b practicable;
and (2) the executive and judicial branches of State government are advised to make all efforts to draft executive orders, court documents, and other public facing SB3139 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b documents using plain language.
and (2) the executive and judicial branches of State government are advised to make all efforts to draft executive orders, court documents, and other public facing documents using plain language.
Section 10.
The Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force Act is amended by changing Section 20 as follows:
(20 ILCS 5105/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2019) Sec.
20.
Report.
On or before December 31 July 1, 2018, the Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, by filing copies of its report as provided in Section 3.1 of the General Assembly Organization Act, and to the Governor.
The report to the General Assembly shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate in electronic form only, in the manner that the Clerk and the SB3139 Enrolled - 6 - LRB100 18054 RJF 33244 b Secretary shall direct.
(Source:
P.A.
100-403, eff.
8-25-17.) Section 99.
Effective date.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1108

  2. Effective Date August 27, 2018

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Concurs

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 052-000-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 052-000-000

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 006-001-000

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 006-001-000

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3 - May 30, 2018

  20. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3

  21. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40

  22. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  25. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  27. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2018

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  29. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Fine

  31. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Fine

  33. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  36. Second Reading - Short Debate

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Fine

  40. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  41. Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 007-000-000

  42. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  43. Referred to Rules Committee

  44. First Reading

  45. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  46. Arrived in House

  47. Third Reading - Passed; 037-007-000

  48. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 19, 2018

  49. Second Reading

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 12, 2018

  51. Do Pass as Amended Government Reform; 007-002-000

  52. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  53. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  54. Postponed - Government Reform

  55. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Government Reform

  56. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Government Reform

  57. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Government Reform

  58. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  59. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  60. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Government Reform

  61. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  62. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  63. Assigned to Government Reform

  64. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  65. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  66. Referred to Assignments

  67. First Reading

  68. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 3

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31004
Democrat 14001
Republican 7002
Total 52007
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Not Voting
McCann — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCarter — Not Voting
Rooney — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Steans — Yea
Brady — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Harris — Not Voting
Cullerton, T. — Not Voting
Bush — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Landek — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Not Voting
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Concurrence, Amendment 1

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31004
Democrat 14001
Republican 7002
Total 52007
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Not Voting
Bush — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Rooney — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Landek — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Harris — Not Voting
Cullerton, T. — Not Voting
McCarter — Not Voting
Oberweis — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Not Voting
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 113 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 70004
Republican 11001
Democrat 32000
Total 113005
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Lang — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Sauer — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Brady — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Jones — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Welter — Yea
Davis — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Connor — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Long — Not Voting
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Williams — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Finnie, Natalie — Yea
Tabares — Not Voting
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Frese — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Jimenez — Yea
Olsen — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Phillips — Not Voting
Reis — Not Voting
Riley — Yea
Sente — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 7 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 204011
Democrat 13002
Republican 4302
Total 377015
% of votes cast 63%12%0%25%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bertino-Tarrant — Not Voting
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Not Voting
Bush — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Righter — Nay
Steans — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Brady — Nay
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Rooney — Not Voting
Harris — Not Voting
Landek — Not Voting
Clayborne — Not Voting
Connelly — Not Voting
McCarter — Not Voting
Raoul — Not Voting
Silverstein — Not Voting
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Nay
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Nay
Van Pelt — Not Voting
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Not Voting
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Not Voting
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3139 do?
Amends the Illinois Plain Language Task Force Act. Provides for plain language State government communications to the public. Modifies the definition of "plain language" to conform to the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Removes the representation interest requirements for persons appointed to the Task Force by the governor. Modifies the duties of the Task Force concerning the Task Force's initial report. Requires the Task Force to be specifically guided in its discussions on the subject of plain language by the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and subsequent guidance documents, including, but not limited to, the Federal Plain Language Guidelines. Modifies the purpose of the Act.
Who sponsors SB 3139?
SB 3139 is sponsored by Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat) and Lakesia Collins (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3139?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.
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