Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Failed 1 R cosponsors

HB 5915 — CITIZENS GRIEVANCE PANEL

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Burden of Proof Act and the Illinois Citizens' Grievance Panel Act of 2008 and amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the burden of proof is on the State in any circuit court proceeding or administrative adjudication in which the State or a State agency is an adversary of a United States citizen or legal resident. Establishes the Citizens' Grievance Panel as an independent State agency to hear grievances brought against the State or a State agency by a United States citizen. Provides that the Panel's decisions may be introduced as evidence in subsequent administrative and judicial actions. Authorizes the Panel to negotiate grievances and to make its decision public when negotiation fails.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Remains in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  4. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 006-006-000

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  7. Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Chapin Rose

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5915 do?
Creates the Burden of Proof Act and the Illinois Citizens' Grievance Panel Act of 2008 and amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the burden of proof is on the State in any circuit court proceeding or administrative adjudication in which the State or a State agency is an adversary of a United States citizen or legal resident. Establishes the Citizens' Grievance Panel as an independent State agency to hear grievances brought against the State or a State agency by a United States citizen. Provides that the Panel's decisions may be introduced as evidence in subsequent administrative and judicial actions. Authorizes the Panel to negotiate grievances and to make its decision public when negotiation fails.
Who sponsors HB 5915?
HB 5915 is sponsored by Chapin Rose (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5915?
This bill died with 95th 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 5915?
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