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 Bill Status of HB5788  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  ESSENTIAL SUPPLY EXEMPTION

House Sponsors
Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 655/3from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 603
20 ILCS 655/7from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 611
20 ILCS 655/14 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that priority in the use of industrial development bonds issued by the Illinois Finance Authority shall be given to small businesses that manufacture medical provisions, process food, or produce goods and services identified under a disaster proclamation or executive order issued by the Governor. Provides that specified businesses that produce medical provisions, food infrastructure, or important and essential supplies shall not be subject to any statutory and regulatory restrictions from the State of Illinois if those restrictions are more stringent than those required by federal law. Provides further requirements concerning this exemption. Provides for a preference in the awarding of State contracts to small businesses that produce medical provisions, food infrastructure, or important and essential supplies. Requires the Department of Public Health to identify drug and hospital supplies that are critical to preserving and protecting the health and safety of Illinois residents, and provide notice of potential supply disruption. Creates the Illinois Known Drug Safety and Efficacy Opportunity Board and the Illinois Food Processing and Distribution Board for specified purposes and duties. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/21/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
  5/22/2020HouseFirst Reading
  5/22/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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