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 Bill Status of HB3293  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  WKR COMP COMM SALARIES

House Sponsors
Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz - Marcus C. Evans, Jr. - Jay Hoffman - Natalie A. Manley - Aaron M. Ortiz, Delia C. Ramirez, Kambium Buckner, Katie Stuart, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Dagmara Avelar and Jehan Gordon-Booth

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Cristina Castro - Michael E. Hastings and Linda Holmes)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 305/4a-2from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-2
820 ILCS 305/4a-4from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-4
820 ILCS 305/4a-5from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-5
820 ILCS 305/4a-6.1from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-6.1
820 ILCS 305/4a-7from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-7
820 ILCS 305/13from Ch. 48, par. 138.13
820 ILCS 305/14from Ch. 48, par. 138.14


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Replaces language regarding the qualifications of Commissioners of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission with language requiring each Commissioner appointed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act to be authorized to practice law in this State. Provides that each Commissioner appointed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall receive an annual salary of 70% of a Circuit Court Judge in the Judicial Court constituted by the First Judicial District under the Salaries Act and the Chairman shall receive an annual salary of 5% more than the other Commissioners. Provides that the performance of arbitrators shall be reviewed by the Chairman every other year, or more often at the discretion of the Chairman (rather than on an annual basis). Provides that no arbitrator shall hear cases in any county, other than Cook County, for more than 4 years consecutively (rather than 2 years in each 3-year term). Provides that the Secretary and each arbitrator shall receive a per annum salary of 5% less than the per annum salary of members of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Provides for the dissolution of the Self-Insurers Administration Fund and for the transfer of the moneys in that fund to the Self-Insurers Security Fund. Authorizes expenditures from the Self-Insurers Security Fund for the purposes that were authorized for the Self-Insurers Administration Fund. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
820 ILCS 305/4a-2from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-2
820 ILCS 305/4a-4from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-4
820 ILCS 305/4a-5from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-5
820 ILCS 305/4a-6.1from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-6.1
820 ILCS 305/4a-7from Ch. 48, par. 138.4a-7
820 ILCS 305/13from Ch. 48, par. 138.13
820 ILCS 305/14from Ch. 48, par. 138.14
Adds reference to:
820 ILCS 115/13.5 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that, for all contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2022, a primary contractor making or taking a contract in the State for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, or other private work in the State shall assume, and is liable for, any debt owed to a wage claimant incurred pursuant to the Act by a subcontractor at any tier acting under, by, or for the primary contractor for the wage claimant's performance of labor included in the subject of the contract between the primary contractor and the owner. Provides exemption from liability for a property owner who acts as a primary contractor related to the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of his or her primary residence where the aggregate costs of the project amounts to less than $100,000. Defines terms. Provides that the primary contractor's liability under the new provisions shall extend only to any unpaid wages, including interest owed and reasonable attorney's fees, but shall not extend to wage supplements, penalties, or liquidated damages. Provides that a primary contractor or any other person shall not evade or commit any act that negates the requirements of the new provisions. Provides that the obligations and remedies provided in the new provisions shall be in addition to any obligations and remedies otherwise provided by law, except that nothing in the new provisions shall be construed to impose liability on a primary contractor for anything other than unpaid wages, interest owed and reasonable attorney's fees. Provides that claims brought pursuant to the new provisions shall be done so in accordance with provisions concerning violations of the Act.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Makes various changes to the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with respect to terminology, the definition of "private work", a primary contractor's liability, and claims brought pursuant to the new provisions. Defines "construction" as building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing any structure or building, or making improvements of any kind to real property.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/19/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading
  2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/19/2021HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  3/12/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  3/12/2021HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  3/16/2021HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
  3/24/2021HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 025-000-000
  3/29/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin
  4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/13/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/13/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/15/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  4/19/2021SenateArrive in Senate
  4/19/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/19/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  4/19/2021SenateFirst Reading
  4/19/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/11/2021SenateAssigned to Executive
  5/19/2021SenateDo Pass Executive; 011-004-000
  5/19/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2021
  5/21/2021SenateSecond Reading
  5/21/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 24, 2021
  5/31/2021SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 15, 2021
  6/15/2021SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  8/25/2021SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 1, 2021
  8/26/2021SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  8/26/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading August 31, 2021
  10/13/2021SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b)(ii) this bill shall not be re-referred to the Committee on Assignment pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b).
  10/26/2021SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 011-005-000
  10/27/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  10/27/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  10/27/2021SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Castro
  10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro
  10/27/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  10/27/2021SenateVerified
  10/27/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 040-017-000
  10/27/2021HouseArrived in House
  10/27/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
  10/27/2021HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  10/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 009-006-000
  10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 009-006-000
  11/29/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  11/29/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  11/29/2021HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

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