Senate Sponsors: DUDYCZ. House Sponsors: STEPHENS Short description: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Equal Opportunity Act of 1997. Contains the short title only. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Changes the short title to the Illinois Equal Benefit Opportunity Act of 1997. Provides that a unit of local government or school dis- trict that provides benefits to same-sex couples must provide equal benefits to heterosexual couples. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) SB228 creates a personnel mandate which normally requires 100% reimbursement. The bill contains an express exemption from the reimbursement liability. HOME RULE NOTE SB228 preempts home rule authority. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) SB 228 does impose additional costs for units of local gov't to provide the aforementioned services. Due to the nature of the bill, costs are difficult to determine. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status