COUNTY/MUNI-PERMIT FEE RELIEF House SponsorsRep. Norine K. Hammond, Joyce Mason, Kambium Buckner, Janet Yang Rohr, Suzanne Ness, Lance Yednock and Sue Scherer Senate Sponsors(Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton-Jil Tracy-Linda Holmes, John Connor-Jason Plummer, Craig Wilcox, Patrick J. Joyce, Meg Loughran Cappel, Rachelle Crowe, David Koehler, Julie A. Morrison, Adriane Johnson, Steve Stadelman and Melinda Bush) 8/20/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0435 55 ILCS 5/5-1186 new65 ILCS 5/11-42-17 new Amends the Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county board, board of county commissioners, or corporate authorities of a municipality may, by resolution, waive or provide credit for any application or permit costs, fees or other licensing or registration costs for businesses, including, but not limited to, professional or business licensing, liquor licenses, construction, insurance, sales, builders, contractors, food service, delivery, repair, consultation, legal services, accounting, transportation, manufacturing, technology, assembly, tourism, entertainment, or any business, industry, or service the county or municipality is permitted by law to regulate or license. Provides that a waiver of business fees or costs shall be subject to an application or review process and a demonstration of need based upon any financial or logistical hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides that any such waiver or credit shall not be construed to apply to any of the business and licensing costs of the State or any of its agencies or departments and is not an exemption from safety, health, or regulatory requirements or inspections of a county, municipality, or the State. Effective immediately. 2/17/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond 2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/9/2021HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee 3/16/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Cities & Villages Committee; 010-000-000 3/18/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar 4/15/2021HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar 4/15/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar 4/16/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness 4/21/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day 4/22/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 113-000-000 4/23/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock 4/23/2021SenateArrive in Senate 4/23/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 27, 2021 4/29/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton 4/29/2021SenateFirst Reading 4/29/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 5/3/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy 5/4/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 5/4/2021SenateAssigned to Local Government 5/12/2021SenateDo Pass Local Government; 008-000-000 5/12/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2021 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor 5/13/2021SenateSecond Reading 5/13/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2021 5/17/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer 5/24/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** May 25, 2021 5/26/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox 5/27/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/27/2021HousePassed Both Houses 6/23/2021HouseSent to the Governor 6/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 6/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 6/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe 6/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 6/29/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 6/30/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 7/1/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 7/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush 8/20/2021HouseGovernor Approved 8/20/2021HouseEffective Date August 20, 2021 8/20/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0435 12/10/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer