106: Legislative Update

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106: Legislative Update

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The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded its spring legislative session and Ancel Glink's Greg Jones and Tyler Smith join us to talk about recent legislation local governments should know, including updates on housing grants, e-bike and e-scooter regulations, hemp regulations, and more! What new laws are your following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Episode [00:00] Baseball Fever: Greg and Tyler discuss their favorite all-time and underrated players, including Lou Whitaker, Barry Bonds, and Anthony Rizzo.[03:45] The "Build Plan" vs. The "REAL Act": We review Governor Pritzker's Build Plan omnibus package, which sought to preempt local zoning for housing but ultimately failed to advance. We also discuss the IML's alternative REAL Act.[09:00] Housing Grants: Even though the Build Plan didn't pass, the FY27 budget allocated hundreds of millions for housing, including funds for the Missing Middle program, SmartBuy, and Opening Doors.[10:45] E-Bikes & E-Scooters: New statewide standards for electric micromobility devices effectively preempt home rule authority for regulating these devices, starting January 1, 2027 .(SB3484)[14:45] The Illinois Hemp Act & Cannabis: Illinois repeals the Industrial Hemp Act to align with federal standards, effective November 12, 2026. This bill also doubles the legal possession limit for cannabis to 60 grams and extends dispensary hours to 2 a.m., subject to local zoning. (SB3222)[17:45] Operational Updates: Briefing on HB4541 regarding overpayments under the Unclaimed Property Act and HB1353 protecting volunteer emergency workers during training.[19:30] Financial Posting & Trusts: Coverage of HB2137 regarding website financial posting requirements, SB638 on OPEB trust funds, and SB2102 on electronic filing receipts.[22:45] Special Districts: New rules for dissolving drainage and sanitation districts in certain counties (HB5166) and disconnecting park district territory (HB5542).[26:15] Local Finance & IMRF: Discussing SB2769 (Business District fund transfers), SB2826 (IMRF separation benefits), and SB2836 (increased audit thresholds for FY27).[29:30] Fire Protection & School Transfers: Updates on HB4292 (ambulance fund transfers), HB4909 (Taft-Hartley/IMRF contributions), and HB4375 (extending school fund transfer periods).[33:00] School Code Changes: An update covering psychologist qualifications (HB4397, effective July 1, 2027), CPR/AED training (HB4788), staff mental health procedures (HB4862, starting 2028), and service animal handling (SB2761).[37:30] Rights & Protections: Details on SB2914 (expanded teacher dismissal warnings) and SB3361 (The Jett Hawkins Law regarding religious hairstyles), both effective immediately upon signing.[39:45] Open Meetings Act: Can you list "Personnel Issues" on a meeting agenda? We review a new binding opinion regarding employee termination and the Open Meetings Act.[44:15] Upcoming Events: A summary of where to catch Ancel Glink attorneys this summer and fall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events June 9, 2026: Greg Jones presents "TIF for Public Officials" at the Illinois Tax Increment Association webinar.June 10, 2026: Eugene Bolotnikov presents "FOIA and OMA 101" for the Marshall County Association.June 17, 2026: Katie Nagy and Jamie Wilkey host a webinar on ADA Title II and Web Content Accessibility.August 13, 2026: Erin Monforti presents "Library Law 101" at the Illinois Library Association Directors University.Fall 2026: Catch the Ancel Glink team at the American Planning Association (APA) Illinois Chapter State Conference. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources Illinois General Assembly Passes Illinois Hemp Act Updates on Senate Bill 3336 (E-Bikes, etc) Village Board Violated OMA by Not Including "General Subject Matter" of Action Item on Agenda Illinois General Assembly Spring 2026 End of Session Tracking HB111 allocates funds from the Build Illinois Bond Fund and the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund for various housing grants, including grants related to the missing middle housing affordable housing programs, SmartBuy down payment assistance programs, and Opening Doors down payment assistance programs. SB3484 provides state-wide standards for recreation devices, such as E-Bikes and E-Scooters, amends definitions under the Illinois Vehicle Code, and provides new use regulations for electric micromobility devices, including where it could be operated, a person must be at least 16 years of age, and prohibits any municipality from regulating electronic micromobility devices. SB3222 provides changes to how hemp products are regulated in Illinois by repealing the existing Industrial Hemp Act and creating the Illinois Hemp Act which new regulatory definitions and ...

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