Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker signs two bills
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed two new laws into effect. House Bill 4154 changes pharmacy licensure provisions and calls for an exam sanctioned by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
House Bill 4890 creates a legal process for unaccompanied minors who have been abused, abandoned or neglected to receive services when they are under court custody in Illinois.
Both laws take effect immediately.
ENERGY COST TRANSPARENCY BILL APPROVED
An energy cost transparency bill is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk.
House Bill 5524 requires the public reporting of electric utility charges that are part of residential customer’s monthly bills.
The General Assembly passed the legislation on Sunday.
CHICAGO FUNDS HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH BOND MONEY
Chicago officials have announced the use of $21 million in bond issuance to assist eligible home buyers with down payments and closing costs.
The HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program is funded by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $1.25 billion Housing and Economic Development Bond.
Eligible recipients must meet income and mortgage requirements, complete home buyer education counseling and contribute at least one percent of the original purchase price from personal funds.
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