HB 3575

Abstract

Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Abolishes the Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Force and transfers its powers and duties to the Illinois State Police. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Abolishes the Illinois Commerce Commission Police Force and transfers its powers and duties to the Illinois State Police. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois State Police which shall provide: (1) for the transfer of the operational budget of the Illinois Commerce Commission Police Force to the Illinois State Police; (2) for division of appropriate enforcement and investigatory functions between the Commission and the Illinois State Police; (3) that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall provide administrative and other support to the Illinois State Police in the carrying out of the transferred enforcement and investigatory functions; and (4) for any other relevant matter related to the transfer of the Illinois Commerce Commission Police Force to the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Abolishes the Secretary of State Department of Police and transfers its powers and duties to the Illinois State Police. Provides that the transitions shall be completed on or before July 1, 2025. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective October 1, 2023.