DCEO-DISPARITY STUDY House SponsorsRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin-William "Will" Davis and Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Sponsors(Sen. Adriane Johnson) 8/2/2024HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0742 20 ILCS 605/605-1080 Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall compile and publish a disparity study by December 31, 2027 (rather than December 31, 2022) that: (1) evaluates demographic data (rather than whether there exists intentional discrimination) at the supplier or distribution level for retailers of beauty products, cosmetics, hair care supplies, and personal care products in the State of Illinois; and (2) includes recommendations for reducing or eliminating any barriers to entry for underrepresented populations (rather than to those) wishing to establish businesses at the retail level involving such products. Removes language requiring the study to evaluate the impact of the discrimination evaluated under paragraph (1) on the State. Extends the repeal of the provisions to January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the completion and publication of the disparity study is subject to appropriation. 2/8/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading 2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2024HouseAssigned to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee 3/14/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 3/14/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee 3/21/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee; by Voice Vote 3/21/2024HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee; 008-000-000 3/22/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 4/11/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis 4/18/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-006-000 4/19/2024SenateArrive in Senate 4/19/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 30, 2024 5/2/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 5/2/2024SenateFirst Reading 5/2/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 5/7/2024SenateAssigned to Executive 5/7/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024 5/10/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024 5/15/2024SenateDo Pass Executive; 012-000-000 5/15/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2024 5/16/2024SenateSecond Reading 5/16/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2024 5/17/2024SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024 5/21/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-001-000 5/21/2024HousePassed Both Houses 6/18/2024HouseSent to the Governor 8/2/2024HouseGovernor Approved 8/2/2024HouseEffective Date August 2, 2024 8/2/2024HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0742