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Latest Action: 07/10/2008 - Legislation Considered in Special Session No. 22

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GAMING-TECH Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the annual report of the Illinois Gaming Board. House Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to: 230 ILCS 10/16Adds reference to: 230 ILCS 5/54.5230 ILCS 10/7from Ch. 120, par. 2407

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Latest Action: 07/11/2008 - Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) July 31, 2008

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INS CODE-COVERAGE OF DEPENDENT Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Raises the maximum age of a dependent child that a policy of accident and health insurance may insure, originally or by subsequent amendment, upon the application of an adult member of a family who shall be deemed the policyholder, from 19 to 24. Provides that if the limiting age under the policy is less than 25 years of age, then the insurer shall, upon application of the dependent child, provide coverage after that specific age, until the dependent child is 25 years of age.  Fiscal Note (Dept. of Children & Family Services) The Department does not anticipate any fiscal impact resulting from this legislation. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:

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Latest Action: 07/10/2008 - Approved for Consideration Rules

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EDUCATION-TECH Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State aid formula. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/18-8.05Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/21-27105 ILCS 5/22-45 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. With respect [...]

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Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

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SCH CD-HS DIPLOMA-VIETNAM VETS Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State goals and assessment. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.64Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/22-27 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Allows school boards to award high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during the Vietnam Conflict. Effective [...]

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Latest Action: 07/10/2008 - Legislation Considered in Special Session No. 22

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STATE CONTRACT DURATION Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Specifies that the 10-year limit on the duration of State contracts and leases is inclusive of proposed renewals.  Fiscal Note (Procurement Policy Board) HB 4723 does not require expenditure of State funds and has no impact on State revenues. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 500/20-6030 ILCS 500/40-25

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Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

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CRIM CD&AIR RIFLE-AIR RIFLE Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that an assault or battery using an air rifle constitutes aggravated assault or aggravated battery. Amends the Air Rifle Act. Eliminates the maximum $50 fine that may be imposed for violation of the Act by a person who is not a dealer of air rifles. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the penalty for aggravated battery involving the use of a firearm does not include an air rifle as defined by the Air Rifle Act. Deletes new provision that aggravated battery using a deadly weapon includes using an air rifle. House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 720 ILCS 5/24-1from Ch. 38, par. 24-1

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Latest Action: 06/27/2008 - Sent to the Governor

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SCH CD REPEALS/CLEAN UP Amends the School Code. Makes changes concerning the Professional Development Block Grant; a census for special education; the missing child program; the school technology program; special education transition goals, supports, and services; the definition of "children of limited English-speaking ability"; a school board's power to levy a tax or to borrow money and issue bonds for fire prevention, safety, energy conservation, disabled accessibility, school security, and specified repair purposes; tuition of children from orphanages and children's homes; renewal of a standard teaching certificate; a course dealing with the content of the Illinois Vehicle Code; and driver education reimbursement. Repeals provisions concerning remitting the forfeiture of the school fund by a township that has failed to make required reports, summer school grants for remedial education, arts program grants, recognition of drug-free schools and communities, grants for drug-free [...]

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Latest Action: 07/10/2008 - House Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000

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SCH CD-CONTRACTS-BIDDING Amends the School Code. Requires that certain contracts involving an expenditure in excess of $25,000 or a lower amount as required by school board policy (rather than $10,000) be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Changes an exception with respect to contracts for repair, maintenance, remodeling, renovation, or construction or a single project involving an expenditure not to exceed $50,000 (rather than $20,000). Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1from Ch. 122, par. 103-27.1 Amends the Public Community College Act. Requires that certain contracts involving an expenditure in excess of $25,000 or a lower amount as required by board [...]

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Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

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EDUCATION-TECH Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the application of the Article and definitions. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/34-1Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 128/2030 ILCS 805/8.32 new Deletes everything [...]

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Latest Action: 06/27/2008 - Sent to the Governor

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LIQR CNTRL ACT-TRITON COLLEGE Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to allow alcoholic liquors to be delivered to and sold at Triton College, Illinois Community College District No. 504. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that alcoholic liquors may be delivered to and sold at the Sikia Restaurant and at the Food Services in the Great Hall/Washburne Culinary Institute, both located on the Kennedy King College Campus of the City Colleges of Chicago. House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 235 ILCS 5/6-33625 ILCS 5/11-502from Ch. 95 1/2,[...]

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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller

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PARKER HS 50 YEAR REUNION

Congratulates the members of the Parker High School Class of 1958 on the occasion of their 50 year reunion.

Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - First Reading

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REVENUE - GAMING EXPANSION Creates the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act and the Illinois Casino Development Authority Act to create authorities for the purposes of developing and operating casinos. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Racing Board. Allows advance deposit wagering. Adds provisions concerning drug testing for horses. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide for the conduct of electronic gaming at tracks. Makes other changes. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Gaming Board. Authorizes the issuance of an additional riverboat license and 2 casino licenses. Contains provisions regarding the re-issuance of the 10th riverboat license. Allows the Chicago Casino Development Authority and the Illinois Casino Development Authority to receive casino licenses. Changes the short title to the Illinois Gambling Act and [...]

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Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRATS-LIMESTONE HS ROCKETS

Congratulates the members of the Limestone High School Rockets softball team on the occasion of winning the Class 3A State tournament.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRATS-OUR LADY OF HUMILITY

Congratulates the staff and congregation of Our Lady of Humility Church on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady of Humility School.

Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - First Reading

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UTILITIES-NET METERING Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that notwithstanding the definition of "eligible customer" in a specified provision, each electricity provider shall allow meter aggregation for the purposes of net metering eligible renewable electrical generating facilities owned or operated by school districts, community college districts, or units of local government pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement. Provides that electricity providers shall provide net metering to all parties to the intergovernmental agreement so that all energy produced by the eligible renewable electrical generating facilities is applied as a 1:1 kilowatt hour credit for each party to the intergovernmental agreement. Provides that electricity providers shall carry over any excess kilowatt-hour credits earned and apply those credits to subsequent billing periods to offset any customer-generated consumption until all credits are used or until the end of the annualized period. Provides [...]

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Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRATS - G. LAWRENCE DAGHE

Congratulates G. Lawrence Daghe on the occasion of his retirement as Regional Superintendent of Schools of DeWitt/Livingston/McLean Counties.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRATS - SHARNELL S. JACKSON

Congratulates Sharnell S. Jackson on the occasion of her retirement as Chief eLearning Officer with the Chicago Public Schools Information & Technology Services after 34 years of dedicated service.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRAT-CARTERVILLE LADY LIONS

Congratulates the members of the Carterville Lady Lions softball team on the occasion of winning the Illinois High School Association Class 2-A Softball State Championship.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRAT-HERRIN BOYS TRACK TEAM

Congratulates the members of the Herrin High School boys track team on the occasion of winning the Illinois High School Association Class A Boys Track & Field 2008 State Championship.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

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CONGRAT-BENTON GIRLS TRACK

Congratulates the members of the Benton High School girls track team on the occasion of winning the Illinois High School Association Class A Girls Track & Field 2008 State Championship.