Business Legislation - Illinois

CRIM CD-WEAPONS-BILLY Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is unlawful to carry or possess a billy on or about one's person, upon any public street, alley, or other public lands within the corporate limits of a city, village or incorporated town, except when an invitee thereon or therein, for the purpose of the display of such weapon or the lawful commerce in weapons, or except when on his land or in his own abode or fixed place of business (rather than to carry or possess a billy with the intent to use the billy unlawfully against another person). Also prohibits the carrying or possession of a billy, pistol, revolver, stun gun, or taser in a building owned or operated by a county government. House Amendment No. 1 Restores provision that prohibits the carrying or possession of a billy with the intent to use the same unlawfully against another. Also provides that a billy, taser, or firearm may not be carried or possessed in a building owned or operated [...]

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IL BANKING-SHAREHOLDER LIST Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Provides that the president and any other officer designated by the board of directors (rather than the president and cashier) of every State bank shall cause to be kept at all times a full and correct list of the names and residences of all the shareholders in the State bank and the number of shares held by each in the office where its business is transacted. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 205 ILCS 5/2from Ch. 17, par. 302205 ILCS 5/5cfrom Ch. 17, par. 312.2

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TOBACCO-MINORS-FALSE ID Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that a minor under 18 years of age in the furtherance or facilitation of obtaining any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms shall not display or use a false or forged identification card or transfer, alter, or deface an identification card. Provides that tobacco products may be sold through a vending machine only if such tobacco products are not placed together with any non-tobacco product, other than matches, in the vending machine. Provides that the sale or distribution by any person of a tobacco product, including, but not limited to, a single or loose cigarette, that is not contained within a sealed container, pack, or package as provided by the manufacturer, which container, pack, or package bears the health warning required by federal law, is prohibited. Eliminates provisions that permit tobacco vending machines in: (1) factories, businesses, offices, private clubs,[...]

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VEH CD-EMERGENCY VEH-DEATH Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor if he or she causes the death of another person by failing to follow the required procedures when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is giving a warning signal. Provides that imposition of the penalties authorized by the provision does not preclude the imposition of appropriate additional civil or criminal penalties. House Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, except that the court may consider a violation that results in the death of another person either as a business offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 or as a Class A misdemeanor. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:

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INFO TECH-REPORT CHILD PORN Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that if an electronic and information technology equipment worker discovers any depiction of child pornography while installing, repairing, or otherwise servicing an item of electronic and information technology equipment, that worker shall immediately report the discovery to the local law enforcement agency. Provides that an electronic and information technology equipment worker who reports a discovery of child pornography as required under this provision is immune from any criminal, civil, or administrative liability in connection with making the report. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with substantially similar provisions amending the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, but with changes that include the following: (1) makes changes in the definition of "electronic and information technology equipment worker",[...]

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DCEO-SKILL SHORTAGE STUDY Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law. Requires the Department to conduct a study to identify current and projected shortages in critical occupations and specific skill sets within Illinois businesses and industries and to devise strategies to alleviate any identified shortages. Requires all State agencies to cooperate with the Department in conducting the study. Requires the Department to report the results of its study and its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than February 1, 2009. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Specifies that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's conducting of the study is subject to appropriation. Provides that the study may build upon previous efforts by the Department, including studies conducted under its Critical Skills Shortage Initiative. Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends, with respect to [...]

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PROCURE-ELEC-BUSINESS CONTRIB Amends the State Treasurer Act. Requires the Treasurer to post information on his or her official website concerning the investment of public funds. Sets forth the required information. Does not require posting of information that is exempt from inspection and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.  Fiscal Note (Office of the Treasurer) House Bill 824 will not have a fiscal effect. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 505/16.7 newAdds [...]

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ETHICS-STATE LEASES Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, and the State Property Control Act. Requires the State Board of Elections to develop and maintain on its website a searchable database, derived from political committees' finance reports, of contributors to candidates for and holders of the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Comptroller, and State Treasurer. Prohibits an executive branch State agency from executing a lease with a business entity if the business entity or any of its affiliates has made any campaign contribution of $150 to the officeholder responsible for awarding the lease during the 24 months before the general election at which that officeholder was first elected or re-elected to his or her current office and the officeholder's entire term. Requires the business entity to disclose its affiliates and to certify that no violating contributions have been made. Requires the State agency [...]

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ETHICS-STATE LEASES Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, and the State Property Control Act. Requires the State Board of Elections to develop and maintain on its website a searchable database, derived from political committees' finance reports, of contributors to candidates for and holders of the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Comptroller, and State Treasurer. Prohibits an executive branch State agency from executing a lease with a business entity if the business entity or any of its affiliates has made any campaign contribution of $150 to the officeholder responsible for awarding the lease during the 24 months before the general election at which that officeholder was first elected or re-elected to his or her current office and the officeholder's entire term. Requires the business entity to disclose its affiliates and to certify that no violating contributions have been made. Requires the State agency [...]

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NUCLEAR POWER ISSUES-TSK FORCE Creates the Nuclear Power Issues Task Force to study nuclear power issues and requires the task force to prepare a report for the General Assembly by January 1, 2009. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Changes the number of members of the Nuclear Power Issues Task Force from 9 to 11 by adding the Director of the Illinois Power Agency as a member and providing that 3 members are selected jointly by the co-chairpersons of the Task Force as follows: one member from the business community, one member from the environmental community, and one member with homeland security experience in a government agency. Adds language providing that the Task Force shall compile information on critical security issues, including, but not limited to, facility security requirements, personnel security requirements, the complementary and overlapping requirements imposed by the federal Department of Homeland Security, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission,[...]

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BLIND VENDORS ACT Creates the Blind Vendors Act. Contains statements of intent. Creates the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind under which: priority is given to blind vendors in the operation of vending facilities on State property; tie bid preference is given to blind vendors in the operation of cafeterias on State property, with exceptions; income from all vending machines on State property is assigned as provided in the Act; State agencies may not impose a commission, service charge, rent, or utility charge on a licensed blind vendor who is operating a vending facility on State property; and vending facilities use reasonable and necessary means and methods to maintain fair market pricing. Contains provisions regarding: the duties of the Department of Human Services; vending facilities on federal property; commissions from vending facilities not operated by blind vendors; selection of vending facility sites; partnerships and teaming arrangements; priority to blind vendors [...]

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BLIND VENDORS ACT Creates the Blind Vendors Act. Contains statements of intent. Creates the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind under which: priority is given to blind vendors in the operation of vending facilities on State property; tie bid preference is given to blind vendors in the operation of cafeterias on State property, with exceptions; income from all vending machines on State property is assigned as provided in the Act; State agencies may not impose a commission, service charge, rent, or utility charge on a licensed blind vendor who is operating a vending facility on State property; and vending facilities use reasonable and necessary means and methods to maintain fair market pricing. Contains provisions regarding: the duties of the Department of Human Services; vending facilities on federal property; commissions from vending facilities not operated by blind vendors; selection of vending facility sites; partnerships and teaming arrangements; priority to blind vendors [...]

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