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Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
JURIES-EARNED INCOME CREDIT
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the Director of Revenue shall make available to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, county boards, jury administrators, and jury commissions information concerning persons claiming an earned income tax credit under the Act. Amends the Jury Act and the Jury Commission Act. Adds persons claiming an earned income tax credit to the list of persons that may be on a jury list. Requires the jury administrator or jury commissioners in Cook County to compile a jury list every year (now, every 4 years). Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0667 Bill TextHLTH FACILITY-LANGUAGE ASSIST Amends the Language Assistance Services Act. Makes changes in the list of things a health facility must do to ensure access to health care information and services for limited-English-speaking or non-English-speaking residents and deaf residents. Provides that a facility must do all (instead of one or more) of the following: (1) adopt and review annually a policy for providing language assistance services to patients with language or communication barriers; (2) develop and post notices that advise patients and their families of the availability of interpreters; and (3) notify the facility's employees of the language services available at the facility and train them on how to make these language services available to patients. Provides that, in addition, a facility may do one or more of the following: (i) review existing policies regarding interpreters; (ii) adopt a policy for language assistance services that includes certain procedures; (iii) identify [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
JURIES-TECH
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the selection, summons, and qualifications of grand jurors.
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
JURIES-TECH
Amends the Jury Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Latest Action: 02/09/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard Bill Text
CIV PRO-ASBESTOS EVIDENCE
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any case in which the plaintiff makes a claim based upon exposure to asbestos, the following issues are relevant to the determination of liability and damages, the court shall allow the parties to present evidence concerning those issues, and the trier of fact shall determine liability and damages based on these issues, together with any other relevant issues: (1) whether the plaintiff had exposure to any asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with any entity other than the defendant; (2) whether the plaintiff's exposure to asbestos was to asbestos exclusively manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant; and (3) whether there is a causal relationship between the plaintiff's alleged injuries and the asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Effective Date August 2, 2007 Bill TextRIVERS-DAMS & BUOYS Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to adopt emergency rules under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to require the immediate marking of each dam the Department considers dangerous with signs and buoys warning the public of the hazards posed by the dam. Provides that the rules shall require that warning signs be placed on the dam and that warning signs and buoys be placed in the areas above and below the dam and on the banks immediately adjacent to the dam. Provides that the Department shall examine each dam located on navigable waterways to determine the hazards that exist at each dam and that the Department shall require the establishment of specifications for signs and devices that provide warnings and information for persons using the waterways. Provides that, after conducting the required examination and within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department shall issue [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/10/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextVEH CD & CD C0RR-DRIVE REVOKED Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Unified Code of Corrections. Increases the penalties for the offense of driving with a revoked driver's license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle, if the revocation was because of the offense of reckless homicide. Provides that a first violation is a Class 4 felony and provides for mandatory imprisonment or community service. Provides that the revocation is extended a minimum of 3 years. Provides that if the person is granted a restricted driving permit, the person may not drive a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device. Requires the defendant to undergo a drug or alcohol evaluation. Provides that a second violation is a Class 2 felony, for which a mandatory prison sentence shall be imposed. Provides that revocation of the person's driving privileges extends at least 5 years from the date of his or her release from prison. Provides that the person is not eligible for a restricted [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
VEH CD-RIDESHARE NONLIABILITY
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an employer is not liable for injuries to passengers and other persons who are not employees (as well as not being liable for injuries to passenger and other persons who are employees) of the employer as a result of the use in a ridesharing arrangement of a car or van that is not owned, leased, or contracted for by the employer, regardless of whether or not the employer encourages his or her employees to participate in ridesharing arrangements.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
CIV PRO-ASBESTOS EVIDENCE
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any case in which the plaintiff makes a claim based upon exposure to asbestos, the following issues are relevant to the determination of liability and damages, the court shall allow the parties to present evidence concerning these issues, and the trier of fact shall determine liability and damages based on these issues, together with any other relevant issues: (1) whether the plaintiff had exposure to any asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with any entity other than the defendant; (2) whether the plaintiff's exposure to asbestos was to asbestos exclusively manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant; and (3) whether there is a causal relationship between the plaintiff's alleged injuries and the asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
WORKERS COMP-SOLE PROP
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that nothing contained in the Act shall be construed to apply to any sole proprietor who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself or herself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act who files a form as prescribed by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission specifically indicating that he or she elects not be covered by the Act. Provides that such election shall take effect 30 days after the filing of such form with the Commission.
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Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextWORKERS COMPENSATION-VARIOUS Amends the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Makes numerous changes as follows: provides that an injury by accident is compensable only if the accident was the prevailing factor in causing both the resulting medical condition and disability; makes changes regarding notice of accidents; makes changes in computation of compensation paid to certain employees who, before the accident for which an employee claims compensation, had sustained an injury; makes changes regarding review of awards; limits certain cumulative awards for partial disability; provides for certification of permanent partial or total disability by physicians; provides that no compensation is payable for certain injuries involving alcohol or drugs; changes qualifications for Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission commissioners and arbitrators; contains provisions regarding evidentiary matters and statutory construction; makes changes regarding [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules Bill Text
VEH CD-BLOOD&URINE TEST
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the results of blood or urine tests performed for the purpose of determining the content of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, in an individual's blood or urine conducted upon persons receiving medical treatment in a hospital emergency room for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident shall be disclosed to the Department of State Police or local law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction (rather than shall be disclosed upon request). Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 02/15/2008 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby Bill Text
WORKERS COMP-SOLE PROPRIETOR
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that nothing contained in the Act shall be construed to apply to a sole proprietor who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself or herself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act who files a form as prescribed by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission specifically indicating that he or she elects not be covered by the Act. Provides that the election shall take effect 30 days after the filing of such form with the Commission.
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Cronin Bill TextWORKERS COMPENSATION-VARIOUS Amends the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Makes numerous changes as follows: provides that an injury by accident is compensable only if the accident was the prevailing factor in causing both the resulting medical condition and disability; makes changes regarding notice of accidents; makes changes in computation of compensation paid to certain employees who, before the accident for which an employee claims compensation, had sustained an injury; makes changes regarding review of awards; limits certain cumulative awards for partial disability; provides for certification of permanent partial or total disability by physicians; provides that no compensation is payable for certain injuries involving alcohol or drugs; changes qualifications for Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission commissioners and arbitrators; contains provisions regarding evidentiary matters and statutory construction; makes changes regarding [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David Reis Bill Text
CIV PRO-ASBESTOS EVIDENCE
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any case in which the plaintiff makes a claim based upon exposure to asbestos, the following issues are relevant to the determination of liability and damages, the court shall allow the parties to present evidence concerning these issues, and the trier of fact shall determine liability and damages based on these issues, together with any other relevant issues: (1) whether the plaintiff had exposure to any asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with any entity other than the defendant; (2) whether the plaintiff's exposure to asbestos was to asbestos exclusively manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant; and (3) whether there is a causal relationship between the plaintiff's alleged injuries and the asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
BOWLING CENTER SAFETY ACT
Creates the Bowling Center Safety Act. Sets forth responsibilities of operators of bowling centers and bowlers. Provides that bowlers and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and to assume the inherent risks of bowling. Provides that this assumption of risk is a complete bar of suit and is a complete defense to a suit against an operator by a bowler or spectator for injuries resulting from the assumed risks of bowling unless the operator has violated his or her duties or responsibilities under the Act.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
WORKERS COMP-SOLE PROP
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that nothing contained in the Act shall be construed to apply to any sole proprietor who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself or herself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act who files a form as prescribed by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission specifically indicating that he or she elects not be covered by the Act. Provides that such election shall take effect 30 days after the filing of such form with the Commission.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
CIV PRO-ASBESTOS EVIDENCE
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any case in which the plaintiff makes a claim based upon exposure to asbestos, the following issues are relevant to the determination of liability and damages, the court shall allow the parties to present evidence concerning these issues, and the trier of fact shall determine liability and damages based on these issues, together with any other relevant issues: (1) whether the plaintiff had exposure to any asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with any entity other than the defendant; (2) whether the plaintiff's exposure to asbestos was to asbestos exclusively manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant; and (3) whether there is a causal relationship between the plaintiff's alleged injuries and the asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
VEH CD-RIDESHARE NONLIABILITY
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an employer is not liable for injuries to passengers and other persons who are not employees (as well as not being liable for injuries to passenger and other persons who are employees) of the employer as a result of the use in a ridesharing arrangement of a car or van that is not owned, leased, or contracted for by the employer, regardless of whether or not the employer encourages his or her employees to participate in ridesharing arrangements.
Latest Action: 02/09/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard Bill Text
CIV PRO-ASBESTOS EVIDENCE
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any case in which the plaintiff makes a claim based upon exposure to asbestos, the following issues are relevant to the determination of liability and damages, the court shall allow the parties to present evidence concerning those issues, and the trier of fact shall determine liability and damages based on these issues, together with any other relevant issues: (1) whether the plaintiff had exposure to any asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with any entity other than the defendant; (2) whether the plaintiff's exposure to asbestos was to asbestos exclusively manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant; and (3) whether there is a causal relationship between the plaintiff's alleged injuries and the asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant. Effective immediately.
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