Law and Government Legislation in Illinois

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders to the extent that the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders are not already covered by the policy or plan. Provides that this coverage shall be subject to a maximum benefit of $36,000 per year, but shall not be subject to any limits on the number of visits to an autism service provider. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 130/4003

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PRIMARY STROKE CENTER Creates the Primary Stroke Center Designation Act. Sets forth the findings of the General Assembly. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall designate as many hospitals as Primary Stroke Centers as apply for the designation, provided that the hospital meets the criteria set forth in the Act. Provides the criteria necessary for designation as a Primary Stroke Center. Provides that the Director of Public Health may suspend or revoke a hospital's designation as a Primary Stroke Center after notice and hearing if the Director determines that the hospital does not comply with the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Director of Public Health may award matching grants to hospitals that seek designation as Primary Stroke Centers and demonstrate a need for financial assistance to develop the necessary infrastructure. Provides that the Director of Public Health must, not later than July 1, 2010, prepare and submit to the Governor, the President of [...]

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CIVIL LAW-TECH Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Makes a technical change in the short title Section. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 750 ILCS 60/101Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2605/2605-585 new30 ILCS 105/5.710 new720 [...]

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CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section requiring the Department of Corrections to designate those institutions and facilities that are maintained for persons assigned as adults and as juveniles. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 730 ILCS 5/3-6-1Adds reference to: 730 ILCS 5/3-14-2from Ch. 38, par. 1003-14-2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the [...]

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MEDICAID-NURSING HOME RATES Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning Medicaid rates for nursing homes, provides that for facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health under the Nursing Home Care Act as skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities, the support component of the rates taking effect on July 1, 2008 shall be computed using the most recent cost reports on file with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services no later than April 1, 2006, updated for inflation to January 1, 2007. Provides that facilities shall have the support component of their Medicaid rate computed every year using the most recent cost reports on file with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services no later than April 1, 2 years prior to the year in which the new rate takes effect, updated for inflation to January 1 of the year prior to the year in which the new rate takes effect. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No.[...]

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RAILROAD POLICE-MISCONDUCT Amends the Railroad Police Act. Requires allegations of abuse of authority or misconduct by members of a railroad police force to be investigated by the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Exempts elected representatives of rail carriers from the restrictions concerning trespassing on railroad property. Provides that the listed persons shall be exempt from the restrictions while performing required duties in accordance with reasonable rail carrier company guidelines, engaging in safety inspections, or exercising a right under the federal Railway Labor Act (instead of just while performing required duties in accordance with reasonable rail carrier company guidelines). House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2605/2605-585 new

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PUB AID-CHILD CARE BENEFITS Amends the Public Health Program Beneficiary Employer Disclosure Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 305 ILCS 55/5-1Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/9A-11 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning child care for TANF recipients, provides that the income threshold for child care benefits must be no less [...]

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CONAMEND-REDISTRICTING Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the Senate by resolution (instead of the General Assembly by law) shall divide the Legislative Districts into 3 groups for the election of Senators. Provides that Legislative and Representative Districts shall reflect minority voting strengths and consider communities of interest (as well as be compact, contiguous, and substantially equal in population). Provides that, by June 30 in the year following each Federal decennial census year, the Senate and House, each by resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members elected, shall redistrict the Legislative and Representative Districts, respectively. If a resolution is not filed with the Secretary of State by June 30, provides that a Legislative District or a Representative District Redistricting Commission has until July 31 to redistrict the Legislative Districts or Representative Districts, as applicable. If a Commission [...]

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HABILITATIVE SERVICES Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to provide coverage for habilitative services, including, but not limited to occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy for children under the age of 19 with congenital or genetic defects existing at or from birth or with a defect acquired at a young age. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes: provides for coverage for habilitative services for children under 19 years of age with a congenital, genetic, or early acquired disorder (was congenital or genetic defect existing at or from birth or a defect acquired [...]

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INS CD-DEF DRIVING COURSE Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that the rates and premium charges for every policy of automobile liability insurance shall include appropriate reductions as determined by the insurer for any insured over age 55 upon successful completion of the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course or a motor vehicle accident prevention course which is found by the Secretary of State to meet or exceed the standards of the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course's 8 hour classroom or other alternative method (instead of only classroom) safety instruction program. Provides that any accident prevention course approved by the Secretary of State under the provision shall consist of at least 8 hours of classroom or other alternative method (instead of only classroom) of instruction or 4 hours for insured persons who have previously completed the course successfully. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes [...]

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BREAST CANCER SCREEN,TREATMENT Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, and other Acts. Provides that on and after July 1, 2008, screening and diagnostic mammography shall be reimbursed under the medical assistance program at the same rate as the Medicare program's rates, including the increased reimbursement for digital mammography. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to take certain actions in relation to breast cancer screening and treatment, including establishment of bonus payments to mammography facilities meeting certain standards, a rate methodology for certain providers, and a performance goal for primary care providers; also requires the Department to establish a case-management or patient-navigation pilot program. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of this amendatory Act must provide coverage [...]

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ANIMAL EUTHANASIA Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to prohibit destruction of an animal by decompression chamber and lowering the oxygen pressure or by using nitrous oxide, halothane, carbon monoxide, or carbon dioxide. Imposes criminal penalties for violation. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Changes the short title to the Humane Animal Euthanasia Act. Contains provisions concerning renewal of a euthanasia technician certificate and continuing education; restrictions on issuing certificates because of felony convictions; euthanasia methods; refusal to renew and revocation of euthanasia technician and euthanasia agency certification; exemptions from certification; and criminal penalties. Amends other Acts to make conforming changes. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 [...]

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FINANCE AUTHORITY-FIRE STATION Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Requires the Authority and the State Fire Marshal to jointly administer a program of zero-interest loans to fire departments and fire protection districts for the construction, rehabilitation, remodeling, and expansion of fire stations and the acquisition of land for the construction and expansion of fire stations. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Fire Station Revolving Loan Fund as a special fund in the State treasury for purposes of the loan program. Effective July 1, 2008. House Amendment No. 1 Removes the requirement for the adoption of implementing rules. Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the [...]

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CIVIL LAW-TECH Amends the Adoption Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning confidentiality of court records.  Pension Note, House Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) This legislation will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.  Correctional Note, House Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections) HB 2094 (H-AM 1) has no fiscal impact on the department.  Judicial Note, House Amendment No. 1 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) There may be a minimal increase in [...]

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HEALTHY ILLINOIS ACT-TECH Creates the Healthy Illinois Act. Contains only a short title provision. House Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Health Care for All Illinois Act. Provides that all individuals residing in this State are covered under the Illinois Health Services Program for health insurance. Provides the specific health coverage benefits that participants are entitled to under the Program. Sets forth the requirements for the qualifications of participating health providers. Sets forth the specific standards for provider reimbursement. Provides that it is unlawful for private health insurers to sell health insurance coverage that duplicates the coverage of the Program. Provides that investor-ownership of health delivery facilities, including hospitals, health maintenance organizations, nursing homes, and clinics, is unlawful. Provides that the State shall establish the Illinois Health Services Trust to provide [...]

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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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STATE FACILITY OVERTIME ACT Creates the State Facility Overtime Act. Provides that the Director of the State agency responsible for the operation of specified State facilities (or the Director's designee or agent) may not require an employee to accept work in excess of an agreed upon, predetermined, and regularly scheduled daily work shift, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Provides for: exceptions to the prohibition; posting a summary of the Act and applicable rules; investigation of complaints by the Illinois Department of Labor and disposition of complaints; adoption of administrative rules; construction; and other matters. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes provisions of the bill regarding adoption and posting of rules. Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly [...]

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ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS RECYCLING Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 415 ILCS 5/1Adds reference to: New Act30 ILCS 105/5.708 new Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Electronic [...]

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CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the unlawful use of weapons. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 5/24-1Adds reference to: 720 ILCS 5/24-3.5730 ILCS 5/5-5-3from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. [...]

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CRIM CD-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 in relation to child pornography. Provides that a person is guilty of a Class X felony with a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years if the person knowingly films, videotapes, photographs, or otherwise depicts or portrays by means of any similar visual medium or reproduction or depicts by computer any child whom he or she knows or reasonably should know to be under the age of 18 or any severely or profoundly mentally retarded person where such child or severely or profoundly mentally retarded person is the victim of an act of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, criminal sexual abuse, or aggravated criminal sexual abuse or knowingly possesses such film, videotape, photograph, or other depiction by computer. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that telecommunications carriers, commercial mobile service providers,[...]

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VEH CD-MILITARY PLATE DISCOUNT Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, commencing with the 2009 registration year, the registration fee paid by any vehicle owner who is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty shall be reduced by 50% of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi-year registration plates. Provides that widows, widowers, and parents of a deceased member of the armed forces of the United States, who was killed while on active duty, shall also be entitled to this reduced registration fee for the registration year in which the deceased member of the armed forces of the United States was eligible and for a period of 5 years thereafter. Effective July 1, 2008. House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/806.[...]

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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a proceeding in the prosecution of an offense of criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, or aggravated criminal sexual abuse, the court may order that the testimony of a victim affected by a developmental disability be taken outside the courtroom and shown in the courtroom by means of a closed circuit television under certain conditions. Provides that "developmental disability" includes, but is not limited to, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that the Office of the State's Attorney shall inform the crime victim or witness of his or her right to communications access through a sign language interpreter or by other means. Amends the Criminal Proceeding Interpreter Act. Provides that the right to a qualified court-appointed sign language [...]

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HUMANE&CRIM-ANIMAL FIGHTING Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. In provisions prohibiting animal fighting, other than fighting where the only animals involved are dogs, and fighting between an animal and a human, increases certain criminal penalties. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. In provisions prohibiting dog fighting, increases certain criminal penalties. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that a person who patronizes an animal or dog fighting exhibition, for a first offense, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and must complete 20 hours of community service. Provides that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony. House Amendment No. 2 In the amendatory changes to the Humane Care for Animals Act, provides that a person must knowingly attend a show involving a fight between 2 or more animals, an animal and human, or the intentional killing of an animal for the purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment [...]

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CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning penalties. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 730 ILCS 150/10Adds reference to: 730 ILCS 150/2from Ch. 38, par. 222730 ILCS 150/6from Ch. 38, par. 226

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METH CONTROL-ANHYDROUS AMMONIA Amends the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. Defines "methamphetamine precursor" to include anhydrous ammonia. Exempts from violations, possession, procurement, transportation, storage, or delivery of anhydrous ammonia by a farmer or agent of a farmer engaged in agricultural activities. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 646/10720 ILCS 646/20720 ILCS 646/25

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PROP TX-APPEALS Amends the Property Tax Code. Requires each chief county assessment officer in counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants to provide to each residential taxpayer a Homestead Assessment Disclosure Document that contains certain disclosures concerning the assessed valuation of homestead property. Requires the Department of Revenue to annually review the disclosures to ensure that they are accurate and that they comply with all applicable laws and rules concerning property valuations. Provides that, if a taxpayer files a complaint before a board of review, then, within 10 days after the complaint is filed, the board of review must provide the taxpayer with a detailed description of the rules and procedures for hearings before the board. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes [...]

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COLLEGE TEXTBOOK TRANSPARENCY Creates the Transparency in College Textbook Publishing Practices Act. Provides that a public institution of higher education in this State may not buy, sell, or allow the sale on its campus of a textbook unless and until the publisher of that textbook posts on its Internet website or otherwise makes available to the public (1) for any bundled textbook, the price difference between the bundled textbook and the same unbundled textbook; (2) for any new editions of textbooks, a summary of the substantive differences between the new edition and the prior edition; (3) for any new editions of textbooks, an estimate of how long the new edition will remain in print; and (4) the amount and recipient of any compensation provided to faculty or administrators of the institution as inducement to adopt particular textbooks for courses, except for sample copies and royalties. Allows the Attorney General, a State's Attorney, or any affected resident of this State [...]

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SCH CD-EARLY CHILDHOOD ED GRNT Amends the School Code. With respect to the Early Childhood Education Block Grant, provides that not less than 11% (instead of exactly 11%) of the grant shall be used to fund programs for children ages 0-3. Provides that this percentage shall increase to at least 20% by Fiscal Year 2014, except that if, in a given fiscal year, the amount appropriated for the Early Childhood Education Block Grant is insufficient to increase the percentage of the grant to fund programs for children ages 0-3 without reducing the amount of the grant for existing providers of preschool education programs, then the percentage of the grant to fund programs for children ages 0-3 may be held steady instead of increased. Effective July 1, 2008. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly [...]

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FOID CARD ACT-PRIVATE SALE Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Requires a person who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer and who desires to sell or transfer a firearm of a size that may be concealed upon the person to another person, who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, to do so only at the place of business of a federally licensed firearm dealer. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall conduct a background check on the prospective recipient of the firearm and follow all other applicable federal, State, and local laws as if he were the seller of the firearm. Provides that the purchaser or transferee may be required by the federally licensed firearm dealer to pay a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm, plus any applicable fees. Makes exceptions for (i) the transfer of a firearm between spouses, a parent and child, or a grandparent and grandchild, (ii) transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation [...]

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$SUPP-MEDICAL EXP-EXTENSION Amends Public Act 95-348, which made appropriations for FY2008, by repealing several Articles and Sections. Makes appropriations from GRF to the Comptroller to pay outstanding vouchers related to medical expenses. Makes appropriations to the Secretary of State for soil and water conservation grants. Makes appropriations to the University of Illinois for the State Cooperative Extension Service. Effective immediately.  Judicial Note (Admin. Office of the Ill. Courts) Would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State.  Fiscal Note (Office of the Secretary of State) The fiscal impact is unknown at this time, but this bill would [...]

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IDOT-HIGHWAYS Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that it is a goal of the Highway Improvement Program that the percentage of mileage and bridges under State jurisdiction that are in acceptable condition be comparable throughout the State. Sets forth the method for allocating the funding for the Highway Improvement Program among highway districts 1 through 9. Provides that the Department shall publish and deliver to the Governor and General Assembly an Annual Highway Improvement Program within 60 days after the start of each fiscal year or of the enactment of the Department's highway construction appropriation for that fiscal year, whichever is later. Provides that the Auditor General shall review the performance of the Department every 2 years. Effective July 1, 2007. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules [...]

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INS-PREMIUM LOSS DATA REPORTS Creates the Premium and Loss Data Reporting Act. Provides that all insurers subject to the Act shall report to the Director of the Division of Insurance accurate and complete information for each accident and health coverage type requested. Sets forth the specific types of accident and health coverage requested for reporting. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. House Amendment No. 2 In the Section concerning reports, requires that insurers with comprehensive major medical business currently in force in the State that covers [...]

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NURSING HOME-QUALITY ASSURANCE Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health may develop a program to collaborate with long-term care facilities on quality assurance issues. Provides that the Department may seek all necessary waivers of federal requirements to permit the full implementation of the program, and provides that implementation of the program is subject to the availability of funding for that purpose. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes a reference to rules to be adopted by the Department of Public Health. Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General [...]

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DCEO-VETS-SMALL BUSINESS LOAN Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to make participation loans to small businesses that are at least 51% owned and managed by one or more persons who are veterans for the purposes of promoting the creation of veteran-owned small businesses and promoting the creation of jobs within small businesses. Provides that a loan may not exceed $100,000 or 50% of the business project costs. Provides that a loan may be made only if, in the Department's judgment, the number of jobs to be created is reasonable in relation to the loan funds requested. Provides that a loan must be protected by security. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that [...]

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CRIM ID-EXPUNGEMENT Amends the Criminal Identification Act relating to expungement. Changes the procedures relating to the expungement of adult criminal records and the records of minors prosecuted as adults. Establishes time limits and procedures for filing petitions to expunge. Excludes certain enumerated offenses from expungement. Provides for the sealing of certain arrest and court records. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 2630/0.02 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Identification Act relating to the expungement and sealing of law enforcement and court records. Reinserts the provisions of the bill. Changes various procedures relating to expungement.

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CRIM CD-SEX OFFENSES-CHILD Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is unlawful for a child sex offender to knowingly communicate, using the Internet or any other digital media, with a person under 18 years of age or with a person whom he or she believes to be a person under 18 years of age, unless the offender is a parent or guardian of the person under 18 years of age. Provides that a person over the age of 18 who fails to exercise reasonable care in ascertaining the true age of a minor, knowingly distributes to, or sends, or causes to be sent, or exhibits to, or offers to distribute, or exhibits any harmful material to a person that he or she believes is a minor is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. If that person utilized a computer web camera, cellular telephone, or any other type of device to manufacture the harmful material, then each offense is a Class 4 felony. Provides that the offense of child photography by a sex offender applies even if the offender does [...]

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COMMUNITY SENIOR SERVCS-REPEAL Repeals the Community Senior Services and Resources Act. House Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 105/4.02from Ch. 23, par. 6104.0220 ILCS 105/4.12320 ILCS 42/25320 ILCS 65/16 rep. Replaces everything [...]

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MULTISTATE MORTGAGE LICENSING Amends the Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987. Replaces references to the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate with the Director of the Division of Banking of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation throughout the Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity for a license. Makes changes defining the term "exempt person or entity" and "full service office". Makes changes in provisions concerning the application process for obtaining a license, including provisions concerning a multistate automated licensing system. Makes changes in provisions concerning the application form used to obtain a license. Makes changes in provisions that require specified averments that accompany an application for a license. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Director's refusal to issue a license, including failure to comply with provisions of the multistate automated licensing system. Makes changes in provisions concerning the [...]

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PAYDAY LOAN-LOAN TERMS Amends the Payday Loan Reform Act. In the elements of the definition of "payday loan", deletes the element that it have a term that does not exceed 120 days. Deletes a provision that a specified charge is considered fully earned as of the date on which the loan is made. Provides that when a consumer repays a payday loan in full before its due date, the lender shall rebate the unearned finance charges to the consumer on a straight-line amortization basis as of the date of repayment. Prohibits a licensee or a person making payday loans from evading the requirements and prohibitions of the Act by use of a device or subterfuge including, but not limited to, disguising a payday loan as a different type of transaction or characterizing a required fee as a purchase of a good or service in connection with a payday loan, and authorizes the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop rules to determine if a person or entity seeks to evade the applicability [...]

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SMOKE FREE ILLINOIS-LAB, STORE Amends the Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibition Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the manufacture of mercury fever thermometers. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 46/20Adds reference to: 410 ILCS 82/10410 ILCS 82/35

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CRIME VICTIMS Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that the victim of the crime for which the prisoner has been sentenced shall receive reasonable written notice not less than 30 (rather than 15) days prior to the parole hearing. Provides that if a victim or concerned citizen has registered an objection to parole of an inmate, the victim or concerned citizen may receive a copy of the most recent written submissions that the inmate filed in requesting parole. Amends the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. Includes in the definition of sexually violent offense, first degree murder, if it is determined by the agency with jurisdiction that a sexually violent offense was committed during the same course of criminal conduct as the first degree murder and that relevant and reliable evidence shows that the sexually violent offense was committed by the inmate or by a person for whom the inmate was legally accountable if the inmate aided, encouraged, or abetted [...]

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DOM VIOLENCE-RISK ASSESSMENT Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that circuit judges and associate judges assigned to domestic violence cases shall participate in risk assessment workshops. Provides that the workshops shall be developed under rules established by the chief judge of the circuit. Provides that the Office of the State's Attorney shall develop a protocol to educate victims of domestic violence requesting the issuance of orders of protection and to warn victims of the dangers of assisting respondents in violating orders of protection. Provides that the Office of the State's Attorney shall: (1) refer each victim of a domestic violence offense to individualized support and advocacy; (2) develop additional techniques and protocols that will enhance Assistant State's Attorneys in prosecuting domestic violence cases; (3) develop protocols to facilitate early identification of individuals with the propensity to commit escalating violence; (4) refer [...]

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LQR CNTRL-ALCOPOP LABEL Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Changes the definition of "alcopop" to include an energy drink containing alcohol or other stimulants, including, but not limited to caffeine, guarana, taurine, or ginseng. Provides that no entity shall sell alcopop beverages for consumption unless the alcopop beverage containers, cartons, wrappers, case, packaging, and labels contain or have imprinted on a sticker firmly affixed to the packaging that contains specific information. Sets forth the specific requirements for the content and format for the labeling of alcopop beverages. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to be inconsistent with any other provision of State or federal laws, rules, or regulations regarding the labeling of alcoholic beverages. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2009. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the contents of the bill with the following changes.[...]

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ELECTIONS-TECH Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the continuation of prior laws.  Fiscal Note, House Amendment No. 1 (State Board of Elections) HB 2673 (H-AM 1) would have no fiscal impact on the operations of the State Board of Elections.  Home Rule Note, House Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This legislation does not pre-empt home rule authority.  State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This legislation [...]

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INS CD-WELLNESS COVERAGE Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Illinois Insurance Code, and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that a policy or plan that provides coverage for hospital or medical treatment on an expense incurred basis, may offer wellness coverage that allows for a reward, a health spending account contribution, a reduction in premiums or reduced medical, prescription drug or equipment copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles, or a combination of these incentives, for participation in any health behavior wellness, maintenance, or improvement program approved or offered by the insurer or managed care plan. Provides that "wellness coverage" means health care coverage with the primary purpose to engage and motivate the insured or enrollee through: incentives; provision of health education, counseling, and self-management skills; identification of modifiable health risks; and other activities to influence health behavior changes.[...]

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WILDLIFE-TECH Amends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 520 ILCS 5/1.1Adds reference to: 520 ILCS 5/3.1-5 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that nonresidents (as well as residents) may apply for an apprentice hunter license. Provides that apprentice hunters may hunt under the supervision of a nonresident (as well as a resident) validly licensed [...]

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MILITARY FAMILY COMPACT ACT Creates the Military Family Interstate Compact Implementation Statute Drafting Advisory Committee Act. Creates the Committee as an interagency advisory committee to develop a comprehensive statute to implement the Model Interstate Compact on Military Families. The Lieutenant Governor is the chair of the Committee. Designates other members. Requires a report to the General Assembly. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Committee shall develop a comprehensive statute to implement the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (instead of the Model Interstate Compact on Military Families). Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to provide staff and administrative support to the Committee.  Fiscal Note, House Amendment No. 1 (Office of the Lieutenant Governor) [...]

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DHS-TANF-CHILD CARE-COPAYMENT Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions relating to co-payments for child care services for TANF recipients, provides that the co-payment shall not exceed the following amounts: (1) $1 per week for a family whose countable income is not more than 50% of the federal poverty level; (2) 3% of all of the family's countable income for a family whose countable income is more than 50% but not more than 100% of the federal poverty level; (3) 7% of all of the family's countable income for a family whose countable income is more than 100% but not more than 150% of the federal poverty level; and (4) 12% of all of the family's countable income for a family whose countable income is more than 150% but not more than 200% of the federal poverty level. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning child care for TANF recipients,[...]

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the State Finance Act, the Criminal Code of 1961, the Unified Code of Corrections, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, and provides that the Act may be referred to as the Cindy Bischof Law. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop a protocol to coordinate actions of the courts and law enforcement agencies to implement the domestic violence surveillance program created by the amendatory Act. Creates the Domestic Violence Surveillance Fund in the State treasury. Provides that the offense of violation of an order of protection includes the respondent's failure to attend and complete partner abuse intervention programs. Provides that in addition to any other penalties, the court may, after consultation with the petitioner, order the respondent to carry or wear a global positioning system device. Provides that in domestic [...]

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FAIRS-PREMISES ID-LIVESTOCK Amends the Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department shall not require a premises identification number to exhibit or enter livestock or horses at any fair or exhibition in Illinois, unless required by federal law or regulation, without first receiving approval for such a requirement from the governing board of the fair or exhibition. House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 205/205-26 new Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department shall not require a premises identification number or electronic identification under the National Animal Identification System to exhibit or enter livestock, poultry,[...]

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IEMA-RADON CONTROL RULES Amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Requires the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pollution Control Board, to adopt rules for radon control for all new residential buildings. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 420 ILCS 44/20Adds reference to: New Act Deletes [...]

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EDUCATION-TECH Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning grants for preschool education programs. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.71Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/24-11from Ch. 122, par. 24-1130 ILCS 805/8.32 new Deletes everything after the enacting [...]

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CIRCUIT BREAKR-COVERED RX DRUG Amends the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2009, "covered prescription drug" includes any prescription drug used in treating the effects of multiple sclerosis (instead of providing that the term includes any prescription drug used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis). Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion.  Fiscal Note (Dept. of Healthcare & Family [...]

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PUBLIC AID-TECH Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning construction of the Code. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 305 ILCS 5/1-5Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 170/52.5 new305 ILCS 5/5-5.05 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Covering [...]

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JUV CT-DELINQUENCY AGE Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that persons under 18 years of age (rather than under 17 years of age) who commit offenses are subject to the proceedings under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 for delinquent minors. Effective January 1, 2010. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 705 ILCS 405/1-7from Ch. 37, par. 801-7705 ILCS 405/1-8from Ch. 37, par. 801-8705 ILCS 405/1-9

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POVERTY ERADICATION COMMN Creates the Commission on the Eradication of Poverty Act. Provides for appointments and terms of members. Provides for funding through the Department of Human Rights. Requires meetings and reports. Effective immediately.  Fiscal Note (Dept. of Human Rights) HB 4369 will have a total fiscal impact of $197,097. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Changes the name of the Commission to the Commission on the Elimination of Poverty. Changes the membership. Provides that a representative of the Governor's Office and of a service-based human rights organization shall be co-chairs. Provides for the creation of a Steering Committee. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. House Amendment [...]

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