LIQUOR-VARIOUS

Amends the General Provisions and State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the alternative retirement annuity under the State Employee Article applies to an investigator for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, including an investigator for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission who is subject to the Tier 2 provisions. Authorizes investigators for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to establish eligible creditable service under the alternative retirement annuity formula for certain service by applying and paying a specified contribution. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that, subject to certain restrictions, the State Commission has the power to expend sums that the Executive Director deems necessary for the purchase of evidence and for the employment of persons to obtain evidence. Provides that an action for a violation of the Act shall be commenced by the State Commission not more than 18 months after conviction of the violation of the Act or other State law in a circuit court or, if there has not been a conviction, not more than 3 years after the violation occurred (instead of within 2 years after the date the State Commission becomes aware of the violation). Makes changes to provisions concerning notice of a violation of the Act and dismissals of an action for failing to provide that notice; inspection of premises by the State Commission and local liquor control commissioners; bonding requirements; and forfeiture of alcoholic liquor possessed, sold, shipped, or transported in violation of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.