Illinois Bills

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes technical changes in the short title Section.

Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning execution of bonds.

Creates the Commission on Opportunity in State Public Construction to undertake a comprehensive study to determine the existence and the extent of racial and gender discrimination on public construction projects in the State.

Supports granting Taiwan observer status in the World Health Organization so that it may further improve the health care that is provided to its citizens and so that Taiwan may more formally share the knowledge and improvements it has made to its own health care system with the nations and peoples of the world.

Urges the General Assembly to undertake a comprehensive review of all state statutes that govern record keeping in the juvenile justice system with a view to revise these statutes, as needed, to achieve the stated purposes of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 of enhancing community safety, insuring that our youth are accountable for the harm they have caused, and providing competency development of our youth so that they become productive citizens. Also, provides that the General Assembly should examine ways to make the expungement process more automated, accessible, and available to those youth who are entitled to have their records expunged.

Commends the Lincoln Park Lagooners of Chicago on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the organization.

Recognizes the value and importance of TRIO programs for low-income Americans and commends participating Illinois colleges, universities, and community agencies for support of TRIO programs.

Recognizes the importance of the lives of children by naming April 30th El Dia de los Ninos (Children's Day).

Recognizes Cinco de Mayo in the State of Illinois.

Names May 20, 2003 as Cuban Independence Day in the State of Illinois.

Commends Brandon Silveria for his contributions in educating students about the dangers of teen drinking and driving and proclaims April 1 through April 7, 2003 Brandon Silveria Week.

Creates the Joint Task Force on Mold in Indoor Environments for the purpose of examining the mold issue in Illinois and making recommendations to the General Assembly pertaining to the regulation of mold in indoor environments in Illinois.