Creates the Intermodal Chassis Roadability Inspection Act. Provides that marine and rail terminal operators must establish a program to ensure that trailers used to carry containers shipped by water or rail have been inspected and approved. Establishes requirements for the program. Provides that the terminal operator is responsible for violations not directly attributable to the negligence of the vehicle owner or driver. Establishes penalties for violations. Provides that it is a Class B misdemeanor to threaten, coerce, or retaliate against an inspector who decides that a trailer is unsafe or against a driver who seeks reinspection of a trailer or reports its condition to law enforcement authorities. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for implementing the new Act.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases by a multiple of 5 the liability insurance coverage that a driver must carry in order to be exempt from the requirement of posting security after an accident involving death, bodily injury, or more than $500 in damage to the property of any one person. Requires the following minimum coverage amounts: (i) $100,000 for a motor vehicle accident resulting in the bodily injury to or death of one person, (ii) $200,000 for a motor vehicle accident resulting in the bodily injury to or death of 2 or more persons, and (iii) $75,000 for a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury to or destruction of property of others. Effective immediately.
Creates the Use of Credit Information in Personal Insurance Act. Sets forth the manner in which credit information may be used in the underwriting and rating of personal insurance. Applies only to personal insurance. Provides for resolution of disputes over alleged errors in the credit information used by insurers. Requires insurers to file credit scoring models with the Department of Insurance. Effective October 1, 2003.
Appropriates $175,000 to the State Board of Education for non-public school recognition. Effective January 1, 2004.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding case plans for alleged abused, neglected, or dependent minors placed in shelter care.
Amends the Counties Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a petition for transfer of territory.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person at least 21 years of age who is convicted of a gang-related felony (regardless of the Class of felony), after having been twice convicted of a Class 2 or greater Class felony, shall be sentenced as a Class X offender. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State employees.
Amends the High Blood Pressure Control Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Prohibits the distribution, transportation, importation into this State, sale, offer for sale or possession of 50 caliber sniper weapons. Establishes penalties and exemptions. Effective immediately.
Creates the Fireworks Outdoor Advertising Act. Prohibits outdoor billboards advertising fireworks for sale. Restricts the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that upon the adoption of a resolution, a county or municipality may authorize an advisory question of public policy to be placed on the ballot at a regularly scheduled election. Effective immediately.
