Proposes to amend the Education Article of the Illinois Constitution. Makes a technical change. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Declares it to be the public policy of this State and the intention of the General Assembly to protect annuitants against significant decreases in the purchasing power of retirement and survivor's annuities. Directs the System to review and report on significant changes in purchasing power. Provides for a one-time increase in certain retirement and survivor's annuities. Requires the resulting liability to be paid on a level dollar basis over a period of 10 years beginning July 1, 2005. Effective immediately.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning railroad safety.
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act by re-enacting the amendatory changes to the Act made by Public Act 90-385. Adds validation provisions. Effective immediately.
Makes appropriations for expenses of the Office of Lieutenant Governor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003. Effective July 1, 2003.
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Environmental Protection Agency for grants to the City of Venice for sewer repair and construction. Effective July 1, 2003.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the length of a school term.
Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Makes a stylistic change in provisions concerning the applicability of the Act.
Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Changes the definitions of the terms "licensed athletic trainer" and "referral". Provides a definition for the terms "athletic injury" and "athletic training aide". Makes changes in provisions concerning what activities are exempt from the application of the Act, educational and professional requirements, requirements for licensure by endorsement, and grounds for disciplinary action. Adds a licensed athletic trainer to the Athletic Training Board. Removes provisions concerning initial appointments to the Board. Corrects references to registration to reflect that athletic trainers are licensed. Provides that if any portion of the Act is held invalid, the invalidity of that portion shall not affect any other part of the the Act that can be given effect without the invalid portion. Provides that a licensed athletic trainer who provides emergency care without fee shall not be held liable for civil damages unless his or her acts constitute wilful or wanton misconduct. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Creates the School Employees' Health Insurance Trust Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Open Meetings Act. Adds a caption to the definitions Section.
