Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that a member of the General Assembly, his or her spouse, and any immediate family member living with that member of the General Assembly shall not, for compensation, lobby any official of the executive or legislative branch of State government or any official of any unit of local government. Provides that a person who violates these provisions is guilty of official misconduct, a Class 3 felony. Defines terms. Repeals current provisions banning members of the General Assembly from lobbying, a Class A misdemeanor. Effective immediately.
Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer
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Congratulates the Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. law firm as they celebrate the 125th anniversary of their founding. Further wishes them many more successful years.
Congratulates Lucille Lovett on her 100th birthday.
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that each application to fill a State employment vacancy shall include a checkbox for applicants having prior work experience in the field for which they are applying for employment with the State. Provides that following examinations to test the relative fitness of applicants for the respective positions in State service, applicants having prior work experience in the relevant employment field shall be given priority among all successful candidates listed as eligible for appointment or promotion. Provides that any applicant found to have falsely claimed prior work experience in the field for which he or she is applying for employment with the State shall not be eligible for State employment for 24 months.
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Allows commercial fishermen to obstruct more than one-half the width of any stream or watercourse under specified circumstances. Specifies requirements for commercial fishermen who are unable to be in immediate supervision of his or her gill and trammel nets. Defines "trammel net" and "gill net". Makes conforming changes
Amends the House Rules. Adds Rule 9.5.
Congratulates the Our Saviour School cheerleading team on winning the Illinois Elementary School Association Large Team Cheer championship.
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card.
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that a majority of appointed members of the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum. Provides that when a quorum is present, a majority of votes cast (rather than the affirmative vote of 6 members of the Board) shall be necessary for Board action.
Congratulates Bound to Stay Bound Books on its 100th anniversary.