Creates the War on Terrorism Veterans Act. Provides that a memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the restrictions on driving a vehicle on the shoulder of a highway do not apply to any farm tractor or implement of husbandry. Effective immediately.
Amends the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Professional Service Corporation Act, and the Limited Liability Company Act. Replaces certain references to the practice of medicine in all of its branches with references to practice under the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
Congratulates the members of the Harristown Fire Protection District on the occasion of the district's 50th anniversary.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct an audit and to investigate State activities with respect to actions taken under the Illinois Coal and Energy Development Bond Act.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, except in emergency situations, the Governor must reside and be present at the seat of government each day that either or both houses of the General Assembly are in session, excluding purely perfunctory session days. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Proposes to amend the Finance Article of the Illinois Constitution. Except upon a three-fifths vote of each house of the General Assembly, limits each fiscal year's increase in total aggregate appropriations to the greater of 4% of the previous fiscal year's total aggregate appropriations or the sum of the rate of inflation and the State's population growth since the previous fiscal year. Requires that revenues in excess of a fiscal year's total aggregate appropriations must be deposited into a rainy day fund within the State treasury. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Mourns the death of Jeff Pearl of Clinton.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue crossbow permits to persons age 60 and older upon appropriate verification of age. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Myron Kirby on the occasion of his election to the post of State Commander of the American Legion, Department of Illinois.
