Amends the Wildlife Code. Adds the Gray wolf, American black bear, and Cougar to the list of protected species under the Act.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Imposes an assessment for various human trafficking offenses be collected and distributed in accordance with the Specialized Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking Fund. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes changes concerning forfeiture for individuals convicted of keeping a place of prostitution. Modifies the allocation percentages of moneys and sale proceeds forfeited by individuals convicted of involuntary servitude and trafficking of persons. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary may issue special registration plates designated as "Support Survivors of Human Trafficking" license plates. Sets forth registration and fee requirements.
Creates the Smoke-Free Campus Act. Sets forth the General Assembly's findings. Provides that beginning on July 1, 2014, smoking is prohibited on each campus of a State-supported institution of higher education. Provides that on or before December 31, 2013, each State-supported institution of higher education shall establish a community task force for the purpose of coordinating with community and campus leaders for the implementation of the Act. Provides that the governing board of each State-supported institution of higher education shall implement the Act and shall promulgate all policies and regulations necessary for this purpose, including, but not limited to, disciplinary action, fines, and an appeals process. Effective immediately.
Creates the Urban Flooding Awareness Act. Defines "urban flooding". Provides that, by June 30, 2015, the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, the Department of Insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, the Illinois State Water Survey of the University of Illinois, and other State, regional, and local storm water management agencies, thought leaders, and interested parties, shall submit to the General Assembly and the Governor a report that reviews and evaluates the latest available research, laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and institutional knowledge concerning issues of urban flooding. Effective immediately.
Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Includes myoclonic-astatic epilepsy in the definition of "debilitating medical condition". Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules for the issuance of a registry identification card for qualifying patients who are under 18 years of age and suffering from myoclonic-astatic epilepsy.
Amends the University of Illinois Trustees Act. With respect to the requirement that a student trustee be a resident of this State, prohibits the University from using residency for tuition purposes as a factor in making the determination that a student is or is not a resident of this State. Effective June 1, 2014.
Amends the Personnel Code, Children and Family Services Act, Illinois Youthbuild Act, Illinois Guaranteed Job Opportunity Act, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act, Interagency Coordinating Council Act, School Code, Adult Education Act, various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois, Public Community College Act, Higher Education Student Assistance Act, Illinois Insurance Code, Pharmacy Practice Act, Structural Pest Control Act, Illinois Public Aid Code, Firearm Concealed Carry Act, Illinois Vehicle Code, and Unified Code of Corrections. Changes references relating to General Educational Development (GED) testing and certificates to high school equivalency testing and certificates. Makes technical corrections.
Amends the Comprehensive Healthcare Workforce Planning Act, the Illinois Century Network Act, the School Code, and the Public Community College Act. Changes references from the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Community College Board to the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board. Makes technical corrections.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates an abatement for property that (i) is used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes and (ii) has been rebuilt following a natural disaster occurring in taxable year 2013 or any taxable year thereafter. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Adds a provision that allows dentists with the appropriate training to administer vaccinations to patients 10 years of age and older pursuant to a valid prescription or standing order of a physician. Provides that vaccinations may only be administered for influenza, hepatitis B, HPV, and shingles. Effective immediately.
