Creates the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. Provides that it is unlawful knowingly to engage in the manufacture of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine. Creates the offense of aggravated manufacture of methamphetamine. Provides that it is unlawful to possess, procure, transport, store, or deliver methamphetamine precursors or a substance containing methamphetamine precursors with the intent that they or it be used to manufacture methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine. Provides that it is unlawful to engage in the possession, procurement, transportation, storage, or delivery of anhydrous ammonia with the intent that it be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Creates the offense of aggravated possession, procurement, transportation, storage, or delivery of anhydrous ammonia with the intent that it be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Provides that it is unlawful knowingly to possess methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine. Provides that it is unlawful to dispose of methamphetamine manufacturing waste. Provides that it is unlawful knowingly to deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine. Provides that it is unlawful to possess, procure, transport, store, or deliver anhydrous ammonia in an unauthorized container. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Repeals the provision prohibiting tampering with anhydrous ammonia equipment, containers, and facilities. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Eliminates from the Act provisions relating to the illegal manufacture, delivery, and possession of methamphetamine and relating to the possession of methamphetamine manufacturing chemicals. Effective 30 days after becoming law.
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Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the methamphetamine restitution shall also be made to cover regular and overtime costs incurred by local law enforcement agencies and private contractors paid by public agencies in securing the site in which the methamphetamine was manufactured. Provides that the restitution payments shall be disbursed equitably as follows: (1) first, to the local agencies involved in the emergency response; (2) second, to the State agencies involved in the emergency response; and (3) third, to the federal agencies involved in the emergency response.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that State benefits fraud is a Class 3 felony if $300 or less is obtained and a Class 2 felony if more than $300 is obtained (rather than a Class 4 felony if the amount of benefits obtained is $300 or less and a Class 3 felony if more than $300 is obtained) if a person knowingly misrepresents oneself as a veteran or as a dependent of a veteran with the intent of obtaining benefits or privileges provided by the State or its political subdivisions to veterans or their dependents.
Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Provides that a provider agency may recruit volunteers for the purpose of increasing public awareness and providing transportation and companion services to eligible adults. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an antique vehicle may display a blue light or lights of up to one inch in diameter as part of the vehicle's rear stop lamp or lamps. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to create and maintain an equipment exchange program (now, the Office may create the program). Provides for donation, trade, and sale of equipment. Requires the Office, as part of the program, to maintain a website that is separate from the Office's main website and that allows fire departments, fire protection districts, and township fire departments to post information and photographs about needed equipment and equipment that is available. Requires the Office to advertise the equipment exchange program. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct an annual review comparing the benefits that Illinois veterans receive with those benefits received by veterans in other states and U.S. territories. Provides that this benefits review shall be annually reported to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Illinois Congressional delegation. Effective January 1, 2006.
Congratulates Scott Mammoser, an eighth grader at Newton St. Thomas Grade School, on setting the State record for the pole vault in the Boys Class A I.E.S.A. State track meet.
Mourns the combat death in Iraq of U.S. Army Sergeant Kenneth Levi Ridgley, formerly of Olney.
Recognizes that the words "under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance.