Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation may issue a switchgrass production permit authorizing the planting and harvesting of switchgrass on a specified right-of-way in this State. Provides that an owner or owner's designee has priority until March 1 of each year to receive a permit for the portion of right-of-way that is adjacent to the owner's land, and after March 1 of each year, a permit may be issued to an applicant that is not the owner of the land adjacent to the right-of-way for a maximum distance of 5 miles. Provides that permits are valid for 5 years. Provides that the non-refundable application fee for every permit is $200, and all fees collected by the Department shall be deposited into the Road Fund. Provides for permit application requirements, including assumption of all liability for activities permitted by the Department and proof of liability insurance. Provides limitations on the use of the permit, cancellation procedures, and provides that the Department of Transportation may promulgate rules for the administration of the permit program.
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Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Honors the devotion, service, and dedication of those who served in the 79th Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War.
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the maximum amount of hours a part-time police officer employed by one or more units of local government may work is 1,560 hours per unit per year.
Congratulates the people of the Village of Palestine as they celebrate the community bicentennial.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
Amends the Local Government Energy Conservation Act, the School Code, and the Public University Energy Conservation Act. Provides that requests for proposals must be submitted to the administrators of all 4 volumes of the Illinois Procurement Bulletin for publication in each bulletin. Provides that contracts let or awarded must be submitted to the administrators of all 4 volumes of the Illinois Procurement Bulletin for publication in each bulletin. Makes changes concerning drafters of specifications submitting bids or proposals for installment contracts and other agreements proposed by a school district or public university. Effective immediately.
Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to appropriation, in addition to any other payments authorized under the Code, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall reimburse critical access hospitals for outpatient services at an amount that is no less than the cost of providing such services, based on Medicare cost principles.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that "extension limitation" means (a) the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Employment Cost Index or, upon referendum approval, the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year preceding the levy year or (b) the rate increase approved by the voters. Defines "Employment Cost Index" as the Employment Cost Index for total compensation for civilian and state and local government workers published by the United States Department of Labor. Sets forth referendum procedures to allow for the calculation of the extension limitation based upon the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, removes the requirement that the State Board of Education test pupils in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 8th grades in writing. Provides that beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the State Board shall not test a student in writing as part of the Prairie State Achievement Examination. Effective July 1, 2010.