Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that beginning with the 2012 registration year, county-owned vehicles operated by or for any county sheriff and designated deputy sheriffs shall be exempt from fees related to the transfer of registration plates from one vehicle to another. Provides that each county sheriff shall submit to the Secretary of State a list of all vehicles issued permanent vehicle registration plates containing (1) the Vehicle Identification Number of the Vehicle; and (2) the corresponding license plate number. Provides that each county sheriff shall submit to the Secretary an annual report advising the Secretary of (1) any vehicles previously reported to the Secretary which have been wrecked and no longer in use; (2) any additional vehicles acquired for use by the county sheriff and designated deputy sheriffs; (3) any additional registration plates issued; and (4) any transfer of registration plates from a wrecked vehicle to its replacement. Provides that the Secretary shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person commits identity theft when he or she knowingly uses, possesses, or transfers a radio frequency identification device capable of obtaining or processing personal identifying information from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or transponder with knowledge that the device will be used by the person or another to commit a felony violation of State law or any violation of the Identity Theft Law. Provides that, in addition to other elements of the offense, aggravated identity theft consists of the proscribed conduct. Establishes penalties.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that speed limits for first and second division vehicles on 4-lane highways outside the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will shall be uniform. Effective January 1, 2012.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Prohibits a public service announcement on behalf of a State administered program that contains the proper name, image, or voice of a State executive branch constitutional officer or legislator from being displayed on a billboard or electronic message board. Effective immediately.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Urges the Department of Central Management Services to comply with the binding opinion issued by the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor and release information pertaining to workers compensation claims made at Menard Prison.
Recognizes the International Horseradish Festival Committee for their achievements, exemplary work, and continued success in hosting the annual International Horseradish Festival in Collinsville.
Recognizes Anderson Hospital for its achievements and exemplary work resulting in obtaining the U.S. News and World Report ranking as the "12th Best Regional Hospital".
Congratulates Jack H. Humes III on becoming an Eagle Scout.
Congratulates the people of the City of Collinsville on receiving the 2010 Lincoln Bronze Award for Commitment to Excellence.