Rep. Thomas Holbrook

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State aid formula.

Mourns the death of John Younker Simon.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if a defendant is accused of child pornography or aggravated child pornography or the defendant is accused of first degree murder or second degree murder when the commission of the offense involves sexual penetration or sexual conduct, evidence of the defendant's commission of another such offense or evidence to rebut that proof or an inference from that proof, may be admissible (if that evidence is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence) and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Provides that (1) testimony by the victim of an out of court statement made by the victim that he or she complained of such act to another; and (2) testimony of an out of court statement made by the victim describing any complaint of such act or matter or detail pertaining to any act which is an element of an offense which is the subject of a prosecution for a sexual or physical act against that victim are admissible as exceptions to the hearsay rule in prosecutions for any sex offense as defined in the Sex Offender Registration Act.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor if he or she causes the death of another person by failing to follow the required procedures when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is giving a warning signal. Provides that imposition of the penalties authorized by the provision does not preclude the imposition of appropriate additional civil or criminal penalties.

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. When more than one person may be elected to a municipal office, changes the ballot instructions to "vote for not more than" the maximum number to be elected (now, "vote for" the maximum number to be elected). Effective immediately.

Amends the Township Code. Provides that certain bond proceeds shall be expended under the direction of the board of trustees of the township (instead of the highway commissioners of the township). Provides that the board of trustees of the township (instead of the highway commissioners of the township) may designate certain parcels of land to be used for the purchase of parks. Effective immediately.

Honors the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Illinois on their contributions and commitment to others.

Congratulates Kathleen McGlynn on the occasion of receiving a 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Award from Prudential Financial in recognition of her exceptional volunteer work.

Congratulates the students, staff, and faculty of Franklin School in Belleville on the occasion of being named an Illinois State School of Honor for 2008.

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Subject to appropriation, directs the Department to establish a statewide network of cord blood stem cell banks. Sets forth requirements and duties of donor banks. Creates an advisory committee to advise the Department concerning administration of the network. Effective immediately.