Mourns the death of United States Army Specialist Matthew F. Straughter of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Belleville.
Designates January 10, 2008 as William C. Child Day in the State of Illinois.
Congratulates the owners of Uno, the champion beagle bred and born in Belleville, on the occasion of the dog's Best in Show title victory at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that for personnel under the jurisdiction of the State travel control boards, the allowance rate for automobile travel mileage reimbursement, which is the same as the rate set by federal regulations, shall be increased or decreased during the State's fiscal year as of the effective date of the federal regulations (now, increases do not take effect until the next July 1).
Amends the Recreation Trails of Illinois Act. Provides for certain disbursements from the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary adopted after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Community Services Act. Changes references from "disabled person" to "person with a disability". Provides that a shift from State-provided services to community services should be acknowledged by the State as a clear priority in policies and funding that values community services and supports for persons who choose to live and work in those settings, with the needed resources following the individual. Requires the Governor to appoint a commission by July 1, 2007, or as soon thereafter as possible, to prioritize a strategy for identifying a stream of revenue to address gaps and prioritize use of that revenue on rates and reimbursements for community services and supports. Provides that the commission shall have representation from the Department of Human Services, the General Assembly, persons with disabilities and mental illness, community providers, and trade associations. Provides that the rate and reimbursement methodologies must reflect the cost of providing services and supports, recognize individual disability needs, and consider geographic differences, transportation costs, required staffing ratios, and mandates not currently funded. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Granville "Mac" Warfield of Granite City.
Commends Jon Brough, former police Sergeant with the Belleville Police Department, for his bravery in the line of duty.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Adds a Section concerning the assessment of certain timberland. Contains only a caption.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning school energy conservation.
