Creates the Mold Remediation Registration Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to submit an annual report to committees of the General Assembly concerning the implementation of any federal regulations that establish: (1) scientific evidence concerning any health effects associated with fungi, bacteria, and their byproducts in indoor environments including any indoor air quality standard; and (2) standards for the training, certification, and licensing of parties providing mold remediation services in residential, public, and commercial buildings. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules concerning the Act, including rules to implement a program establishing procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the State and provide evidence of financial responsibility. Effective July 1, 2006.
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Amends the Ticket Scalping Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning service charges.
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law. Creates the Military Base Support and Economic Development Committee within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to make reports and act as a communications center for issues relating to military base closures in the State. Provides conditions for membership on the Committee. Sets forth a list of issues pertaining to base closures that the Committee shall advise the Department upon. Provides that the Committee, in cooperation with the Department, shall make an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly concerning the progress of military base retention and economic development efforts in areas of the State where a military base has closed or may close. Requires the Committee to serve as a central information clearinghouse for military base closing and retention activities. Effective immediately.
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.
Amends the Hospice Licensing Act. Adds a definition of "hospice" and deletes the definition of "full hospice"; also changes the definition of "palliative care". Deletes specific requirements with which full hospices must comply, and instead provides that hospices must comply with the requirements of the Act, including the standards adopted by the Department of Public Health. Deletes certain items that must be included in the Department's standards. Provides that the separate standards currently applicable to volunteer hospices are inoperative after June 30, 2006 and that the new standards to be adopted for all hospice programs do not apply to volunteer hospices until July 1, 2006. Provides that the hospice program must meet the minimum standards for certification under Medicare. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Airport Authorities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the petition to set forth a tax rate.
Amends the Illinois Non-Game Wildlife Protection Act. Beginning with fiscal year 2006, provides that 5% of each fiscal year's appropriations from the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund must be committed to or expended on grants by the Department of Natural Resources for the construction or maintenance of wildlife rehabilitation facilities for endangered species. Requires that the Department establish grant criteria by rule before January 1, 2006. Effective immediately.
Amends the Metro-East Sanitary District of 1974. Requires bids for work, supplies, or materials over $10,000 (now, $5,000).
Amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Changes references in the Act from the "Department of Nuclear Safety" to the "Illinois Emergency Management Agency". Provides that it is grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee to fail to pay child support orders. Provides that IEMA disciplinary actions against licensees may occur upon a conviction of the licensee for a felony (now, a felony or a misdemeanor when dishonesty is an essential element of the crime). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Provides that on or after July 1, 2006, if the Adjutant General determines that Illinois National Guard personnel are not available to perform military funeral honors, the Adjutant General may authorize another appropriate organization to provide one or more of its members to perform those honors and, subject to appropriations for that purpose, shall authorize the payment of a $100 stipend to the organization. Provides that the Code does not establish any entitlement to military funeral honors if the Adjutant General determines that such other appropriate personnel are not available to perform those honors or if adequate appropriated funds are not available. Effective July 1, 2006.