Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the testing of water samples.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that proof that a minor was present in a structure or vehicle in which the minor's parent, custodian, or guardian was involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine constitutes prima facie evidence of abuse and neglect.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In the provision regarding Illinois Fire Fighters' license plates, provides that the purposes for which moneys in the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund shall be used include an annual Medal of Honor ceremony and related activities. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Barbara B. Dallas on her retirement from the Illinois Hospital Association after 25 years of representing the interests of and advocating on behalf of the 90 small rural Illinois hospitals.
Mourns the death of former Senator Ralph Dunn of DuQuoin.
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Provides that any State contracts for workers and staff at the Anna Veterans Home shall be canceled upon the effective date of this amendatory Act, at which time each worker or staff member at the facility shall be offered State employment for work at the same facility but at the prevailing applicable State wage rate. Effective immediately.
Extends the annual transfer of money from the General Revenue Fund to the Grape and Wine Resources Fund through June 30, 2006.
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, on March 31, 2003 or as soon as practicable thereafter, the amount of $300,000 shall be transferred from the Statistical Services Revolving Fund to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2004, on the last day of each month, an amount equal to 50% of that day's beginning balance in the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund shall be transferred from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund to the Statistical Services Revolving Fund. Provides that these transfers shall continue until the cumulative total of transfers executed from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund to the Statistical Services Revolving Fund equals $300,000. Effective immediately.
Amends the Counties Code. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning venue of actions by or against counties.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility may not disconnect for nonpayment service during the period from December 1 through March 31 to a residential customer who is eligible for assistance under the Energy Assistance Act of 1989. Effective immediately.
