Rep. Mike Bost

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that beginning with the 2013 registration year, municipally-owned vehicles operated by or for any police department shall be exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration from one vehicle to another vehicle. Provides that each municipal police department shall report to the Secretary of State any transfer of registration plates. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement the new provisions.

Mourns the death of former State Representative Ben C. Harpstrite of New Baden.

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Offices of the Comptroller and Treasurer. Provides instead for a single Comptroller of the Treasury. Provides that the Comptroller of the Treasury shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. No Comptroller or Treasurer shall be elected in 2014 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2010.

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the passage of revenue bills. Provides that any bill resulting in the increase of revenue to the State by an increase of a tax on or measured by income or by an increase of a tax on or measured by the selling price of any item of tangible personal property may become law only by a vote of three-fifths of the members in each house of the General Assembly. Proposes to amend the Finance Article of the Illinois Constitution. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2015, limits aggregate appropriations and transfers from the State's general funds in a fiscal year. Allows the Governor to declare a fiscal emergency. If the Comptroller and Treasurer concur in the Governor's declaration, then the General Assembly, by a three-fifths vote, may authorize appropriations and transfers that exceed the limitation by law conditioned upon the approval of a majority of voters in the next general, primary, or special election. Requires excess revenues to be deposited into the Past Due Paydown Fund, State Budget Stabilization Fund, and the Taxpayer Relief Fund. Requires that, in each fiscal year, obligations of the State to retirement systems and pension funds created under the Illinois Pension Code must be met as provided in that Code. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the office of Lieutenant Governor, beginning with the term of office otherwise commencing in 2015. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Recognizes the Illinois 2012 Children's Champions and their dedication, hard work, and significant contributions to the State of Illinois.

Amends the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture, subject to appropriation, to compile an annual registry of individuals requesting advance notice of the application of fertilizers, pesticides, or plant protectants. Authorizes an individual to seek advance notice of the application of these products to any parcels of land located on the block where that individual resides or on any blocks immediately adjacent to that block. Requires the Department, upon request, to provide a free copy of the registry to applicators for hire. Requires applicators for hire to give advance notice 12 hours before applying a fertilizer, pesticide, or plant protectant to a parcel on the list. Sets forth requirements for the notice.

Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Sets forth the requirements for the review of a permit application to establish, construct, or modify a health care facility. Provides that the Health Facilities and Services Review Board shall afford an opportunity for a public hearing concerning a permit application. Sets forth the requirements for post-permit reports. Extends the deadline for the Health Facilities and Services Review Board to establish certain rules concerning long-term care to September 30, 2011. Provides that a permit holder who fails to comply with certain post-permit and reporting requirements shall be fined an amount not to exceed $10,000 plus an additional $10,000 for each 30-day period, or fraction thereof, that the violation continues. Makes other changes.

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the application of the Act.

Mourns the death of Corey Ray Shaw of Du Quoin, a firefighter killed in the line of duty.