Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a committed person's grievances.
Amends the Dental Practice Act. Provides that dental hygienists may provide, without the supervision of a dentist, fluoride treatments and teeth cleaning and sealant services to children who are eligible participants in the State's Medicaid program. Requires any dental hygienist who provides such services to provide the eligible child's parent or guardian with the name of a licensed dentist who is a provider of medical services under the program. Requires any dental hygienist who provides such services and who practices in a public health clinic to refer for treatment any child with needs outside of the dental hygienist's scope of practice. Effective January 1, 2009.
Renames Lovett's Pond to James Gene Korando Pond.
Amends the School Code. Exempts contracts awarded to a local contractor who is not the lowest responsible bidder, but who is a qualified bidder who has submitted a bid that does not exceed 2% over the lowest responsible bid received by the school board, from a school board's duty to award all contracts for purchase of supplies, materials, or work or contracts with private carriers for transportation of pupils involving an expenditure in excess of $10,000 to the lowest responsible bidder. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
Amends the General County Airport and Landing Field Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Department of Natural Resources Conveyance Act. Contains a short title only.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State goals and assessment.
Amends the Public Construction Bond Act. Authorizes the Capital Development Board to waive the requirement of a surety bond for a public construction contract if (i) the contractor is a small business enterprise and (ii) the otherwise required bond amount plus other surety bond amounts waived by the Board from small business enterprises, with respect to projects that are not yet complete, does not exceed $2,000,000. Defines a small business enterprise. Authorizes the Board to adopt implementing rules. Effective July 1, 2007.
Congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ferrell of Herod on their 50th wedding anniversary.
