Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Trustees of Northeastern Illinois University for its FY 16 ordinary and contingent expenses.
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the deposit of books, bills, documents, and papers with the Secretary of State.
Creates the Heroin Crisis Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Provides that patient registry identification cards issued prior to the date the first dispensary organization registration is issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall be extended for a period of one year from the date such registration is issued without further fee to the cardholder. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to file with the Index Department of the Office of the Secretary of State a declaration to that effect, and to notify the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Legislative Reference Bureau of the filing of the declaration. Extends the date of repeal of the Act from January 1, 2018 to 4 years after the filing of the declaration.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the offense of institutional vandalism.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that within 24 hours after a patient's placement into observation status by a hospital, the hospital shall provide that patient with an oral and written notice that the patient is not admitted to the hospital and is under observation status. Provides that the written notice shall be signed by the patient or the patient's legal representative to acknowledge receipt of the notice. Requires the notice to contain certain information. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop a coordinated program for a statewide emergency alert system when a person 21 years old or older who is believed to have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias is reported missing. Provides that the system shall be referred to as the Silver Alert system and shall include, but is not limited to, an electronic message sent to all law enforcement agencies; use of the emergency alert system; the use of electronic billboards and message signs in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation if a vehicle is involved; posting of the Silver Alert message on Illinois Lottery terminals; the designation by the Department of a contact name and toll-free telephone number for tips and information; blast email and fax messages to media outlets; activation of a local reverse 911 systems to all businesses and residents if the person is on foot. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the Department of State Police in the use of electronic message signs on roads and highways to immediately provide critical information to the public concerning missing persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to make conforming changes.
Designates August 18, 2015 as The Vision 20/20 21st Century Learning Day in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Security Deposit Interest Act. Provides that the requirement that a lessor pay accumulated interest within 30 days after the end of each 12 month rental period applies to interest that has accumulated to an amount of $5 or more. Provides that the lessor shall pay all interest that has accumulated and remains unpaid, regardless of the amount, upon termination of the tenancy.
