Urges the Department of Insurance, in consultation with certain entities, to undertake a study on the costs and systemic inefficiencies associated with phototherapy treatment and the impact of out-of-pocket costs on the ability of psoriasis patients to access treatment.
Provides for the ratification of the proposed equal rights amendment to the United States Constitution.
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Changes the minimum voting age to 17 (now, 18) or any other "younger" voting age required by the United States for voting in State elections. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution relating to crime victim rights. Proposes that victims' rights apply in juvenile delinquency proceedings and post-judgment proceedings. Proposes that a crime victim has the right to: (1) have the defendant, any person acting on the defendant's behalf, and the attorney of record prevented from obtaining confidential information or records that could be used to locate or harass the victim or victim's family, that disclose confidential communications made in the course of medical or counseling treatment, or that are otherwise privileged or confidential by law; (2) be heard in person or in any other manner the victim chooses, upon request, at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release decision, plea, sentencing, post-conviction or post-adjudication release decision, or any proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue; (3) receive, upon request, the pre-sentence report when available to the defendant, except for those portions made confidential by law; (4) be present, upon request, at all post-judgment proceedings; and (5) have the safety of the victim, the victim's family, and the general public considered before any parole or other post-judgment release decision is made. Proposes to define "crime victim". Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the Credit Agreements Act. Provides that specified provisions shall not constitute a defense to a claim that arises out of bad faith conduct intended to unjustly benefit a creditor or a third party. Provides that the mere failure by a creditor to enter into a credit agreement with or to provide a written commitment to a debtor, without more, shall not constitute bad faith under specified provisions. Provides for the legislative intent of the General Assembly and that certain provisions apply to pending actions as well as actions commenced on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Congratulates Frank and Cynthia Moscowitz on the occasion of their 80th birthdays and the couple's 57th wedding anniversary.
Congratulates Frank and Cynthia Moscowitz on the occasion of their 80th birthdays and the couple's 57th wedding anniversary.
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department, subject to appropriation, to develop and administer 3 pilot programs that use work therapy to assist homeless adults transition into employment. Effective July 1, 2009.
Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the Act.
