Amends the Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning unlicensed practice.
Urges the President of the United States to declare Illinois counties affected by the record-breaking rainfall from September 12, 2008 to September 14, 2008 as federal disaster areas.
Amends the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Professional Counselor Examining and Disciplinary Board.
Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning exclusive State powers or functions.
Amends the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987 from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2018. Effective immediately.
Supports Taiwan's admission as an observer to the World Health Organization and expresses the belief that the Republic of China (Taiwan) should be permitted to participate in a meaningful and appropriate way in the World Health Organization.
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Increases the reimbursement amount to school districts for teachers, professional workers, directors, school psychologists, and non-certified employees by a specified amount through the 2010-2011 school year. Provides that, for each school year thereafter, the reimbursement amount must be the lesser of (i) the amount from the previous school year increased by 3% or (ii) the amount from the previous school year increased by a percentage increase equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
Creates the Affordable and Clean Energy Standards (ACES) Act. Provides the findings of the General Assembly. Provides that electric utilities shall utilize cost-effective energy efficiency and load management investment in their energy resource portfolios according to specified guidelines. Provides that the Capital Development Board shall adopt the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, without amendment, as the statewide residential building code for new home construction and significant additions or remodels of existing homes. Includes a severability clause. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Applies the Act to the lobbying of members of State boards and commissions.
