Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that the 10-year period for the registration of a sex offender shall commence when the sex offender both signs the notification form of the sex offender's duty to register and completes his or her initial registration with the law enforcement agency in which the sex offender is required to register. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning defaulting on a loan.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section defining "lobbyist".
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in the statute concerning first degree murder.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. In each of the definitions of "aggregate extension" excludes extensions made to fund the district's expenses to provide joint recreational programs for the handicapped under the Park District Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Effective immediately.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Home Repair Fraud Act. In provisions relating to a victim who is 60 years of age or older or a disabled person, increases criminal penalties and lowers the monetary thresholds for enhanced penalties. In addition, provides that the offender's licenses and permits may be suspended or revoked.
Amends the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. Defines drug paraphernalia as equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are intended to be used unlawfully (rather than peculiar to and marketed for use) in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes conforming changes in other Sections of the Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Authorizes an attachment against the property of a debtor who has been referred by the Department of Corrections to the Attorney General (instead of who is a defendant in a suit brought by the Attorney General) in connection with the reimbursement of the Department for the expenses of the debtor's incarceration.
Creates the Illinois Early Learning Council Act. Establishes the Illinois Early Learning Council to coordinate existing State programs and services for children from birth to 5 years of age in order to better meet the early learning needs of children and their families. Provides for the appointment of members to the Council who represent both public and private organizations and who shall serve on a voluntary, unpaid basis.