Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that in first degree murder cases in which the death penalty may be considered by the court or jury, the mitigating factors that the defendant's background includes a history of extreme emotional or physical abuse or that the defendant suffers from a reduced mental capacity may be considered.
Amends the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if the petitioner for post-conviction relief is under sentence of death, the court shall order the petition for relief to be docketed for further consideration and hearing within one year of the filing of the petition.
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning general and supplemental State aid, removes language that provides that if the appropriation in any fiscal year for general State aid and supplemental general State aid is insufficient to pay the amounts required under the general State aid and supplemental general State aid calculations, then the State Board of Education shall ensure that each school district receives the full amount due for general State aid and the remainder of the appropriation shall be used for supplemental general State aid, which the State Board of Education shall calculate and pay to eligible districts on a prorated basis. Effective July 1, 2004.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that in a prosecution for first degree murder tried by a jury, if a statement of the defendant has been admitted into evidence and the statement has not been recorded, the court shall instruct the jury prior to its deliberation on the charge of the weight to be given to the statement and that an electronic recording that contains the defendant's actual voice or a statement written by the defendant is more reliable than a non-recorded summary.
Creates the Illinois Affordable Loan Act. Provides for the licensing and regulation of lenders who make short-term loans and title-secured loans by the Department of Financial Institutions. Requires licensees to disclose when renewing a license the number of title-secured loans made, the number of vehicle repossessions, the number of short-term loans made, the minimum, maximum, and average dollar amount of short-term loans, and the interest charged on the short-term loans. Requires licensees to disclose a toll-free telephone number for the Department of Financial Institutions. Provides that the appraisal of motor vehicles that secure title-secured loans must be the value set by the Kelly Blue Book. Prohibits additional charges for a cashing instrument issued by the licensee. Imposes limits on administrative or origination fees for loans. Requires licensees to refund unearned charges. Provides that licensees must comply with local zoning and other applicable local ordinances in order to qualify for a license.
Creates the Pharmacy Benefit Management Regulation Act. Establishes the standards and criteria for regulation and licensing of pharmacy benefit management companies. Requires pharmacy benefit management companies to obtain a license from the Director of Insurance and to obtain a certificate of authority from the State Board of Pharmacy. Provides for financial examination of those companies. Grants enforcement powers to the Director of Insurance and the State Board of Pharmacy. Imposes fees and assessments upon pharmacy benefit management companies. Provides for the fees and assessments to be deposited into the Pharmacy Benefit Company Regulation Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the State Finance Act to add the Fund to the list of special funds.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that before trial in a capital case, the court shall hold an evidentiary hearing to determine the reliability and admissibility of any in-custody informant's testimony at either the guilt or sentencing phase. Establishes factors that the court must consider in determining the reliability and admissibility of those statements.
Creates the Pharmacy Benefit Management Regulation Act. Establishes the standards and criteria for regulation and licensing of pharmacy benefit management companies. Requires pharmacy benefit management companies to obtain a license from the Director of Insurance and to obtain a certificate of authority from the State Pharmacy Board. Provides for financial examination of those companies. Grants enforcement powers to the Director of Insurance and the State Pharmacy Board. Imposes fees and assessments upon pharmacy benefit management companies. Provides for the fees and assessments to be deposited into the Pharmacy Benefit Company Regulation Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the State Finance Act to add the Fund to the list of special funds. Effective immediately.
Opposes the proposed closure of Tinley Park Mental Health Center and calls on the Department of Human Services to seek to foster a comprehensive, well-coordinated system of care in cooperation with Tinley Park Mental Health Center.
