Amends various Acts relating to the governance of State universities. Repeals provisions that permit the children of employees of a State university who have been employed by any one or by more than one State university for an aggregate period of at least 7 years to receive a 50% tuition waiver.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that bids for State or federally funded road construction contracts shall include transportation costs itemized apart from the cost of the goods or materials transported.
Appropriates $16,793,762 for FY 2015 to the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2014.
Creates the Youth Accountability Task Force Act. Provides for the creation of a Youth Accountability Task Force within the Department of Juvenile Justice to develop a statewide plan to help prevent youth from joining gangs. Provides that the Task Force shall consult with appropriate State departments, agencies, and board representatives on issues related to juvenile justice administration. Provides that the Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide professional and clerical staff and other services and supplies, including meeting space, as needed for the Task Force to carry out its duties in an effective manner. Provides that the Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide other staff to the Task Force at the request of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an initial report to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before August 1, 2015. Provides that the Task Force may dissolve upon filing its final report. Effective immediately.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a legislative declaration.
Amends the Veterans' Employment Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that the Department shall, upon the request of an applicant, provide for the administration of any written examination in the Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or Vietnamese languages. Further provides that the Department shall adopt rules to ensure that the examinations are properly translated and that the examinations are consistent in terms of knowledge tested and difficulty. Provides that the Department is not required to administer a written examination in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or Vietnamese if it determines that knowledge of the English language is a necessary qualification for the license that the applicant is seeking.
Amends the Governor Succession Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the line of succession for the office of Governor.
Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Adds a provision that allows dentists with the appropriate training to administer vaccinations to patients 10 years of age and older pursuant to a valid prescription or standing order of a physician. Provides that vaccinations may only be administered for influenza, hepatitis B, HPV, and shingles. Effective immediately.
