Congratulates Robert P. Workman of Chicago on being the first American Artist accepted into the Musee du Louvre in Paris, France on January 15, 2001, the first business day of the new millennium.
Congratulates John Foran on being honored as the 2003 Man of the Year by the Mount Greenwood Civic Association.
Congratulates Marine Pfc. John Bielecki of Chicago on his safe return from the Middle East and thanks him for his service to the country.
Congratulates the Rainbow House for years of building partnerships to end domestic violence.
Creates the Drug or Alcohol Impaired Minor Responsibility Act. Provides that a person who is injured by an impaired person under 18 years of age has a right of action for damages against any person (i) who, by selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor or illegal drugs or (ii) who, by permitting consumption of alcoholic liquor or illegal drugs causes or contributes to the impairment of a person under 18 years of age. Provides that an action for damages is barred unless it is commenced within 2 years after it arises. Effective immediately.
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 Military Leave of Absence Act. Requires payment of State compensation and benefits to full-time State employees while on active duty with the Illinois National Guard, the United States Armed Forces reserves, or the Illinois State Militia reserves. Reduces the employee's State compensation by the amount of active duty pay. Requires the Department of Central Management Services and the State Comptroller to coordinate in the development of applicable procedures.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Removes language that terminates the earned income tax credit with taxable years ending on or before December 31, 2002. Exempts the credit from the sunset requirements. Effective immediately.
Amends the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2004, the pharmaceutical assistance program covers prescription drugs used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
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.
