Rep. Ruth Munson

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that, in addition to any other sentence, the court shall order any minor found to be delinquent to be enrolled in a streetgang workshop detention program of at least 12 hours operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Provides that the program shall instruct the delinquent minor in the dangers of streetgangs and streetgang related activities and on how to avoid joining a streetgang.

Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that certain rules of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) concerning special education are changed by operation of law. Provides that ISBE may amend the rules only by general rulemaking under the Act.

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.

Amends the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the continuation of prior laws.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish and maintain a program to assist manufacturing businesses in the State identify new markets and to retool to create new products or improve existing products.

Amends the School Code. In school districts other than the Chicago school district, reduces the probationary period of time before a teacher enters upon contractual continued service. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Provides a refund procedure for a lease or purchase agreement that a prospective tenant cancels within 5 days after signing the lease or purchase agreement. Provides that a landlord is limited to 2 months rent for a tenant's early termination of the lease. Provides that if a tenant leaves the park because of temporary illness or disability, the park owner shall allow relatives designated by the tenant or the tenant's guardian to live in the home. Provides for automatic lease renewal for 2 years unless certain requirements are met, such as a 30-day notice and a notice of reasons for the non-renewal of the lease. Provides that the park owner is to give 12 months notice of closing all or part of the park. Provides for the park owner and tenant or tenant association to use a State certified general real estate appraiser, selected by the parties or the court, to prepare an appraisal to determine the appropriate amount for rent and fees. Provides that the appraisal is subject to court review. Makes other changes.

Congratulates Ignacio "Joe" Pena on his retirement as Chief of Police in East Dundee, Illinois.

Amends the State Police Radio Act. Requires that the Director of State Police, or his or her designee, serve as chairman of 2 public safety radio interoperability entities, the Illinois Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee and the STARCOM21 Oversight Committee. Specifies the minimum voting membership of those committees and authorizes the Director to increase the membership of the committees. Effective immediately.