Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti

Mourns the death of Ron Putzell of Itasca.

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the county board of any county may license and regulate landlords within that county. Provides that the corporate authorities of any municipality may license and regulate landlords within that municipality.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Adds an Article that may be cited as the Traffic Safety Forfeiture Law of 2008. Provides for the seizure of any motor vehicle used in violation of certain listed Sections of the Code. Requires the seizing agency, within 30 days after seizure of the motor vehicle, to notify the sheriff of the county of the seizure and the State's Attorney of the county in which the act or omission giving rise to the forfeiture occurred. Requires the seizing agency to notify the Secretary of State that forfeiture proceedings are pending regarding the vehicle. Sets forth requirements for notice to the owner and interest holders of the seized vehicle. Provides exemptions from forfeiture. Provides for judicial proceedings and settlement of claims. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Removes various Illinois Vehicle Code violations from the list of violations under which a vehicle may be seized and delivered to the sheriff of the county of the seizure.

Creates the Public Interest Attorney Assistance Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter into and continue in employment in this State as assistant State's Attorneys, assistant Public Defenders, civil legal aid attorneys, assistant Attorneys General, and assistant public guardians. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish and administer the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Program for the primary purpose of providing loan repayment assistance to practicing attorneys to encourage them to pursue careers as public interest attorneys. Provides for the distribution of funds, in the form of a forgivable loan. Sets forth provisions concerning the application process, eligibility requirements, the maximum amount of assistance, and prioritization. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Fund.

Creates the Homeowners' Solar Energy Act. Provides that no bylaw or action of a homeowners' association, property owners' association, or a condominium unit owners' association shall prohibit or be interpreted to prohibit a solar energy system or other energy device based on a renewable resource. Provides that no deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting a solar energy system or other renewable resource energy device from being installed on residential dwelling property that does not exceed 3 stories. Provides that an owners' association may determine the location of a solar energy system. Provides that solar energy systems shall be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) or another nationally recognized certification entity. Provides that an application for the installation of a solar energy system shall be processed and approved as an application for architectural modification and shall not be willfully avoided or delayed. Provides that any entity, other than a public entity, that willfully violates this Act shall be liable to the applicant or other party adversely affected for actual damages. Provides that in any litigation under this Act, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Provides that the legislative purpose of this Act is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the use of renewable resource energy systems to conserve and protect land and resources and prevent measures which will drive the cost of owning residential property beyond the capacity of private owners.

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders to the extent that the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders are not already covered by the policy or plan. Provides that this coverage shall be subject to a maximum benefit of $36,000 per year, but shall not be subject to any limits on the number of visits to an autism service provider. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Provides that a person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures, more than 100,000 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class X felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years and for which a fine not to exceed $300,000 may be imposed (rather than a Class X felony penalty for which a fine not to exceed $200,000 may be imposed).

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the offense of institutional vandalism.

Urges the Governor to end the moratorium on capital punishment.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a defendant who at the time of the commission of the offense has attained the age of 18 or more and who has been found guilty of first degree murder may be sentenced to death if the murdered individual was under 18 (rather than under 12) years of age and the death resulted from exceptionally brutal or heinous behavior indicative of wanton cruelty. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the court shall sentence the defendant to a term of natural life imprisonment when the death penalty is not imposed if the defendant is a person who, at the time of the commission of the murder, had attained the age of 17 or more and is found guilty of murdering an individual under 18 (rather than under 12) years of age.