Congratulates Michael Semkiu on the occasion of his retirement as Chief of Police in Mount Prospect.
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Recognizes and congratulates Eugena Whitson-Owen on the occasion of becoming President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois.
Urges the United States Department of State to rescind its decision to transfer artifacts seized from Iraq's Jewish community by Saddam Hussein's regime back to the Iraqi government.
Honors Anne Marrin for her dedicated and committed years of service as City Administrator for the City of Prospect Heights.
Mourns the death of former State Representative Eugene Schlickman.
Honors Deputy Fire Chief Ken Koeppen for his gallant actions in saving the life of Officer Michael McEvoy.
Honors Nancy Morgan for her 30 years of service as Human Services Director for the Village of Mount Prospect.
Congratulates the Mount Prospect Fire Department on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Highway Code, and the Toll Highway Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2016, 25% of all vehicles purchased with State funds shall be vehicles fueled by electricity, compressed natural gas, liquid petroleum gas, or liquid natural gas. Provides that by January 1, 2016, the Illinois Department of Transportation shall construct and maintain at least one electric vehicle charging station at each rest area on State highways. Provides that by January 1, 2016, the Toll Highway Authority shall construct and maintain at least one electric vehicle charging station at any location where the Authority has entered into an agreement with any entity for the purposes of providing motor fuel service stations and facilities, garages, stores, or restaurants along the toll highways. Directs the Department and Authority to adopt rules to implement these requirements.
Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Deletes a provision that creates within the Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of Colonels known as the Governor's Regiment and that provides that the Governor, from time to time as necessary, may appoint individuals to the Regiment with the honorary title of Colonel whose accomplishments, achievements, or service have contributed to the fellowship and goodwill of the State. Provides instead that the Department of Military Affairs shall establish by rule a recognition program to allow the Governor or the Adjutant General to recognize individuals or organizations who have contributed to the advancement of the Illinois National Guard. Effective immediately.