Amend the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of historic site vandalism. Provides that a person commits historic site vandalism when he or she knowingly inflicts damage to property located in or on a historic site. Defines "historic site" as (1) property listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or (2) property designated with landmark status by any county, township, or municipality. Provides that a violation is a petty offense. Provides that in addition to any other sentence imposed, the court shall sentence the offender to pay: (1) financial restitution for replication and repair of damage to the property vandalized that meets the quality of the original construction of the structure or grounds; and (2) a fine equal to the cost of replication of the vandalized property. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, the Riverboat Gambling Act, and the Income Withholding for Support Act. Provides that an organization licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 shall withhold moneys from winning wagers and winnings from wagers placed upon races conducted by that organization licensee as provided in the Income Withholding for Support Act; imposes a similar duty on a licensed owner under the Riverboat Gambling Act with respect to winnings on games. Provides that if a licensed owner fails to withhold, from winnings otherwise payable to an individual, an amount representing delinquent child support as required under the Income Withholding for Support Act, the owner's license is not renewable upon its expiration, but the owner must instead apply for a new license. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall provide to each organization licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and each licensed owner under the Riverboat Gambling Act information concerning all individuals who are identified in the State Case Registry of child support orders and who have been determined to be delinquent in child support. Provides for: the obligations of an organization licensee or licensed owner; notice to the obligor; priority of claims; administrative appeals; enforcement; and immunity.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Replaces the provisions of the Section concerning actions for damages for personal injury based on childhood sexual abuse with language providing that an action for damages based on childhood sexual abuse may be commenced at any time. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to actions pending on the effective date of the Act and to actions commenced on or after that date.
Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Provides that weights and measures or weighing and measuring devices used for commercial or law enforcement purposes must have a Certificate of Conformance or have been certified by the Department or the city sealer on or before July 1, 2012. Provides that any apparatus certified by the Department or city sealer as of July 1, 2012 satisfies construction and installation requirements. Provides that the Department shall furnish an identification plate for registration and tracking purposes for any type of weight or measure or weighing or measuring device is impracticable to mark as required by the Act. Effective immediately.
Honors Robert L. Whisler on the occasion of his retirement after 13 years of service to the Village of Arlington Heights.
Honors Robert E. Smith on the occasion of his retirement after 16 years of service to the Village of Arlington Heights.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning issuance of a tax bill.
Honors Arlene J. Mulder on the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of service to the citizens of Arlington Heights.
Congratulates the members of the Lincoln Middle School Century Strikers team on their success in winning the FIRST LEGO League State Championship and wishes the team success as it represents our great State and competes in this year's FIRST LEGO League World Championships.
Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act to change the short title to the Casino Gaming Act. Amends various other Acts to reflect the short title change. Effective immediately.