Amends the Plat Act. Provides that an owner's vacation of a plat shall be approved by the city council or village or county board or its designated officer or officers (instead of city council or village or county board) in the same manner as plats of subdivisions, if there are public service facilities in the public ways and in easements shown on the plat. Provides that part of a plat may be similarly vacated subject to the same conditions: provided, that the vacation requires the approval of the city council or village or county board or its designated officer or officers and that this vacation shall not abridge or destroy any of the rights or privileges of other proprietors in such plat or of the owner of the part of the plat to be vacated (instead of rights or privileges of other proprietors in the plat). Effective immediately.
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Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Illinois Insurance Code, and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that a policy or plan that provides coverage for hospital or medical treatment on an expense incurred basis may offer wellness coverage that allows for certain incentives for participation in a health behavior wellness, maintenance, or improvement program. Provides that the insured or enrollee may be required to provide evidence of participation in a program or demonstrative compliance with treatment recommendations. Provides that "wellness coverage" means health care coverage with the primary purpose to engage and motivate the insured or enrollee through: incentives; provision of health education, counseling, and self-management skills; identification of modifiable health risks; and other activities to influence health behavior changes. Sets forth requirements concerning (1) opportunities for participants to qualify for incentives, (2) alternatives for participants to satisfy applicable wellness program standards where it is unreasonably difficult due to the participant's medical condition, and (3) the ratio of the total incentive monetary amount to the cost of employee-only coverage. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2010.
Amends the Municipal Code. Provides that, whenever a partial census is conducted by a municipality, the Secretary of State shall certify the number of inhabitants of the municipality as the number of inhabitants reflected by the last complete municipal census adjusted by the net increase or decrease reflected by the partial census. Effective immediately.
Amends the Hospital Emergency Service Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish a program providing grants to hospitals that provide emergency room services, to enable those hospitals to expand their services to victims of certain specified offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961. Effective immediately.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailer's Occupation Tax Act. Provides that 0.4% of the net revenues realized for the preceding month from the State's portion of the general rate of tax imposed under the Acts shall be paid by the Department of Revenue into the Local Government Distributive Fund (reverting to the distribution in place prior to State fiscal year 2003). Effective July 1, 2007.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the 100-foot campaign free zone around a polling place is measured from each entrance to the building containing the polling room (now, measured from each entrance to the polling room).
Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions.
Creates the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act. Sets forth provisions regarding unauthorized collection or culling of personally identifiable information, unauthorized access to or modifications of computer settings and computer damage, unauthorized interference with installation or disabling computer software, and other prohibited conduct. Provides that certain persons may bring a civil action against a violator of the Act. Provides a civil penalty for violations of the Act. Permits the Attorney General to obtain a restraining order or injunction for violations of the Act.
Recognizes August 29, 2008 as Veterans' Awareness Day in the State of Illinois and encourages the citizens of this State to reflect upon the service that veterans have given to ensure the well-being of our State and country.
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.