Rep. Michelle Mussman

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that no county or municipality may prohibit a charitable organization from soliciting for charitable purposes, including solicitations taking place on public roadways from passing motorists, if certain requirements are met. Sets forth requirements regarding the groups involved, applications and liability insurance. Defines "local agency" to mean a municipality, county, special district, fire district, joint powers of authority, or other political subdivision of the State of Illinois. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Encourages all schools within the State of Illinois to support Green Apple, the United States Green Building Council's initiative to make schools more environmentally friendly.

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the salary or cost of living adjustment of members of the General Assembly may be increased by a joint resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly. Requires that the joint resolution must also be approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question at the next general election following the adoption of the joint resolution. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Offices of the Comptroller and Treasurer. Provides instead for a single Comptroller of the Treasury. Provides that the Comptroller of the Treasury shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. No Comptroller or Treasurer shall be elected in 2014 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2010.

Congratulates Friendship Village of Schaumburg on 35 years of service to the community.

Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Chicago Teachers Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Changes the method for calculating validated service. Limits the amount of pension credit that may be granted each year. Authorizes deductions for omissions made in prior pay periods. Requires deductions to be made whenever salary represents pay for a day or part of a day (rather than pay for 5 days). Makes other changes concerning the administration of payroll deductions. Requires employers to cause the Fund to receive all payroll records and pension contributions (rather than just pension contributions) within 30 calendar (rather than 15 business) days after each predesignated payday. Makes other changes concerning the payment and certification of salary deductions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective July 1, 2011.

Amends the Medical Practice Act. Provides that any person holding a valid license under the Act, including persons licensed as a chiropractic physician, may prescribe, dispense, or administer oxygen. Makes changes in provisions concerning licenses for general practice. Makes corresponding changes.

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Adds a provision applicable to new hires that provides that an individual shall not be paid any of the benefits provided under the Code if he or she is convicted of a felony relating to, arising out of, or in connection with his or her service as a member or participant. Effective immediately.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.