Amends the Local Government Consolidation Commission Act of 2011. Extends the final report date to September 30, 2013. Effective immediately.
Creates the Overhead Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to plant restricted vegetation within 20 feet of an electric utility pole or overhead electrical conductor located within the State. Provides that any restricted vegetation planted, whether by a person or by natural means, within 20 feet of an electric utility pole or overhead electrical conductor located within the State shall be subject to removal. Provides that any person who sells restricted vegetation within this State shall affix a label to each piece of restricted vegetation identifying it as restricted vegetation. Permits the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt rules concerning the removal of restricted vegetation. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with an electric utility while performing vegetation management and removal activities. Also creates provisions concerning findings, definitions, and Commission enforcement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the tax imposed.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning domestic battery.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital shall report to the local law enforcement agency all incidents of theft of personal property that occur in the hospital. Provides that the report shall be made no later than 24 hours after discovery of the theft and in a form and manner as prescribed by the local law enforcement agency.
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall adopt a policy in which a student athlete under the age of 18 years who has been removed from play may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning expenses of conducting a primary election.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the designated joint review board shall include a representative selected by the rescue squad district, that will have the authority to directly levy taxes on the property within the proposed redevelopment project area at the time it is approved. Effective January 1, 2012.
