Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Requires that a special government agent file his or her statement of economic interests within 60 days after assuming responsibilities as a special government agent (now, within 30 days after making an ex parte communication). Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits all State employees from obtaining State contracts (now, those earning more than 60% of the Governor's compensation). Requires that a waiver from the prohibition against obtaining State contracts must be filed within the earlier of 60 days after it is issued or when contract performance begins, and provides that the contract is voidable if the waiver is not filed within that period. Prohibits the State from entering into a contract with respect to the issuance of bonds or other securities with an entity that uses an independent consultant. Defines an independent consultant. Requires that a State contract with an entity subject to certain Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board requirements for reporting political contributions must include a certification of compliance during the contract with those requirements. Provides that violation makes the contract voidable by the State and bars the entity from State contracts with respect to issuance of bonds or other securities for 10 years. Permanently bars an entity found guilty of violating the rules prohibitions against obtaining or retaining securities business and making political contributions or payments. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility shall maintain a live operator or service representative, rather than a voice recording, to answer customer service and on-site service calls within 3 minutes of the customer placing the call concerning service. Provides that, if on-site service is required, then a public utility shall provide the customer with a 3-hour time period during which the utility's service representatives must arrive at the customer's location. Specifies fines levied against a public utility for the failure of a service representative to arrive at the customer's location on time. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall promulgate rules to implement the specified requirements. Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop appropriate disclosures to be provided to purchasers of identity theft insurance, including what the insured will receive if he or she is a victim of identity theft and how to protect himself or herself from identity theft.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning an affirmative defense to retail theft.
Amends the State Comptroller Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Proclaims June 20, 2007 as American Eagle Day in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Human Services.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.