Amends the Probate Act of 1975. In provisions concerning a small estate affidavit, increases the permissible maximum value of the decedent's personal estate from $50,000 to $100,000. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a violation of a municipal ordinance that prohibits, regulates, or restricts the private ownership of firearms if the individual who is charged with the violation used the firearm in an act of self-defense or defense of another. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Adds to the list of State employees who must file statements of economic interests those who negotiate, assign, authorize, or grant naming or sponsorship rights to State property or assets. Effective immediately.
Amends the Office of Banks and Real Estate Act. Requires the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate to work in cooperation with the Director of Aging to ensure that all financial institutions regulated by the Office of Banks and Real Estate participate fully in the Department on Aging's financial exploitation of the elderly intervention program. Effective immediately.
Recognizes the Pioneer Center of McHenry County on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.
Mourns the death of Gordon H. Larsen of Lake in the Hills.
Creates the Illinois School Impact Fee Task Force.
Encourages "Take Your Kid To Work Day" to occur during the summer months or during school vacations to prevent any unnecessary absence from normal quality education.
Mourns the death of Barbara Yurgaitis.
Congratulates Scott Campbell on the occasion of his 31st anniversary with Family Service and Mental Health Center for McHenry County.
