Rep. Joe Sosnowski

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Creates the Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall establish Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks for the purpose of ensuring and improving access to appropriate mental health and substance abuse services throughout Illinois by providing a platform for the organization of all relevant health, mental health, substance abuse, and other community entities and a mechanism to use and channel financial and other resources efficiently and effectively. Provides that the goals of the Networks shall include, but not be limited to, enabling persons with mental and substance use illnesses to access clinically appropriate, evidence-based services, regardless of where they reside in the State and particularly in rural areas; and improving access to mental health and substance abuse services throughout Illinois, but especially in rural Illinois communities. Contains provisions concerning the establishment of a Steering Committee and Network Councils; the development of Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Network Plans, and the timeline for such plans; and required reports. Effective immediately.

Amends the Counties Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning boundaries.

Amends the Counties Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning county board elections.

Creates the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Act. Authorizes tax credits against Illinois income taxes and insurance company privilege taxes for 25% of the costs of rehabilitating certain historic property located in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone. Allows excess credits to be carried back and forward. Allows credits to be transferred, sold, or assigned. Administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Sets forth application and award procedures. Effective immediately.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that alcoholic liquors may be served or sold in buildings under the control of the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University for events that the Board may determine are public events and not student-related activities. Provides that the Board of Trustees shall issue a written policy within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act concerning the types of events that would be eligible for an exemption. Provides that the Board of Trustees may issue revised, updated, new, or amended policies as it deems necessary and appropriate. Specifies factors that the Board shall, in addition to other factors it considers relevant and important, consider in forming its written policy. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Recognizes and congratulates the members of the American Institute of Architects as the organization celebrates Architecture Week on April 11-17, 2011 and urges the citizens of this State to join the organization by helping to improve our communities.