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.
Urges parents and caregivers to check the ESRB ratings when selecting computer and video games for children. Encourages interactive entertainment software creators to submit their video, computer, and online games to be rated by the ESRB. Urges all interactive entertainment software creators, including video and computer game creators, to refrain from creating games based on real-life tragedies and violence against children.
Congratulates Kenneth Zehnder on his retirement.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government, through its authorized agency, has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Deletes the definition of "high level nuclear waste". Effective immediately.
Amends the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2011, minimum qualifications of probation officers shall include at least 30 hours per year in training or continuing education, provided that such training or continuing education programs have been approved in advance by the Division of Probation Services. Provides that beginning January 1, 2014, such minimum qualifications shall include at least 40 hours per year in training or continuing education, provided that such training or continuing education programs have been approved in advance by the Division of Probation Services.
Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that a person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for criminal sexual abuse that does not involve: (1) an act of sexual conduct by the use of force or threat of force; or (2) a victim who was unable to understand the nature of the act or who was unable to give knowing consent may file a motion with the sentencing court for removal from the requirement to register as a sex offender if: (1) he or she is not more than 4 years older than the victim; and (2) the victim was 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense. Provides that the State's Attorney must receive 21 days notice prior to the disposition of the motion and may present evidence in opposition to the requested relief or otherwise demonstrate why the motion should be denied. Provides that the court may grant the motion if it finds that the offender meets the criteria set forth in these provisions and that the removal of the registration requirement will not conflict with federal law. Provides that if the court denies the motion, the offender may not petition again for removal from the requirement to register as a sex offender until 2 years has elapsed following denial of the motion. Provides that if the court grants the motion, and the offender provides the Department of State Police with a certified copy of the court's order removing the requirement that he or she register as a sex offender, the registration requirement may not apply to the person and the Department shall remove all information about the person from the registry of sex offenders maintained by the Department. Provides that relief under these provisions does not entitle the offender to expunge or seal information about his or her criminal history.
Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that a person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for criminal sexual abuse that does not involve a victim who was unable to understand the nature of the act or who was unable to give knowing consent may file a motion with the sentencing court for removal from the requirement to register as a sex offender if: (1) he or she is not more than 4 years older than the victim; and (2) the victim was 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense. Provides that the State's Attorney must receive 21 days notice prior to the disposition of the motion and may present evidence in opposition to the requested relief or otherwise demonstrate why the motion should be denied. Provides that the court may grant the motion if it finds that the offender meets the criteria set forth in these provisions and that the removal of the registration requirement will not conflict with federal law. Provides that if the court denies the motion, the offender may not petition again for removal from the requirement to register as a sex offender until 2 years has elapsed following denial of the motion. Provides that if the court grants the motion, and the offender provides the Department of State Police with a certified copy of the court's order removing the requirement that he or she register as a sex offender, the registration requirement may not apply to the person and the Department shall remove all information about the person from the registry of sex offenders maintained by the Department. Provides that relief under these provisions does not entitle the offender to expunge or seal information about his or her criminal history.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Illinois Finance Authority must establish a financially distressed provider revolving loan program. Provides that the Authority may issue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of providing short-term, no-interest loans to qualified health care and human services providers. Provides that certain amounts shall be transferred from cigarette tax receipts into the Financially Distressed Provider Debt Service Fund, and amends the State Finance Act to create the Financially Distressed Provider Debt Service Fund. Amends the Cigarette Tax Act to make conforming changes. Amends the State Comptroller Act to provide that delinquent loan amounts may be offset from warrants. Effective immediately.
