Amends the Illinois Local Library Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning penalties.
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Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that each State agency entering into or maintaining a contract for the purchase of food under the Code shall adopt a policy that permits the donation of leftover food procured by State funds. Provides that the policy shall address any daily food operations run by the agency, including one-time events, and shall contain a list of nearby soup kitchens, food pantries, and other non-profit organizations where leftover food can be donated. Requires each State agency to circulate its policy to all agency employees, and submit its food donation policy to the Department of Central Management Services on an annual basis beginning December 31, 2018. Effective immediately.
Amends the Guardians for Adults With Disabilities Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the court may not appoint an individual the guardian of the person or estate of an adult with disabilities before the individual has disclosed to the court the number of adults with disabilities over which the individual is currently appointed as guardian. Provides that if the court determines that an individual is appointed guardian over more than 5 adults with disabilities, then the court shall issue an order directing the circuit court clerk to notify the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, in a form and manner prescribed by the Commission. Provides that the clerk shall notify the Commission no later than 7 days after the entry of the order. Exempts the Office of the State Guardian and public guardians from the new provisions.
Amends the Transmitters of Money Act. Provides that a money transmitter applicant or a money transmitter licensee shall post a bond in the amount of $50,000 or an amount equal to 1% of all Illinois-based activity, whichever is greater (rather than the greater of $100,000 or an amount equal to the daily average of outstanding payment instruments for the preceding 12 months or operational history). Effective immediately.
Designates February 5-9, 2018 as National School Counseling Week.
Declares the date of June 15, 2018 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the State of Illinois.
Urges Governor Rauner and Secretary of State White to direct all State agencies to explore ways to reduce energy consumption in state facilities, and to adopt a policy and procedure for turning off all non-essential lights at the end of the day.
Congratulates Craig Roselieb on a stellar career spanning 33 years as an instructor of music education.
Mourns the death of Jim Duffy of Woodridge.
Recognizes "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" as commencing the last Sunday in February.