Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that proof that a minor was present in a structure or vehicle in which the minor's parent, custodian, or guardian was involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine constitutes prima facie evidence of abuse and neglect.
Amends the veterans organization assessment freeze provisions of the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2004 and thereafter, the assessed value of real property owned by a veterans organization and used by its members and guests for parking at the principal building for the post, camp, or chapter is eligible for the assessment freeze provided now for property on which is located the principal building for the post, camp, or chapter. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides a civil penalty for any individual or entity that causes or attempts to cause a licensed optometrist or any other person under that individual's or entity's control to violate this Act or any other State or federal law or rule related to the practice of optometry. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State aid formula.
Declares June 6th, 2004, as "Bob Bramley Day" and congratulates the Bramleys on their 80th anniversary of Bramley Funeral Home.
Proclaims April 21, 2004 as Robert (Bob) McDonald Day.
Declares the month of October as Celiac Disease Awareness Month.
Congratulates the Bramleys on their 80th anniversary of Bramley Funeral Home.
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning defaulting on a loan.
Amends the Historic Preservation Agency Act. Creates the Freedom Trail Commission. Contains provisions concerning the membership and duties of the commission. Provides that the commission must prepare a master plan to promote and preserve the history of the freedom trail and underground railroad in the State; work in conjunction with State and federal authorities to sponsor commemorations, linkages, seminars, and public forums on the freedom trail and underground railroad in the State and in neighboring states; assist and promote the making of applications for inclusion in the national and State register of historic places for significant historic places related to the freedom trail and the underground railroad in the State; assist and develop partnerships to seek public and private funds to carry out activities to protect, preserve, and promote the legacy of the freedom trail and underground railroad in the State; and work with the Illinois State Board of Education to evaluate, conduct research concerning, and develop a curriculum for use in Illinois public schools regarding the underground railroad, with emphasis on the activities of the underground railroad within this State. Provides that the commission must report its activities and findings to the General Assembly by February 1, 2004. Effective immediately.
