Amends the Election Code. Requires the State Board of Elections, beginning no later than September 1, 2017, to utilize data provided as part of its membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center in order to cross-reference the statewide voter registration database against databases of relevant personal information kept by designated government agencies, including, but not limited to, driver's license information, at least 6 times each calendar year, and requires the Board to share findings with election authorities. Provides that if a voter has a registered change of address under certain provisions but claims to live at the prior address and the election authority is unable to immediately confirm registration at the prior address, the voter shall be permitted to register and vote a regular ballot, provided that he or she meets the documentary requirements for same-day registration. Provides that if the election authority is unable to confirm the registration and the voter does not meet the requirements for same-day registration, the voter shall be issued a provisional ballot. Provides that no voter shall be disqualified for voting due to an error relating to an update of registration. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Election Code. Provides that electronic filing is required for all political committees, regardless of the amount of contributions, expenditures, or loans received by that political committee. Removes language allowing the State Board of Elections to provide by rule for the optional electronic filing of expenditure and contribution reports for political committees. Effective immediately.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the referral of an objection from a law enforcement agency for the issuance of a concealed carry license to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board shall toll the 90-day period for not more than 60 days for the Department of State Police to issue or deny the applicant a license. Provides that if an objection of a law enforcement agency or the Department is not supported by clear and convincing evidence, the Board shall dismiss the objection and notify the Department that the applicant is eligible for a license. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to contracts for participation in domestic and international trade shows and exhibitions selected by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Expands the Transportation Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission to include administration and enforcement of Chapters in the Code governing commercial relocation of trespassing vehicles and commercial safety towing, the Personal Property Storage Act, and the Collateral Recovery Act. Provides that the Transportation Division shall consist of 3 programs (rather than 4) and one office (rather than 2). Provides that the 3 programs shall be Enforcement, Docketing and Processing, and Rail Safety. Provides the office shall be the Office of the Division Manager. Provides that legal or hearing examiner services relating to the regulatory responsibilities of the Transportation Division shall be provided by the Commission's Office of General Counsel and Bureau of Administrative Law Judges under the Public Utilities Act. Provides that all fees, penalties, and other monies collected under the Chapters in the Code governing commercial relocation of trespassing vehicles, commercial transportation, and commercial safety towing, the Personal Property Storage Act, and the Collateral Recovery Act shall be paid into the Transportation Regulatory Fund. Repeals a provision providing that the Commission shall report to the General Assembly and the Governor every fiscal year information regarding monies in the Transportation Regulatory Fund. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that on the day before election day, a permanent polling place for early voting must remain open no later than 5:00 p.m. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide medical assistance coverage for diabetes education provided by a certified diabetes education provider for children with Type 1 diabetes who are under the age of 18. Defines "certified diabetes education provider" to mean a professional who has undergone training and certification under conditions approved by the American Association of Diabetes Educators or a successor association of professionals. Defines "Type 1 diabetes" to have the meaning ascribed to it by the American Diabetes Association or any successor association. Effective immediately.
Amends the Service Occupation Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning rules.
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that August 26th of each year is designated as Illinois Constitution Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to commemorate August 26, 1818 as the day Illinois ratified its first State Constitution. Provides that December 3rd of each year is designated as Illinois Statehood Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to commemorate December 3, 1818 as the day Illinois became the 21st State to join the Union. Provides that each year, within 10 days before Illinois Statehood Day, the Governor shall issue a proclamation announcing the recognition of Statehood Day, and designate the official events that shall be held in honor of Illinois obtaining statehood on December 3, 1818.
Amends the State Fair Act. Provides that up to 15 (rather than 20) persons may be appointed by the Governor to the Board of State Fair Advisors. Provides that initial appointments made after the effective date of bill shall be for terms of one, 2, and 3 years staggered to provide for the selection of 5 members each year. Provides that all subsequent appointments shall be for terms of 3 years. Provides that all terms shall commence on the 3rd Monday in January. Provides that members may not serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms or a total of 8 consecutive years if the member's initial appointment is less than a 3-year term. Provides that a former member may return to the Board if he or she has not been a member for at least one year prior to reappointment. Makes other technical changes. Effective January 1, 2019.