Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop a coordinated program for a statewide emergency alert system when a person 21 years old or older who is believed to have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias is reported missing. Provides that the system shall be referred to as the Silver Alert system and shall include, but is not limited to, an electronic message sent to all law enforcement agencies; use of the emergency alert system; the use of electronic billboards and message signs in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation if a vehicle is involved; posting of the Silver Alert message on Illinois Lottery terminals; the designation by the Department of a contact name and toll-free telephone number for tips and information; blast email and fax messages to media outlets; activation of a local reverse 911 systems to all businesses and residents if the person is on foot. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the Department of State Police in the use of electronic message signs on roads and highways to immediately provide critical information to the public concerning missing persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to make conforming changes.
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Congratulates Michael Zahn on the occasion of his retirement as Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965.
Amends the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997. Creates the Utilization of Renewable Energy on State-Owned Properties Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall consider the financial implications of installing and maintaining renewable energy facilities on State-owned property, the impact on property values and the community, and environmental factors relating to renewable energy. Provides that the Task Force shall compile its findings and recommendations in a report to be presented to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2016. Provides that the Task Force is abolished on January 1, 2017. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Bill Rucks, former head coach of the Mount Pulaski High School basketball team.
Congratulates Andre Tyler Iguodala for winning the NBA Finals MVP Award.
Congratulates Pat Young on her retirement as Chief Deputy Clerk of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
Congratulate the members of the Williamsville Bullets on the occasion of their successful season.
Congratulates the members of the Rochester High School girls soccer team on the occasion of winning the Class 1A State Championship.
Designates Illinois Route 45 as it passes through Douglas County between Pesotum and Tuscola as the Tommy K. Martin Memorial Highway.
Honors Mark Butcher for his tremendous legacy in the field of education.