Rep. Keith P. Sommer

Mourns the death of Noah Christian Moore of Danvers.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that until May 1, 2014, vehicle weight limits do not apply to a commercial motor vehicle used primarily in the transportation of propane winter heating fuel. Provides that a vehicle is not permitted to cross a bridge with posted weight restrictions if the vehicle exceeds the posted weight limit. Effective immediately.

Urges the members of the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3925, the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act. Urges the members of the United States Senate to pass S. 1960, the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act.

Commends Chief Michael R. Vaughn for his heroic actions, thanks him for his service, and congratulates him on receiving the Medal of Valor Award from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Proclaims March 30, 2013 and March 30, 2014 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in the State of Illinois.

Amends the Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987. Provides that persons exempt from licensure as a federally chartered savings bank registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry may apply for an exempt company registration for the purpose of sponsoring one or more individuals subject to the mortgage loan originator licensing requirements of the Act. Establishes requirements for exempt company registration and denial, suspension, or revocation of the registration. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurer that issues, delivers, amends, or renews an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance in the State after the effective date of the Act may not recover any payments received by the insured from a policy of personal motor vehicle coverage. Effective immediately.

Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall be confirmed in a record made and maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services regardless of whether the report prompts a formal investigation. Provides that the record of a report shall include the name of the subject of the report and, if voluntarily provided, the name, address, and phone number of the person who reported the alleged abuse or neglect. Provides that the record of a report shall be made and maintained regardless of whether the report is made by a mandated reporter or by any other person who has reasonable cause to believe a child is an abused child or a neglected child. Requires the Department to keep all records on file for at least one year. Provides that nothing in this provision shall be construed to allow the name or identity of a reporter to be disclosed in violation of specified protections afforded under the Act.

Amends the School Code. Provides that after June 1, 2012 persons may not be nominated for General Assembly scholarships and that General Assembly scholarships may not be awarded after that date unless the nomination is made prior to that date. Prevents both second nominations for any lapsed General Assembly scholarship and nominating persons to the unused or unexpired parts of any vacated General Assembly scholarship after June 1, 2012. Effective immediately.

Amends the Wildlife Code. Repeals a provision concerning local control of deer population. Effective immediately.