Congratulates the staff of German-American State Bank in German Valley.
Sponsored bills
Congratulates the people of Baileyville on the sesquicentennial of the community, August 4, 2007.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from driving a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless telephone may do so only if that wireless telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that any person who violates the provision regarding wireless telephone use shall be fined $150. Provides that any person who violates the provision a second or subsequent time within one year of the date of a previous violation shall have his or her driving privileges suspended for a period of 90 days. Provides for the issuance of a restricted driving permit to prevent undue hardship. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, if a person is charged with unauthorized use of a parking space reserved for a person with disabilities, the charges against the person shall be dismissed if he or she produces in court a device, issued to a person with disabilities under the Code, that the person was entitled to display at the time the citation was issued. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Lona Kniskern as she retires as director of the Stephenson County Senior Center.
Congratulates the Winnebago High School Lady Indians bowling team on winning the IHSA State championship.
Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Limits the liability of landowners to persons engaging in fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, bird watching, or prairie seed collecting under specified circumstances. Effective immediately.
Recognizes the organization Pretzel City USA on its promotion of Freeport as Pretzel City U.S.A.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. With respect to the offenses of bringing contraband into a penal institution and possessing contraband in a penal institution, defines "penal institution" to include an Illinois Department of Corrections Parole Office.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code, no payment shall be authorized under the Medicaid program for any drug or medical device prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction if the individual for whom the drug or medical device is prescribed is listed in the Statewide Sex Offender Database maintained by the Department of State Police. Effective immediately.