Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the sexual exploitation of children.
Creates the Abusive Work Environment Act. Finds that the well-being of the State relies upon healthy employees free of abusive work environments. Defines "abusive conduct" as conduct of an employer or employee in the workplace, with malice, that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an employer's legitimate business interests; and "abusive work environment" as a workplace where an employee is subjected to abusive conduct so severe that it causes physical or psychological harm to the employee. Provides that it is unlawful to subject an employee to an abusive work environment or to retaliate against an employee who acted pursuant to the Act or filed an action or participated in any proceeding under the Act. Provides that an employer is liable for an abusive work environment under its control. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to an abusive work environment action: if the employer exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct abusive conduct and the employee failed to take advantage of those opportunities; or, if the filed action is based upon a negative employment decision that is consistent with the employer's legitimate interests. Provides that a defendant who engaged in abusive conduct or who maintained an unlawful abusive work environment may be enjoined and an order may provide other relief including reinstatement, removal of the offending party from the work environment, lost wages, medical expenses, emotional distress damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Provides that if an employer maintained an abusive work environment that did not result in a negative employment decision, the employer's liability for damages for emotional distress may not exceed $25,000 and no punitive damages may be awarded. Provides that the Act is enforceable by a civil action filed by an injured employee. Provides that an action may be filed no later than one year after the last act that comprises the unlawful actions. Provides that no provision of the Act shall exempt any person from any liability, duty, or penalty provided by State law or rule. Provides that the Act's remedies are in addition to workers' compensation remedies.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a tax credit for property taxes.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Amends the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act. Provides that "physical fitness facility" does not include a facility owned or operated by an entity, other than a college or university, that is a not-for-profit organization or is incorporated under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Extends the exemption for graphic arts machinery and equipment and the manufacturer's purchase credit until August 30, 2014 (now, those provisions are due to expire on July 30, 2009 pursuant to the Acts' automatic sunset provisions found at 35 ILCS 105/3-90; 35 ILCS 110/3-75; 35 ILCS 115/3-55; and 35 ILCS 120/2-70). Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning prisoner records maintained by the Department of Corrections.
Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
Honors the life and legacy of Sullie Eugene Palmer and designates the date of June 13, 2009 as "Sullie Palmer Day" in the State of Illinois.
