Recognizes the 150th anniversary of Virginia Masonic Lodge #544.
Sponsored bills
Congratulates the Illowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America on its 50th anniversary.
Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow for the issuance of decals by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago. Provides for the original and renewal fees and fee distribution for Universal special license plates with decals issued by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago.
Amends the Western Illinois University Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning creating the Board of Trustees.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. makes a technical change in a provision concerning a materials disposal ban.
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the Monetary Award Program. Provides that as a condition of receiving or renewing a grant, a recipient must agree to meet with a higher education institution's academic and financial advisors twice a semester. Requires the institution to report to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission on whether the recipient is meeting this condition. Effective July 1, 2015.
Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Public Community College Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning territory not included in a community college district.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that persons licensed to possess a concealed firearm under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act and current or retired police officers authorized by law to possess a concealed firearm shall be exempt from provisions of the Code prohibiting possession of those firearms.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that an applicant for a new license or a renewal shall submit $100 (rather than $150) with the application, of which $70 (rather than $120) shall be apportioned to the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Provides that a non-resident applicant for a new license or renewal shall submit $150 (rather than $300) with the application, of which $120 (rather than $250) shall be apportioned to the State Police Firearm Services Fund and $20 (rather than $40) shall be apportioned to the Mental Health Reporting Fund. Provides that a licensee requesting a new license shall submit $25 (rather than $75), of which $10 (rather than $60). shall be apportioned to the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Retains other fee apportionments under the Act. Effective immediately.