Creates the War on Terrorism Veterans Act. Provides that a memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In connection with the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program, provides that the Department of Human Services shall increase the sheltered care rates in effect on June 30, 2008, by 10%. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Dr. Harvey "Dick" Scott III of Jacksonville.
Mourns the death of Herman Blackorby Jr. of Jerseyville.
Congratulates the members of the Routt Catholic High School baseball team on the occasion of winning the Class 1A state baseball championship title.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "conviction".
Congratulates Clint Kesinger, Deanna Shive, Brandon Early, and their fellow students and faculty for their successful production of "A Rough and Boisterous Place" at North Greene High School.
Congratulates the citizens of Chapin as they celebrate the sesquicentennial of the village.
Congratulates the citizens of Murrayville as they celebrate the sesquicentennial of the community.
Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Prohibits the State from issuing general obligation bonds or other indebtedness secured by the full faith and credit of the State if, in the next fiscal year, the resulting amount of debt service on all outstanding bonds would exceed 7% of that fiscal year's aggregate appropriations of (i) general funds and (ii) specific vehicle or fuel related revenues. Permits the issuance of bonds that would otherwise violate the prohibition if the State Comptroller and State Treasurer consent in writing. Effective upon being declared adopted.
