Sen. Antonio Muñoz

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a person is found to be in possession of an item of contraband while serving a sentence in a county jail or while in pre-trial detention in a county jail, the sentence imposed upon conviction for the offense of possessing contraband in a penal institution shall be served consecutively to the sentence imposed for the offense in which the person is serving sentence in the county jail or serving pretrial detention, regardless of the order in which the judgments of conviction are entered.

Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act. Makes a technical change in a definitions Section.

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the establishment of the Authority.

Amends the Toll Highway Act. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the filing of bonds by the board of directors.

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Excludes from the Act State Police officers above the rank of captain

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning speed restrictions.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning transfer of an owner's interest in a vehicle.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a semi-automatic assault weapon, an assault weapon attachment, any .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act if the person has provided proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act. Makes a technical change in a definitions Section.

Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Provides that the card prepared by the Secretary of State shall include the signature or mark of the applicant. Amends the School Code. Deletes language providing that a school district may provide an equivalent alternative to 6 hours of individual behind-the-wheel instruction in its driver education course. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the fact that a vehicle does or does not qualify as a charitable vehicle does not determine whether or not the driver is required to have a commercial driver's license. Provides that the Secretary of State (rather than the circuit court) imposes a statutory summary suspension of a driver's privileges for violations relating to alcohol or other drugs. Provides that a graduated driver's license or permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 18 years who has committed the offense of driving without a valid license or permit in another state or who has been convicted of or adjudicated delinquent based upon a violation of the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act. Provides that the driver's license issued to an applicant shall bear the applicant's signature. Provides that the photograph and signature on a driver's license, permit, or identification card may be disclosed to out of state law enforcement officials. Provides that the Secretary shall revoke the license of any person convicted a second or subsequent time of driving while his or her license was revoked for the offense of reckless homicide. Makes other changes. Amends the Child Passenger Protection Act with regard to which persons are required to secure a passenger under the age of 19 in a seat safety belt or child restraint system. Includes a nonacceleration provision. Effective June 1, 2008.