Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a period of probation, a term of periodic imprisonment, or conditional discharge shall not be imposed for conviction for aggravated assault if a firearm is used in the commission of the assault of a peace officer, a community policing volunteer, a private security officer, fireman, an emergency medical technician-ambulance, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency medical technician-paramedic, ambulance driver, or other medical assistance or first aid personnel while such person is engaged in the execution of any of his or her official duties, or to prevent such person from performing his or her official duties, or in retaliation for the person performing his or her official duties. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Provides that in order to enable access to a 9-1-1 system for cognitively-impaired, disabled, or special needs persons, the installation or connection of any automatic alarm, automatic alerting device, or mechanical dialer shall be allowed. Provides that the device shall be used only in an emergency situation reported by a caregiver after initiating a missing person's report. Sets forth the requirements for the device.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for its FY12 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2011.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Teachers' Retirement System for its FY12 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2011.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Employees' Retirement System for its FY12 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2011.
Amends the School Code. Requires the parents or legal guardians of children attending non-public schools, a defined term, or private or parochial schools to annually register their children with the State Board of Education, in conformance with procedures prescribed by the State Board of Education.
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, Illinois Insurance Code, Health Maintenance Organization Act, and Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Provides that accident and health insurance policies that provide coverage for prescription drugs or cancer chemotherapy treatment must provide coverage for prescribed orally-administered cancer medication used to kill or slow the growth of cancerous cells. Provides that an insurer shall ensure that the financial requirements and treatment limitations for orally-administered cancer medication coverage are no more restrictive than the requirements and limitations applied to intravenously administered cancer medications. Provides that accident and health insurance policies shall provide coverage to a qualified individual for participation in a qualified clinical cancer trial. Provides that an insurer shall not deny, limit, or impose additional conditions on the coverage of routine patient costs. Provides that the payment rate shall be at the agreed rate for covered items and services provided by a participating provider and at the usual and customary rate for covered items and services provided by a nonparticipating provider. Makes other changes. Contains a nonacceleration clause. Effective immediately.
Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Makes changes to the allocations of the tax receipts. Provides that a proportional allotment of tax receipts shall be made for any road district based on the rate extended by the district. Sets forth allocation procedures for DuPage County. Provides that if any road district has levied a special tax for road purposes under certain Sections of the Illinois Highway Code, that levy entitles the road district for a full or proportionate allotment depending on the rate of the levy. Sets forth allotment procedures for those instances when a township has transferred money to the road and bridge fund. Sets forth allotment procedures for road districts that are subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. Deletes language providing that the term "road district" includes park districts, forest preserve districts, and conservation districts. Effective immediately.
Creates the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act. Provides for an income tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of qualified expenditures incurred by a qualified taxpayer for the restoration and preservation of a qualified historic structure. Provides that the credit may be carried forward for up to 10 years. Provides that the credit may be sold, assigned, conveyed, or transferred. Provides that the cumulative amount of credits awarded under the Act may not exceed $25,000,000 per year per county. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Creates the Interdependence of Generations Task Force Act to develop Illinois' growing retiree population as a resource for mobilizing citizens of all ages and addressing community needs across generations. Contains provisions regarding the composition of the task force; the task force's responsibilities; and reporting requirements. Provides that the Department on Aging, in cooperation with the Intergenerational Initiative at Southern Illinois University School of Law's Center for Health Law and Policy, shall have primary responsibility for, and shall provide staffing and technical assistance and administrative support to, the Task Force in its efforts. Effective immediately.