Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Beginning on May 1, 2012, provides that a managing broker, broker, or leasing agent whose license has been expired for more than 2 years but less than 5 years may have it restored by (i) applying to the Department, (ii) paying the required fee, (iii) completing the continuing education requirements for the current pre-renewal period, and (iv) filing acceptable proof of fitness to have his or her license restored, as set by rule. Provides that a managing broker, broker, salesperson, or leasing agent whose license has been expired for more than 5 years shall be required to meet the requirements for a new license (now, 2 years). Also makes technical changes.

Urges the Department of Insurance, in consultation with certain entities, to undertake a study on the costs and systemic inefficiencies associated with phototherapy treatment and the impact of out-of-pocket costs on the ability of psoriasis patients to access treatment.

Mourns the death of Homewood firefighter Brian Carey.

Mourns the death of Calvin Hunter.

Amends the Nurse Practice Act, the Pharmacy Practice Act, and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to allow for the delegation of prescriptive authority to an advanced practice nurse by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or a licensed podiatrist for any Schedule III through V controlled substances (now, Schedule III, III-N, IV, or V controlled substances). In the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, sets forth guidelines for the prescriptive authority delegated to advanced practice nurses as it relates to certain controlled substances, including Schedule II controlled substances. In the Nurse Practice Act, provides for the licensure of a registered professional nurse as a certified registered nurse anesthetist who does not have the required graduate degree, provided that he or she meets certain other requirements. Provides for the licensure of an advanced practice nurse as a certified registered nurse anesthetist who does not have the required graduate degree, provided that he or she applies for licensure before July 1, 2018, and submits certain information to the Department required for licensure. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning mandatory revocation of a license or permit.

Amends the State Facilities Closure Act. Provides that, if appropriations have been made for the current fiscal year for the operation of a State facility during the entire fiscal year, then no action may be taken to close the facility, to reduce its capacity to serve the number of residents, youth, or inmates for which the appropriation was made, or to move its location from the county in which the service is provided, unless the action is specifically approved by the same joint resolution of the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

Creates the FY2009 Budget Implementation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make the changes in State programs that are necessary to implement the FY2009 budget. Effective immediately.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board or one who has allegedly violated the conditions of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release may require by subpoena the production of physical evidence, electronic evidence, computer files, DVD's, audio or tape recordings, or any other evidence relating to any matter under investigation or hearing. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall not release any material to the inmate, the inmate's attorney, any third party, or any other person containing any information from the victim or from a person related to the victim by blood, adoption, or marriage who has written objections, testified at any hearing, or submitted audio or visual objections to the inmate's parole, unless provided with a waiver from that objecting party. Effective immediately.

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for the recall of the Governor by petition of the State's electors and for the election of a successor Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted.