Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Act may be cited as "Patricia's Law". Prohibits supervision disposition in cases where the defendant's violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code or similar local ordinance was the proximate cause of the death of another person.
Amends the Counties Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Removes language regarding locating a licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment near an inter-track wagering location licensee licensed under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Effective immediately.
Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning construction of the Act.
Creates the Illinois Employment First Act. Provides that: it is the policy of this State that competitive and integrated employment shall be considered the first option when serving persons with disabilities of working age; the policy applies to programs and services that provide services and supports to help persons with disabilities obtain employment; State agencies shall follow the policy and ensure that it is effectively implemented in their programs and services; and nothing in the provisions setting forth the policy shall be construed to require any employer to give preference to hiring persons with disabilities. Requires State agencies to: coordinate efforts and collaborate to ensure that State programs, policies, procedures, and funding support competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities; and, whenever feasible, share data and information across systems in order to track progress toward full implementation of the Act. Authorizes State agencies to adopt rules to implement the Act. Provides that: the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force shall establish measurable goals and objectives for the State to ensure implementation of the Act and monitor the measured progress toward its implementation; State agencies shall fully cooperate with the Task Force and provide data and information to assist the Task Force; and the Task Force shall include in its annual report a progress report on the implementation of the Act and any recommendations with respect to its implementation. Effective immediately.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that no person licensed as a manufacturer of beer by any licensing authority, or any partnership, corporation, subsidiary, limited liability company, trust, agent, affiliate, or other form of business enterprise thereof, shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in a holder of a distributor's license or importing distributor's license. Provides that the Illinois Liquor Control Commission shall notify all persons licensed by the State Commission as a manufacturer of beer, brewer, or non-resident dealer of the required written disclosures prescribed by the Commission. Provides a process for revocation of licenses for violation of these provisions. Defines "person" for the purposes of the Act. Effective immediately.
