Sen. Dan Duffy

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In the Section concerning automated traffic law enforcement systems, provides that a minimal yellow light change interval at an intersection where an automated system is operating shall be established in accordance with nationally recognized engineering standards, and may not be less than the recognized national standard plus one additional second. Provides that a court or hearing officer may consider in defense of a violation evidence that the minimal yellow light change interval does not conform with the requirements.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires construction or maintenance zone speed limit signs to be equipped with flashing yellow lights that are in operation while workers are present in the construction or maintenance zone. Provides that special speed limits for construction and maintenance zones shall only be in effect when workers are present and flashing yellow lights indicating the presence of workers are in operation.

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the office of Lieutenant Governor, beginning with the term of office otherwise commencing in 2019. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Amends the Counties Code. Adds a Division addressing local government reduction and efficiency. Provides the General Assembly's findings regarding units of local government and possible inefficiencies. Permits the question of dissolution of a unit of local government to be proposed to the voters of the county either by resolution of the county board or by petition by the voters. Provides that the referendum shall designate the county department or officer, or both, that shall assume the powers, duties, assets, records, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of the dissolved unit. Further provides for any outstanding indebtedness of the unit, abatement of any tax levied by the unit, and pending litigation involving the unit. Effective immediately.

Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that no member of the Civil Service Commission, Board of Review of the Department of Employment Security (other than the Director of Employment Security), Civil Service Commission, Illinois Liquor Control Commission, Secretary of State Merit Commission, Human Rights Commission, State Mining Board, Property Tax Appeal Board, Illinois Racing Board, Department of State Police Merit Board, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, or Illinois State Board of Elections may establish creditable service in the State Employees' Retirement System of Illinois on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act for service in that capacity. Effective immediately.

Mourns the death of Dr. John F. Dalton.

Mourns the death of Janice Mary Dalton.

Mourns the death of Karl G. Ambroz, M.D.

Amends the following Acts and Codes to provide that, upon a majority vote of the boards of the entities created under the following Acts and Codes in favor of the proposition to annex or consolidate, then that entity shall cease: Property Tax Code, Counties Code, Cemetery Maintenance District Act, Civic Center Code, Conservation District Act, Downstate Forest Preserve District Act, Public Health District Act, Tuberculosis Sanitarium District Act, Museum District Act, Illinois International Port District Act, River Conservancy Districts Act, Solid Waste Disposal District Act, Street Light District Act, Surface Water Protection District Act, Water Service District Act, Water Authorities Act, Water Commission Act of 1985, and the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that on the effective date of the annexation or consolidation, all of the rights, powers, duties, assets, liabilities, indebtedness, obligations, bonding authority, taxing authority, and responsibilities of the entity shall vest in and be assumed by the governmental unit assuming the former entity's functions. Effective immediately.

Mourns the death of Darlene J. Pace of Barrington.