Amends the Election Code. Provides that, along with each petition for nomination, either (i) a certified copy of the candidate's birth certificate or (ii) any other reliable proof of the candidate's citizenship shall be filed with the appropriate election authority. Provides that the appropriate election authority may allow a member of the public to visually inspect the copy of the birth certificate or other proof of citizenship at the office of the local election authority but may not release a copy of the birth certificate or other proof of citizenship for duplication, transmission, or any other purpose. Permits the candidate to redact from the birth certificate or other proof of citizenship the maiden name of the candidate's mother and any social security numbers included on the document.
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Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Provides that, during terms of office that begin on or after the second Wednesday in January, 2013, no member shall receive additional compensation for serving as the chairman or minority spokesman of a standing committee of the Senate or as the chairman or minority spokesman of a standing or select committee of the House of Representatives. Effective January 9, 2013.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not use an automated traffic law enforcement system to provide recorded images of a motor vehicle for the purpose of issuing violations to persons driving a motor vehicle who enter an intersection to turn right against a red signal indication. Effective immediately.
Amends the Local Records Act. Requires that a unit of local government or school district that has an Internet website that the full-time staff of the unit of local government or school district maintains must post on its website for the current calendar or fiscal year, as the case may be, and the 4 years immediately before that calendar or fiscal year the following information: (i) contact information for elected and appointed officials, (ii) notice of regular and special meetings, (iii) procedures for requesting information from the unit of local government or school district, (iv) annual budget, (v) ordinances under which the unit of local government or school district operates, (vi) procedures to apply for building permits and zoning variances, (vii) financial reports and audits, (viii) information concerning employee compensation, (ix) contracts with lobbying firms, (x) taxes and fees imposed by the unit of local government or school district, (xi) expenditures, (xii) rules governing the award of contracts, (xiii) bids and contracts worth $25,000 or more, and (xiv) campaign contributions made by a vendor. Provides that any citizen who is a resident of the unit of local government or school district may bring a mandamus or injunction action to compel the unit of local government or school district to comply with the Internet posting requirements. Limits home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Amends the Illinois Geographic Information Council Act. Makes a technical change in a provision concerning the Illinois Geographic Information Council.
Amends the Gubernatorial Boards and Commissions Act. Provides that a person is ineligible for appointment or reappointment to any board or commission for a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, if the person is a spouse, child, or spouse of a child of a State official. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a person is ineligible for appointment or reappointment as the head officer of a department of State government for a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, if the person is a spouse, child, or spouse of a child of a State official. Defines "official".
Mourns the death of Lori Schaefges Rieger of Countryside Lake.
Mourns the death of Audrey Joyce Jahnke of McHenry.
Mourns the death of Victoria K. Bicouvaris of Fox River Grove.
Mourns the death of Truman E. Moore of Barrington.