Amends the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act. Provides that a manufacturer may count the total weight of a cathode ray tube device, prior to processing, towards its goal under this Section if all recyclable components are removed from the device and the cathode ray tube glass is managed in a manner that complies with all Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations for handling, treatment, and disposition of cathode ray tubes. Provides that, for specified categories of electronic devices, each manufacturer shall recycle or reuse at least 80% (was at least 50%) of the total weight of the electronic devices that the manufacturer sold in that category in Illinois during the calendar year 2 years before the applicable program year. Provides that a registered recycler or a refurbisher of CEDs and EEDs for a manufacturer obligated to meet goals may not charge individual consumers or units of local government acting as collectors a fee to recycle or refurbish CEDs and EEDs, unless the recycler or refurbisher provides (i) a financial incentive, such as a coupon, that is of greater or equal value to the fee being charged or (ii) premium service, such as curbside collection, home pick-up, drop-off locations, or a similar methods of collection. Provides that, in program year 2015, and each year thereafter, if the total weight of CEDs and EEDs recycled or processed for reuse by the manufacturer is less than 100% of the manufacturer's individual recycling or reuse goal set forth in a specified provision of the Act, the manufacturer shall pay a penalty equal to the product of (i) $0.70 per pound; multiplied by (ii) the difference between the manufacturer's individual recycling or reuse goal and the total weight of CEDs and EEDs recycled or processed for reuse by the manufacturer during the program year. Effective immediately.
Sen. Julie Morrison
Sponsored bills
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends Public Acts 98-679, 98-680, and 98-681. Adds supplemental appropriations to various agencies for personal services and State contributions to Social Security. Effective immediately.
Expresses support for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' public education campaign, that informs the public about the exact steps to take if a sick, injured, or orphaned animal is encountered in the wild.
Mourns the death of Richard Cowen.
Amends the Gubernatorial Boards and Commissions Act. Requires the Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions to establish and maintain on the Internet: (1) a centralized location for an electronic mail listserv for users to receive notices of the meetings of each board and commission and their agendas; and (2) a listing of the meetings times and agendas for each board and commission. Provides that the Office shall provide and post that information at least 48 hours before each meeting. Defines "electronic mail listserv".
Mourns the death of Phyllis Albrecht of Lake Bluff.
Mourns the death of Sheldon Sternberg of Chicago.
Requests that the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Public Health collaborate and devise policy recommendations regarding HIV supportive services and prevention.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Children and Family Services' compliance with its obligations to place children in its care in placements consistent with their best interests.