Amends the Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibition Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the manufacture of mercury fever thermometers.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the issuance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome license plates. Provides that in addition to the appropriate registration fees, an applicant for the special plate shall be charged an original issuance fee of $45 and a fee of $32 for each renewal. Provides that the additional original issuance fee and the renewal fee shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Authorizes the Department of Children and Family Services to enter into intergovernmental agreements with any county on behalf of its probation and court services department to provide services for the federal Title IV-E Foster Care Reimbursement Assistance Program. Provides that the Department may limit the number of counties to no less than 10 for State Fiscal Year 2009 and must add no less than 10 counties for each succeeding fiscal year until all counties are included.
Creates the Illinois Clean Car Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall propose and the Pollution Control Board shall establish by rule a Clean Car Program that is (i) authorized by Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act, and (ii) applicable to vehicles of the 2011 model year and every subsequent model year. Provides that the Agency shall establish new motor vehicle emission standards and compliance requirements for vehicles under the Program. Provides that the Agency may work in collaboration with other states in developing the Program. Provides that the Secretary of State shall not, with certain exceptions, register or issue a title for a new motor vehicle that is subject to the provisions of this Act if the motor vehicle is not in compliance with the provisions of this Act or any rule adopted under this Act. Provides that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Agency, shall adopt rules to prohibit the transfer of new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines that are not in compliance with the provisions of this Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Makes changes to the allocations of the tax receipts. Provides that a proportional allotment of tax receipts shall be made for any road district based on the rate extended by the district. Sets forth allocation procedures for DuPage County. Provides that if any road district has levied a special tax for road purposes under certain Sections of the Illinois Highway Code, that levy entitles the road district for a full or proportionate allotment depending on the rate of the levy. Sets forth allotment procedures for those instances when a township has transferred money to the road and bridge fund. Sets forth allotment procedures for road districts that are subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Provides that whenever the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate is authorized to disclose confidential supervisory information under certain provisions, the Commissioner is authorized to redact any document prior to disclosure so that confidential supervisory information that is not relevant for purposes of the authorized disclosure need not be disclosed. Effective immediately.
Amends the Railroad Police Act. Requires allegations of abuse of authority or misconduct by members of a railroad police force to be investigated by the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Exempts elected representatives of rail employers from the restrictions concerning trespassing on railroad property. Provides that the listed persons shall be exempt from the restrictions while performing required duties in accordance with reasonable rail carrier company guidelines, engaging in safety inspections, or exercising a right under the federal Railway Labor Act (instead of only while performing required duties in accordance with reasonable rail carrier company guidelines).
Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning court rules.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning county board duties.
