Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Makes the Internet pilot program, which allows the sale of lottery tickets over the Internet, a permanent program. Removes provisions concerning the Internet Lottery Study Committee. Effective immediately.
Amends the Security Deposit Return Act. Provides that certain lessors may not withhold any part of the security deposit without providing, among other things, the paid receipts for the depreciated value of damage if the damage is beyond repair and not replaced. Defines "the date that the lessee vacated the premises" as the date on which the lessee's right to possess and occupy the premises expires, either under provisions of the lease or under other applicable law. Provides that the Section concerning the requirements a lessor must meet in order to withhold part of the security deposit does not apply to a tenancy at sufferance or if a lease has been terminated for cause by the lessor.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to amend the Illinois Administrative Code to improve the efficiency in oversight and licensing of group homes. Requires the rules to align with existing procedures and policies governed by the community-integrated living arrangement services requirements and to include specific subjects. Effective immediately.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the regulation, licensing, possession, registration, and transportation of components and accessories for handguns by concealed carry licensees are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Provides that any ordinance or regulation, or portion thereof, enacted on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act that purports to impose regulations or restrictions on components and accessories for handguns in a manner inconsistent with the Act shall be invalid in its application to licensees under the Act on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may contract with the Illinois Psychological Association to audit compliance with the continuing education requirements under this Section, including approving courses and verifying that licensees complete the continuing education requirements. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the general purposes of the Code.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires each public official who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is elected or appointed to office to complete an 8-hour continuing education program established by Econ Illinois-Illinois Council on Economic Education and approved by the Illinois Community College Board within 2 years after the date he or she is first elected or appointed and every 2 years thereafter for as long as he or she remains a public official. Authorizes a fine to be levied against a public official who fails to timely complete the continuing education requirement. Prohibits a public official from being elected or appointed to public office if he or she fails to timely pay the fine and complete the required continuing education. Amends the Election Code. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Resource Optimization Act. Contains a short title provision and a findings Section.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the county board of any county having a population of more than 250,000 may define, prevent, and abate nuisances outside the corporate limits of all cities, villages, and incorporated towns. Effective Immediately.
