Sen. Dave Syverson

Mourns the death of Albert Denis McCoy.

Mourns the death of John Gaylord Holub, formerly of Rockford.

Mourns the death of James L. Turner of Garden Prairie.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Illinois Dental Practice Act from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Adds the position of vice-chairman to the Board of Dentistry, who shall be a dentist. Moves the following provisions into the provisions concerning types of dental licenses: licensure of applicants from other states, temporary authorization to practice, issuance of temporary permits, the display of licenses, fees, and penalties. Makes changes concerning what constitutes the practice of dentistry. Sets forth provisions concerning expanded functions for dental assistants. Removes language allowing the Department to make an exemption from the continuing education requirements for dentists and dental hygienists who agree not to practice within the State during the licensing period because they are retired from practice. Provides that certain fines shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the fine or in accordance with the terms set forth in the order imposing the fine. Provides for the employment of dental investigators. Provides that the duly authorized dental investigators shall have the right to enter and inspect, during business hours, the business premises of a dentist licensed under the Act or of a person who holds himself or herself out as practicing dentistry, with due consideration for patient care of the subject of the investigation, so as to inspect the physical premises and equipment and furnishings therein. Makes changes in provisions concerning consent orders, disciplinary actions, hearings, and patient records. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning new certificates of title for rebuilt vehicles.

Mourns the death of Eugenia C. Lenert of Aurora.

Mourns the death of Father Mario Pedi, O.S.B.

Amends the Raffles and Poker Runs Act. Redefines "poker run". Allows bona fide not-for-profit organizations to be licensed to hold poker runs. Provides that the governing body of any county shall (rather than may) establish a system for the licensing of organizations to operate poker runs. Makes changes concerning which organizations shall be issued poker run licenses under the Act and the purposes for these licenses. Removes the requirement that poker runs by an organization be under the supervision of a single manager designated by the organization and associated bond requirements. Makes changes in provisions concerning records. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Creates the Veterans' and Military Discount Card Program Act. Provides that the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall establish and administer a Veterans' and Military Discount Card Program to issue a Veterans' and Military Discount Card to eligible active duty service members and veterans in the State for use at participating merchants who agree to honor the Veterans' and Military Discount Card by providing cardholders with a discount on goods and services, or another appropriate money-saving promotion of a merchant's choice. Provides that the Department shall use DD-214 military discharge records in conjunction with photo identification such as a driver's license, State ID card, federal military or Veterans Affairs ID, or passport to issue the Veterans' and Military Discount Card to eligible veterans; and that in the case of active duty service members, a valid military ID or other official government identification that denotes active duty service, and photo ID if needed, shall be used to determine eligibility. Requires the Department to develop and implement an outreach program to ensure that active duty service members and veterans in the State are made aware of the Veterans' and Military Discount Card Program and permits the Secretary of State to also assist in promoting and disseminating information on the Program. Grants the Department of Veterans' Affairs rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a budget officer of a municipality of less than 500,000 may hold another municipal office, either elected or appointed, including, but not limited to, the office of the mayor or president. Effective immediately