Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Drilling Operations Act. Adds the production and storage of methane gas to the definition of "drilling operations". Defines "agricultural production". Provides that the notice to the owner include a statement advising the surface owner that he or she may have a right to damages and advising the surface owner to seek legal counsel. Provides that a surface owner shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from the operator for damages to agricultural production and income caused by the drilling of a new well or by subsequent productions on the property. Provides that a surface owner shall be entitled to compensation for the diminution in value, if any, of the surface lands and other property after completion of the surface disturbance, the cost of repair of personal property, and lost use of and access to the surface owner's land. Effective immediately.
Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning records kept by common carriers by pipeline.
Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Makes appropriations and reappropriations to Northern Illinois University for various purposes, including for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2004.
Amends the Sex Offender and Child Murderer Community Notification Law. Provides that a manager of a condominium or of an apartment building shall post in a conspicuous place in the common areas of the condominium or apartment building a notice as to how a unit owner or renter can obtain information about persons who are registered as sex offenders under the Sex Offender Registration Act, including how to access information maintained in the Statewide Sex Offender Database that is posted on the Department of State Police Web site. Effective immediately.
Recognizes March as "Music in Our Schools Month" in Illinois.
Creates the Woman's Right to Know Act and amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an abortion shall not be performed or induced unless the woman has given her voluntary and informed consent, and states guidelines for determining whether a woman's consent is voluntary and informed. Requires the Department of Public Health to publish materials concerning certain prenatal services. Requires a physician to inform a woman of the existence of a medical emergency that necessitates an immediate abortion to avert her death or serious injury. Effective 90 days after becoming law.
Amends the Park District Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning airports.
