Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning the application of amendments.
Sponsored bills
Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the annual report of the Board.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that no person shall bring or maintain a tort action alleging an asbestos claim based on a nonmalignant condition in the absence of a prima-facie showing that the exposed person has a physical impairment, that the physical impairment is a result of a medical condition, and that the person's exposure to asbestos is a substantial contributing factor to the medical condition. Sets out prima-facie requirements for nonmalignant, cancer, and smokers claims. Provides that no prima-facie showing is required in a tort action alleging an asbestos claim based upon mesothelioma. Requires that the plaintiff in any tort action who alleges an asbestos claim file, within 30 days after filing the complaint or other initial pleading, a written report and supporting test results constituting prima-facie evidence of the exposed person's physical impairment that meets the minimum requirements. Limits the liability of successors of a corporation for asbestos-related claims. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the gift ban.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State universities.
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning fishing licenses.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the penalty that must be paid to redeem property sold at a tax sale includes (i) a fee of $100 (now, $35) if a petition for tax deed has been filed; (ii) a fee of $10 (now, $4) if a notice of sale and redemption rights has been filed; and (iii) up to $125 paid for costs of title insurance and to identify and locate owners and interested parties to the subject real estate. Provides that the purchaser or his or her assignee shall give the notice of expiration of the period of redemption for property sold at a tax sale by, in addition to other requirements, causing the notice to be served by a process server or sheriff (now, a sheriff). Effective January 1, 2004.
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a licensee who is the subject of an enforcement action and is found to be in compliance with the Act shall be notified that he or she was found to be in compliance within 30 days of the enforcement action.