Recognizes President Ronald Reagan and requests a statue be placed in the Illinois State Capitol Building or on the surrounding grounds in his honor.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a county, including a home rule county, may not regulate firearms or impose greater restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession, transportation, carrying, and transfer of firearms, firearm attachments, and firearm ammunition. Further provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution imposing restrictions or limitations on the ownership or possession of firearms and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of firearms in a manner other than the requirements imposed by this Act or the Deadly Weapons Article of the Criminal Code of 2012 on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act are invalid and all those existing ordinances and resolution are void. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that highway commissioners may not permanently close, vacate, or reduce the weight limit on any road or portion thereof without the written approval of the county superintendent of highways and the elected board associated with that road district. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, the Riverboat Gambling Act, and the Income Withholding for Support Act. Provides that an organization licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 shall withhold moneys from winning wagers and winnings from wagers placed upon races conducted by that organization licensee as provided in the Income Withholding for Support Act; imposes a similar duty on a licensed owner under the Riverboat Gambling Act with respect to winnings on games. Provides that if a licensed owner fails to withhold as required, the owner's license is not renewable upon its expiration, but the owner must instead apply for a new license. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall provide to each licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and each licensed owner under the Riverboat Gambling Act information concerning individuals who are identified in the State Case Registry of child support orders and who have been determined to be delinquent in child support. Provides for: the obligations of an organization licensee or licensed owner; notice to the obligor; priority of claims; administrative appeals; enforcement; and immunity. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code, the Wildlife Code, and the Non-Support Punishment Act to provide for the suspension, revocation, denial, or renewal refusal of hunting or fishing licenses in cases where a hunting or fishing licensee or potential licensee is delinquent in the payment of child support. Provides that the Department may, however, issue or renew a license or stamp if the person has established a satisfactory repayment record or is determined by the court to be in compliance with the Non-Support Punishment Act.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that obstructing justice in furtherance of, or to avoid the consequences arising from, a: (1) Class X felony or first degree murder is a Class 1 felony; (2) Class 1 felony is a Class 2 felony; and (3) Class 2 felony is a Class 3 felony.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Requires all persons who must file a statement of economic interests to disclose the name of any immediate family member who is a registered lobbyist. Defines "immediate family member" as a spouse, parent, child, stepchild, adopted child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it shall be unlawful to use a mobile blind for the taking of migratory waterfowl unless the mobile blind is in a stationary position when in use. Defines "mobile blind". Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Shows support and encouragement for the Illinois Department of Transportation to continue its efforts in studying the feasibility of passenger rail service between Moline/Rock Island, Galesburg, Peoria, Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana, and Danville.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the regulation, licensing, possession, registration, and transportation of accessories, components, attachments, or parts for handguns by licensees are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Provides that ordinances enacted that impose regulations or restrictions on accessories, components, attachments, or parts for handguns in a manner inconsistent with the Act shall be invalid in its application to licensees under the Act. Effective immediately.
