Sen. Don Harmon

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning terms.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning conspiracy.

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that through June 1, 2016 (instead of 2011), renewable energy resources shall be counted for the purpose of meeting the renewable energy standards set forth in specified provisions only if they are generated from facilities located in the State, provided that cost-effective renewable energy resources are available from those facilities. Provides that after June 1, 2016 (instead of 2011), cost-effective renewable energy resources located in Illinois and in states that adjoin Illinois may be counted towards compliance with the standards set forth in specified provisions.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning presumption of innocence and proof of guilt.

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Provides that the State may enter into a Management Agreement with a third party in which the third party is authorized to manage or operate the Lottery. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall create a pilot program that allows an individual to purchase Illinois lottery tickets or shares on the Internet without using a Lottery retailer with on-line status. Provides that only Lotto and Mega Million games offered by the Illinois Lottery may be offered through the program. Requires that, before beginning the pilot program, the Department of Revenue must seek a clarifying memo from the federal Department of Justice it is legal for Illinois residents and non-Illinois residents to purchase the private company to sell lottery tickets on the Internet on behalf of the State of Illinois under the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. Requires the Department to limit the individuals authorized to purchase the lottery tickets to individuals who are 18 years of age or older and Illinois residents, unless the clarifying memo from the federal Department of Justice indicates that it is legal for non-Illinois residents to purchase lottery tickets on the Internet. Contains provisions concerning verification of age and residency restrictions. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the exemption from conviction of gambling for lotteries when conducted by the State of Illinois in accordance with the Illinois Lottery Law includes any activity conducted by the Department of Revenue to sell lottery tickets pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Lottery Law and its rules. Provides that persons who purchase lottery tickets through the Internet in connection with the Department of Revenue's pilot program shall not be convicted of gambling. Effective immediately.

Creates the Handgun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides for the regulation of handgun dealers through licensure by the Department of State Police. Provides that no person may sell or otherwise transfer, expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with the intent to sell or transfer any concealable firearm without being licensed under the Act. Provides, however, that the prohibition does not apply to a person who makes occasional sales, exchanges, or purchases of concealable firearms for the enhancement of a personal collection or as a hobby, or who sells all or part of his or her personal collection of firearms. Sets forth provisions concerning application, fees, duration of licensure, license retention requirements, submissions to the Department, penalties, revocation, and suspension. Grants rulemaking authority to the Department and provides that for the purpose of determining compliance with the Act, the Act may be enforced by any municipality in which a licensee is located or, if a licensee is not located in a municipality, by the county in which a licensee is located.

Amends the Counties Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "taxing district".