Sen. Don Harmon

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning bond.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that in the event of a nonrenewal if a nonrenewal notice is not sent to the insured at least 60 days (now at least 31, but less than 60) before the expiration of the policy, the policy shall be renewed for an additional year on the same terms and conditions. Current law provides that if the notice requirements are not met the policy must be renewed for 60 days or until similar insurance is obtained by the insured. Provides that if a company notifies an insured of a renewal premium increase of 30% or more, the company shall extend the policy to allow 60 days notice of exact premium. Effective immediately.

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

Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to create the Office of Administrative Hearings. Provides that the Office shall conduct administrative hearings for agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor, except for the Illinois Public Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Industrial Commission, the Civil Service Commission, the Pollution Control Board, the Illinois State Police Merit Board, the Property Tax Appeal Board, and the Human Rights Commission. Provides for the appointment of a Chief Administrative Law Judge by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Law Judge. Sets qualifications for administrative law judges employed by the Office. Sets out procedures for the conduct of administrative hearings by the Office. Provides for the transfer of personnel and property to the Office from State agencies. Amends the Personnel Code to exempt employees of the Office from the provisions of the Code. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt rules.

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt rules.

Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases the retirement formula for certain regular coordinated members from 1.67% to 2.0% of final average compensation per year of service. Increases the employee contribution rate for those members from 4% to 5%. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in the Section that creates the offense of unlawful purchase of a firearm.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning waste from multiple generators.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the continuation of group hospital, surgical and major medical coverage after termination of employment or membership.