Amends the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act. Expands the definition of the term "police station" to include a campus police department located on any college or university owned or controlled by the State or any private college or private university that is not owned or controlled by the State.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
Sets forth whereas clauses providing that (i) it is the policy and intent of the State of Illinois that every student has the right to the same level of educational services as every other student in this State, to the extent allowed by State funds; (ii) every student should have a teacher assignment by no later than the tenth day of class following the opening of the school year, and every school district should complete student scheduling by 30 days prior to the first day of class at the opening of the school year; (iii) every school district should provide its students with an education that promotes the personal development and civic responsibility of the student and that includes a meaningful opportunity for instruction in civics, history, art, music, and foreign languages; and (iv) school districts should give due weight to the special problems of children living in districts with high concentrations of poverty when considering the method in which they will provide an education. Resolves that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the State Superintendent of Education and disseminated by the State Superintendent of Education to all school districts in this State.
Mourns the death of Bishop DeArmond Southern Mathews.
Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Requires an applicant for licensure as a locksmith agency to provide certain specified information to the Department. Requires a licensee who provides locksmith services to document certain information on the work order provided to the customer. Sets forth provisions concerning the address of record, additional grounds for discipline, physical or mental examinations, consent orders, restoration of licenses after disciplinary proceedings, administrative reviews, subpoenas, compelling testimony, powers and duties of the Department, fees, rosters, and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Defines "address of record", "applicant", and "licensee". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Council on Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2008. Extends the date of repeal of the Act from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012. Effective immediately.
Appropriates $400,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Environmental Protection Agency for a grant to the Addison Creek Restoration Commission for purposes related to the floodplain management. Effective July 1, 2009.
Creates the Nursing Care and Quality Improvement Act. Provides that each hospital shall implement a staffing plan that (i) provides adequate, appropriate, and quality delivery of health care services, (ii) protects patient safety, and (iii) is consistent with the requirements of the Act. Sets forth the minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratios required in a unit of a hospital during each shift in that unit. Sets forth development and reevaluation requirements for the staffing plan. Prohibits a hospital from discharging, discriminating against, or retaliating against (i) a nurse in any manner with respect to any aspect of employment based on the nurse's refusal of a work assignment under certain conditions or (ii) a nurse or any individual, who, in good faith, reports a violation of the Act, initiates, cooperates, or otherwise participates in an investigation or proceeding under the Act, or informs or discusses with other individuals or with representatives of hospital employees a violation or suspected violation of the Act. Sets forth penalties for violation of the Act.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Contains provisions concerning financial assistance and payment plans that are approved by the Commission for low-income customers. Specifies the requirements for the financial assistance and payment plans. Provides that an electric utility shall be permitted to recover all of its uncollectibles through an automatic adjustment clause tariff. Effective immediately.
Amends the Savings Bank Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate.
