Sen. Kimberly Lightford

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a construction contractor or subcontractor operating second division vehicle commercially in this State that fails to display on the side of the vehicle or its trailer the name of the company for which it is employed is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $500 (instead of a petty offense with a fine not to exceed $100).

Amends the MR/DD Community Care Act. Requires the Director of the Department of Public Health to appoint a MR/DD Facility Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Department on all aspects of its responsibilities under the Act. Contains provisions on the composition of the Advisory Board. Changes all references to the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board to the MR/DD Facility Advisory Board. Effective July 1, 2010.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the supervision of persons on parole or mandatory supervised release.

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying prevention, makes changes concerning the criteria for bullying, the written policy on bullying that schools must adopt (including posting requirements), and implementation of the written policy. Requires that schools maintain records concerning any bullying incidents. Adds provisions concerning criminal and civil immunity for specified parties. Adds provisions concerning gang resistance education and training for students. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. Deletes language providing that before July 1, 2006 and after June 30, 2010, the State Board of Education shall provide the primary source of funding through appropriations for the grants for preschool educational program and the funds shall be distributed for the benefit of children who because of their home and community environment are subject to such language, cultural, economic and like disadvantages that they have been determined as a result of screening procedures to be at risk of academic failure. Deletes language that provides that screening procedures shall be based on criteria established by the State Board of Education. Removes the date restrictions of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2010 on the requirement that the State Board of Education shall provide the primary source of funding through appropriations for the program. Effective immediately.

Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Extends the repeal of the Act from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2012. Effective immediately.

Amends the Park District Code. Provides that to take advantage of the increased limiting rate for levy year 2009 approved by a majority of voters at the general primary election held on February 2, 2010, the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of Forest Park may adopt an additional or supplemental budget by a vote of a majority of the full membership of the board to defray expenses and liabilities of the park district to be incurred for corporate purposes of the district during that fiscal year. Provides that the additional or supplemental budget shall be regarded as an amendment of the annual budget for the fiscal year in which it is adopted. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 15, 2010, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 12:00 o'clock noon, or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 12:30 P.M., or until the call of the Speaker.

Mourns the passing of the former village president of Maywood, Ralph Conner.

Recognizes and congratulates the members of the American Institute of Architects as the organization celebrates Architecture Week, April 12 through 18, 2010 and urges the citizens of Illinois to join the organization by helping to improve our communities.