Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes a technical change in a Section relating to the method of arrest.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2004 the Illinois Department of Transportation shall conduct a pilot project to provide direct payments by the State to subcontractors for construction work upon satisfactory completion of any subcontractor's portion of the contract. Provides that, upon successful completion of the pilot project, the Department shall implement the program for all construction projects. Effective immediately.
Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides that any professional engineer, architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer who in good faith provides engineering services in response to a natural disaster or other catastrophic event shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of his or her acts or omissions in providing the engineering services, except for willful and wanton misconduct. Provides that the immunity applies to services that are provided during an emergency or within 90 days following the end of an emergency. Provides that the time may be extended by an executive order issued by the Governor.
Creates the Abusive Home Loan Practice Act. Provides that a creditor making a home loan may not finance any credit life, credit disability, credit property, or credit unemployment insurance policy, any other life or health insurance premiums, or any payments for any debt cancellation or suspension agreement or contract. Limits the fees a creditor making a home loan may impose. Places additional restrictions on creditors that make high-cost home loans. Provides penalties for violations of the Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning school bus safety.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes technical changes to the short title Section.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Adds a caption and makes technical changes to the short title Section of the Telecommunications Article.
Amends the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2004, the pharmaceutical assistance program covers prescription drugs used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Amends the Uniform Commercial Code. Provides that the Code applies to a transfer by a government or governmental subdivision or agency when the government or governmental subdivision or agency is the account debtor. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department's powers and duties.
