Sen. Christine Radogno

Creates the Identity Protection Act. Prohibits a State or local government agency from using an individual's social security number in certain ways, subject to various exceptions. Requires each State or local government agency to develop and implement an identity protection plan. Provides that any employee of a State or local government agency who intentionally violates the provisions of the Act is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Preempts the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately.

Urges the United States Surface Transportation Board to not approve the sale of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company to the Canadian National Railroad.

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may not acquire, construct, or maintain a waterworks or sewerage system outside of its corporate boundaries without the approval by referendum of a majority of the voters residing in the territory outside of the corporate boundaries that will be served by the waterworks or sewerage system. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Requires an electric utility to procure or obtain renewable energy resources in amounts equal to provided quantities. Requires an electric utility to report to the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding compliance with renewable energy resource standards by April 1 of each year beginning in 2008. Provides penalties for an electric utility that fails to procure or obtain the full amount of renewable energy resources as required by specified provisions. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules as necessary within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to assist in implementing methods of procurement, accounting, tracking, and reporting in order to achieve the stated objectives. Provides that electric utilities may enter into long-term contracts of up to 20 years with providers of renewable energy resources. Provides that the provisions shall not prohibit an electric utility from issuing a competitive solicitation for renewable energy resources in order to meet the required standards. Effective immediately.

Amends the Election Code. Provides for special primaries and elections to fill vacancies following the 2008 general election and occurring on or before January 1, 2009 in the office of United States Senator or office of Representative in Congress. Makes implementing and conforming changes. These provisions are repealed on January 1, 2010. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the Election Code. With respect to the disclosure of gifts in statements of economic interests, requires that (i) gifts to the spouse of the person making the statement and to immediate family members living in the same household are considered gifts to the person making the statement; (ii) gifts from persons and entities (now, entities) be disclosed; and (iii) the nature and value of each gift be specified. Requires that the State Board of Elections' website include with filed campaign finance reports (i) a notice that statements of economic interests contain information about public officials and candidates and (ii) a link to the Secretary of State website pages containing statements of economic interests of State officials and candidates. Effective July 1, 2007.

Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires that the Governor's submitted budget include information concerning the amount and description of overdue bills and invoices under the State Prompt Payment Act. Amends the Prompt Payment Act. Accelerates the payment period from 60 days after the bill is submitted to 30 days after the bill is submitted. Increases the interest penalty from 1% to 1.5% if the payment is not made within 60 days after the bill is submitted. Effective immediately.

Creates the Veterinary Loan Repayment Program Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish the Veterinary Loan Repayment Program to increase the number of veterinarians practicing in designated veterinary resource shortage areas in the State by providing educational loan repayment assistance grants to veterinarians. Sets forth eligibility requirements under the Program and the service obligation required for assistance under the Program. Provides for the assessment of damages by the Department upon the failure of a recipient to fulfill the terms of the service obligation. Requires the Department to submit an annual report. Creates the Veterinary Loan Repayment Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the State Finance Act to establish the Fund. Effective July 1, 2008.

Creates the Legislative Contract Disclosure Act and the Lieutenant Governor's Contract Disclosure Act and amends the State Budget Law, the Attorney General Act, the Secretary of State Act, the State Comptroller Act, the State Treasurer Act, and the Illinois State Auditing Act. Requires that the offices of statewide officers, legislators, legislative agencies, and the Auditor General post on their websites disclosures with respect to each of their contracts with an annual value of $50,000 or more. Specifies the contents of the disclosure, including the names of the contracting entity and others with whom the contracting entity has a financial relationship. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to require posting on the online Procurement Bulletin of similar disclosures by bidders and offerors on State contracts with an annual value of $50,000 or more. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to make changes with respect to the following: amendments to contracts; contents of the Procurement Bulletin; contract renewals; use of competitive bidding; sole source procurements; emergency procurements; bidders and offerors authorized to do business in Illinois; contract specifications; expense reimbursement; contract payments; lease holdovers; conflict of interest waivers; and contract voidability. Effective immediately.