Sen. Christine Radogno

Amends the Uniform Commercial Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the implied repeal of the Act.

Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes a technical change concerning the Architect of the Capitol.

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, as follows: General Funds $145,300; Other State Funds $2,644,823,894; Federal Funds $9,717,460; Total $2,654,686,654.

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that, to obtain compensation under the Act, an employee bears the burden of showing, by a preponderance of the credible evidence, that he or she has sustained accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of the employment and the accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of the employment are the major contributing cause of the medical condition or injury for which compensation is being sought. Defines "major contributing cause". Provides that accidental injuries are not considered to be arising out of and in the course of employment under specified circumstances; adds provisions regarding certain injuries; provides that an injury, its occupational cause, and any resulting manifestations or disability must be established to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, based on objective relevant medical findings; and adds provisions regarding employees who are traveling or on a break. Makes changes regarding workers' compensation insurance. Provides for a reduction of an award by amounts an injured worker has previously received for prior injuries that resulted in permanency awards. Reduces certain payments under fee schedules. Provides that the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, rather than the Director of Insurance, shall adopt rules regarding electronic claims. Provides that the Commission shall establish the Workers' Compensation Ombudsman Program within the Commission and sets forth the Program's responsibilities. Creates the Workers' Compensation Edit, Alignment, and Reform Commission to develop a proposed recodification of the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the Commission shall procure and implement a computer system to replace its current computer system. Makes changes regarding unlawful acts and penalties. Makes other changes.

Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the application of the Act.

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that each child who comes into the care and custody of the Department of Children and Family Services is fully entitled to participate in appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities in a manner that allows that child to participate in his or her community to the fullest extent possible. Requires caregivers to use the reasonable and prudent parent standard in determining whether to give permission for a child in out-of-home care to participate in appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities. Requires caregivers to consider certain factors when using the reasonable and prudent parent standard, including: (i) the child's age, maturity, and developmental level to promote the overall health, safety, and best interests of the child; and (ii) the importance and fundamental value of encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth gained through participation in activities in his or her community. Provides that a caregiver is not liable for harm caused to a child in out-of-home care who participates in an activity approved by the caregiver. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.

Creates the Economic Development Act. Contains only a short title provision.

Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Prohibits public employees and labor organizations from collectively bargaining on certain specified matters. Provides that governing authorities of units of local government, school districts, and community college districts, may by ordinance or resolution prohibit those activities from collective bargaining. Allows the registered voters of units of local government, school districts, and community college districts to petition to have the question of whether those activities should be prohibited from collective bargaining certified and presented to the election authority. Makes similar changes in the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for the 2016 levy year and 2017 levy year, the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law applies to all taxing districts, including home rule units and school districts. Provides that, for the 2016 levy year and the 2017 levy year, the extension limitation under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Excludes from the scope of the Act units of local government and school districts. Excludes from the scope of the term "public works" any public works constructed by a unit of local government or school district. Amends various other Acts to make related changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Contains legislative findings.

Creates the Economic Development Act. Contains only a short title provision.