Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
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Resolves that the State Board of Education, the Board of Higher Education, and the Office of the Governor shall jointly appoint a task force to recommend a sequence of strategic steps to implement improvements in school leadership preparation in this State.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the reading of meters.
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department shall not require a premises identification number to exhibit or enter livestock or horses at any fair or exhibition in Illinois, unless required by federal law or regulation, without first receiving approval for such a requirement from the governing board of the fair or exhibition.
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for an employer to procure a consumer report for employment purposes where any information contained in the consumer report bears on an individual's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity. Provides that the prohibition does not apply if the information is substantially job related and the employer's reasons for the use of the information are disclosed to the individual in writing or the information is required by law. Effective immediately.
Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning funding for the Department of Military Affairs.
Amends the Contractor Prompt Payment Act. Provides that under a construction contract, it is unlawful to withhold more than 5% retainage on payments earned by contractors and subcontractors, and that upon completion of 50% of the work under the contract, retainage may not exceed 2.5%. Effective immediately.
Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the establishment of the Authority.
Mourns the death of Roy A. Lee of Carlinville.
Mourns the death of Perina E. Verticchio of Gillespie.