Designates the portion of Illinois Route 149 East from U.S. Route 51 to the Jackson County Line as the "Veterans Memorial Highway".
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the initial standard registration fee shall not be required for persons changing registration of a vehicle following the death of a spouse, if that vehicle was owned by the deceased spouse. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. In provisions concerning applications for a permit submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, provides for the issuance of a deficiency letter if additional information or documentation is needed for the application to be considered and the permit issued.
Amends the Service Member's Employment Tenure Act. Expands the definition of "military service" to include any period of active duty by members of the National Guard who are called to active duty pursuant to an order of the Governor of this State or an order of a governor of any other state as provided by law. Effective immediately.
Designates the City of Murphysboro as the BBQ Capital of Illinois.
Mourns the death of Edward Jordan.
Congratulates Richard and Carolyn Stubblefield on winning the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Volunteer in Excellence Award.
Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Grow Illinois Jobs Fund. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2016, of the proceeds from the tax imposed under the Act on wine other than cider containing less than 7% alcohol per volume, 2 cents per gallon shall be deposited into the Grow Illinois Jobs Fund. Provides that the moneys in the Fund shall be equally distributed between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the specific purpose of developing and promoting the grape and wine industry in Illinois. Effective immediately.
