Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2006, each person selling architectural coatings in the State must collect from the buyer a fee of $0.20 for each gallon of architectural coating sold. Provides that each person selling general use pesticides in the State must collect from the buyer a fee of $0.20 for each unit of general use pesticide sold. Requires the seller to pay the fee, less a collection allowance, to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the Household Hazardous Waste Management Programs Fund. Sets forth the purposes for which the moneys in the Household Hazardous Waste Management Fund may be used. Requires retailers to make a quarter-annual tax return to the Department of Revenue concerning the fees. Sets forth procedures for administrative proceedings and hearings by the Department of Revenue concerning the collection of the fees and for judicial review of those decisions. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, subject to the approval of a federal waiver, persons who are 21 years of age or older who have received Medicaid benefits under provisions concerning persons under age 21 who would qualify as disabled shall remain eligible for continued Medicaid benefits, outside an institution, at a level of care appropriate to meet the individual needs of the person, provided that a physician annually determines that the person requires the level of care provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility. Requires an annual report by the Department of Human Services beginning January 1, 2007. Requires the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Illinois Department of Public Aid, and the Division of Specialized Care for Children of the University of Illinois to enter into an interagency agreement for the purpose of cooperatively establishing a program of case management for any person who receives Medicaid benefits under the provisions concerning persons under age 21 who would qualify as disabled. Sets forth the minimum requirements for case management services. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes technical changes in Sections concerning the short titles.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the offense of pandering.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
Creates the Right to a Remedy and Justice Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Amends the Gestational Surrogacy Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Financial Institutions Electronic Documents and Digital Signature Act. For purposes of the Act, defines "financial institution" to include subsidiaries and affiliates of banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, and credit unions. If a financial institution is required by law to provide or make available certain information in writing to consumers, provides that the use of an electronic record to provide or make available that information satisfies the writing requirement if the consumer consents and if certain notices are provided. Provides that oral communication or recording of oral communication does not qualify as an electronic record. Contains other provisions concerning the rights of consumers, the effect of failure to obtain electronic consent or confirmation of consent, the effect of withdrawal of consent, and prior consent. Effective immediately.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that no person shall possess or use tobacco in any of its forms in an institution or facility of the County Department of Corrections. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that no person shall possess or use tobacco in any of its forms in an institution or facility of the Department. Deletes a provision requiring the selling prices for all goods to be sufficient to cover the costs of the goods and an additional charge of up to 35% for tobacco products if the facility maintains a commissary or commissaries. Amends the County Jail Act. Provides that the Warden of the jail or other person shall not permit any person to possess or use tobacco in any of its forms in the jail. Effective January 1, 2007, except that the changes to the Counties Code are effective July 1, 2007.