Amends the Compensation Review Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
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Amends the Governor Succession Act to add a Section caption.
Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Chicago to erect a plaque on the Lincoln Avenue Bridge in Chicago in memory of Lynn Frances Hirsch.
Creates the Conveyance Act of 2003. Contains a short title only.
Amends the Election Code. Permits a county clerk, rather than a county canvassing board, to perform the canvass of votes after a consolidated primary election or a consolidated election.
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Changes the title of the form to the Illinois Statutory Short Form Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (instead of the Illinois Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Health Care).
Makes an appropriation for FY04 to Northeastern Illinois University from the General Revenue Fund for teacher grant matching funds. Effective on July 1, 2003.
Creates the Computer Lemon Act. Establishes rights for purchasers of defective computers and specified related devices in the case of ineffective repairs under warranty, failure of a manufacturer to take timely action regarding repairs, or repeated malfunctions or defects. Requires manufacturers to provide specified notices and keep specified records. Provides that a purchaser may bring a civil action against a manufacturer that violates the Act and recover damages, attorney's fees, costs, and expert expenses. Provides that a knowing violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act accordingly.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning child care for TANF recipients, provides that beginning July 1, 2004, the rates paid by the Department of Human Services to all providers of child care services who are licensed under the Child Care Act of 1969 shall be increased by an amount equal to 2% of the rates in effect on June 30, 2004. Effective July 1, 2004.
Amends the State Gift Ban Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning imposing a gift ban.