Appropriates $1,300,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health to provide funding to address the problem of access to asthma treatment in minority populations by establishing a mobile pilot program to treat children with asthma. Effective July 1, 2008.
Makes appropriations to the Court of Claims from specified funds for payment of claims. Effective July 1, 2007.
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Eliminates provisions that allowed an hourly wage of 50 cents below the regular minimum wage to be paid to an employee under 18 years of age. Makes other conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2009.
Makes appropriations to the Office of the State Treasurer for its FY08 ordinary and contingent expenses, other expenses of the Office, grants, and bond payments. Effective July 1, 2007.
Creates the Public-Private Partnerships for Passenger Rail Service Act. Contains a short title only.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Requires that a special government agent file his or her statement of economic interests within 60 days after assuming responsibilities as a special government agent (now, within 30 days after making an ex parte communication). Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits all State employees from obtaining State contracts (now, those earning more than 60% of the Governor's compensation). Requires that a waiver from the prohibition against obtaining State contracts must be filed within the earlier of 60 days after it is issued or when contract performance begins, and provides that the contract is voidable if the waiver is not filed within that period. Prohibits the State from entering into a contract with respect to the issuance of bonds or other securities with an entity that uses an independent consultant. Defines an independent consultant. Requires that a State contract with an entity subject to certain Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board requirements for reporting political contributions must include a certification of compliance during the contract with those requirements. Provides that violation makes the contract voidable by the State and bars the entity from State contracts with respect to issuance of bonds or other securities for 10 years. Permanently bars an entity found guilty of violating the rules prohibitions against obtaining or retaining securities business and making political contributions or payments. Effective immediately.
Amends the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. Adds a provision requiring that the Plan provide coverage for mammograms and prosthetic devices or reconstructive surgery incident to a mastectomy, Pap tests, prostate-specific antigen tests, colorectal cancer examination and screening, and contraceptives as required under certain Sections of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that any expense or charge for routine physical examinations or tests related to certain covered benefits are not excluded from coverage under the Plan. Deletes a provision excluding any expense or charge for oral contraceptives used for birth control or any other temporary birth control measures from coverage under the Plan.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning federal disallowances in connection with the County Provider Trust Fund.
Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Provides that the bill may be referred to as the School Construction Act of 2007. Decreases by $1 the amount authorized for school construction bonds. Effective immediately.
Appropriates $350,000 to the Juvenile Defender Resource Center for the employment of 3 attorneys, one responsible for training, and 2 other attorneys to travel the circuits to provide legal advice and to identify expert witnesses in serious felony cases and for training expenses, travel, and office expenses. Effective July 1, 2007.
