Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State policy.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Changes the allocation of monies from the Used Tire Management Fund. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes a technical change in a Section defining "Associate Procurement Officers".

Creates the Illinois Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Creates the offense of unlawful interference with access to reproductive health services. Establishes penalties. Provides that a person aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action to enjoin the violation, for compensatory and punitive damages, and for the costs of suit and reasonable fees for attorneys and expert witnesses. Provides that the Attorney General, a State's Attorney, or a municipal attorney may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of this Act, for compensatory damages to persons aggrieved by a violation of this Act, and for the assessment of a civil penalty against each violator of this Act.

Creates the Illinois Short-Term Loan and Title Loan Regulation Act. Provides that the Department of Financial Institutions shall license and regulate entities that offer short-term loans (loans under which a lender accepts either: a post-dated check; authorization to debit a borrower's bank account; or future wages by the wage assignment) or title loans (loans wherein, at commencement, a borrower provides to the lender, as security for the loan, physical possession of the obligor's title to a motor vehicle, a boat, or any other personal property). Establishes requirements and restrictions applicable to license applications and licensing. Sets forth limitations, requirements, and disclosures applicable to loan agreements, terms of loans, finance charges, and renewal of loans. Provides for: revocation, suspension, and surrender of licenses; information to be available to the public; complaint handling; hearings; books and records; reports; advertising; prohibited acts; requirements and restrictions applicable to vehicle and boat titles; liens; penalties; enforcement; bonding; administrative rules; and other matters. Amends the Financial Institutions Code to provide that the Department of Financial Institutions shall administer the Illinois Short-Term and Title Loan Regulation Act. Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act to provide that the Act does not apply to short-term and title loans. Provides that a violation of the Illinois Short-Term and Title Loan Regulation Act constitutes a violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective January 1, 2005.

Amends the Toll Highway Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that Judges of the Circuit of Cook County may be retained in office by approval of Judicial Review Commissions or by approval of three-fifths of the voters at retention elections. Provides for appointment of the circuit-wide and subcircuit commissions. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the Code.

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to prohibit court orders and judgments from concealing public hazards. Effective July 1, 2003, and applies to causes of action accruing on or after that date.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Requires that the competitive sealed bid method of selection include, when practical, a reverse auction period when responsive bidders may lower their bids. Effective immediately.