Amendments to radiation installations requirementsFebruary 2013Illinois Law Update, Page 72The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the "Agency") recently adopted amendments to registration and operator requirements for radiation installations. 32 Ill. Adm. Code 320.
Program review for private colleges and universitiesJuly 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 352The Board of Higher Education (“the Board”) recently adopted amendments to the regulations governing private colleges and universities. 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1030.
Implementation of the Farmer's Market Technology Improvement ProgramMarch 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 132The Department of Human Services ("Department") recently enacted a new rule under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to implement the Farmers' Market Technology Improvement Program. 89 Ill Adm Code 121.117.
Creation of the Illinois Tollway Office of the Inspector GeneralJanuary 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 16The Toll Highway Act ("Act") [605 ILCS 10] was recently amended to create the independent Illinois Tollway Office of the Inspector General ("OIG"). 2 Ill Adm Code 3430
Implementation of Emergency Medical Services ActJanuary 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 16The Illinois Emergency Medical Services ("EMS") and Trauma Center Code ("code") were recently revised as authorized by section 210 of the EMS Systems Act ("act") [210 ILCS 50/1].
Changes in the Illinois AmeriCorps programDecember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 610The Illinois Department of Human Services ("department") recently took over responsibility for the AmeriCorps program, which was originally under the Lieutenant Governor's Office. 77 Ill Adm Code 2250.
Implementation of torture allegation investigationsDecember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 610The Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission ("TIRC") was recently created as authorized by §775 of the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission Act [775 ILCS 40].
Changes in hunting and trapping regulations for 21 animalsNovember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 556The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently amended the Wildlife Code for hunting of raccoons, opossums, striped skunks, red foxes, gray foxes, coyotes, woodchucks, ducks, geese, coots, doves, crows, woodcocks, snipes, rails, and teals as authorized by various sections of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.13, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.23, 2.26, 2.30, 2.33, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.27, 3.28, and 3.29].
Changes in the Illinois Educational Relations Board freedom of information provisionsNovember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 556The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (board) recently changed its rules regarding its Freedom of Information procedures to keep up with changes to the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140]. 2 Ill Adm Code 2676.
Implementing standard nonforfeiture law for life insuranceOctober 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 496The Illinois Department of Insurance recently adopted new rules for reasonable nonforfeiture benefits in the event a consumer decides to terminate certain life insurance policies as authorized by section 229.2 of the Illinois Insurance Code [215 ILCS 5/229.2].
Implementing the Illinois Athlete Agents ActOctober 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 496The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently enacted rules to implement the Illinois Athlete Agents Act [225 ILCS 401].
Changes in white-tailed deer huntingSeptember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 440The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently amended the Wildlife Code for white-tailed deer hunting using firearms, bow and arrows, and muzzleloading rifles as authorized by various sections of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 1.13, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.21, 2.24, 2.25, 2.26, 2.33, 3.5, 3.35].
Implementation of Angel Investment Credit ProgramSeptember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 440The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity enacted rules to implement the Angel Investment Credit Program. 14 Ill Adm Code 531. Key new rules will be examined in this article, but the entire section should be consulted to understand all the aspects of the new program. The amended rules became effective on June 1, 2011.
Implementing grievance procedures under the Americans with Disabilities ActAugust 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 388The Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender (Office) adopted new rules for grievance procedures under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and authorized by the State Appellate Defender Act. 4 Ill Adm Code 2100.
Update of the Elder and Neglect ProgramAugust 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 388The Department on Aging updated the Elder and Neglect Program. 89 Ill Adm Code 270. Some key new sections and amendments will be examined in this article, but the entire section should be consulted to see all updated rules.
New rules for the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection ActJuly 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 336The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ("department") recently enacted rulemaking in conjunction with the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act [Public Act 96-1420] ("act").
New regulations for real estate licensingJune 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 286The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently repealed and replaced the majority of the Real Estate License Act of 2000 with an updated and reorganized version. 68 Ill Adm Code 1450.
Amendments to regulations governing barbershops and related entitiesApril 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 180The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently adopted amendments adding more stringent sanitary, safety and compliance standards for barbershops and other related entities including cosmetology centers.
Changes in Illinois Election CodeApril 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 180The State Board of Elections recently amended the Campaign Finance Act to implement the provisions of Public Act 96-0832.
Changes in Equal Pay in Employment regulationsMarch 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 124The Illinois Department of Labor recently amended the rules governing complaints under the Equal Pay in Employment regulations. 56 Ill Adm Code 320.
