New rules adopted to improve railroad employee working conditionsJanuary 2010Illinois Law Update, Page 16The Illinois Commerce Commission (the commission) amended regulations that require railroad employers to sufficiently protect the health and wellness of their employees, in an effort to further improve the safety and working conditions for railroad employees throughout the state.
Illinois provides catastrophic relief payments to hospitalsDecember 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 604Illinois' Department of Healthcare and Family Services amended rules to provide for over $40 million in catastrophic relief payments to hospitals for the 2009 fiscal year.
Nonlawyers in Administrative AdjudicationsBy Professor Jeffrey A. ParnessDecember 2009Column, Page 636Nonlawyers can represent an employer in administrative proceedings before the IDES.
Registered nurses allowed to administer anesthesiaDecember 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 604The Illinois Department of Public Health modified the rules concerning the licensing requirements for ambulatory surgical treatment centers.
Illinois adopts rules implementing loan repayment assistance program for physiciansNovember 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 552The Illinois Department of Public Health (the department) recently created new rules implementing the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act, which establishes an educational loan repayment assistance program for physicians who practice in Illinois.
New rules set standards for dementia care unitsNovember 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 552The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (the department) recently adopted new rules creating a pilot program for Dementia Care Units in Supportive Living Facilities (SLF) across the state.
Representing DUI Clients Before the Secretary of StateBy Helen W. GunnarssonNovember 2009Article, Page 556A plain-language primer on the SOS process, including some unwritten rules about how to represent your DUI client.
Presenting property tax appealsOctober 2009Column, Page 532Q: The fair market value of my house has decreased since the recession, but my property taxes haven’t. I’ve filed an appeal of my assessment with the Board of Review, and I’m waiting for the hearing. What is my best argument at the hearing? What should I take with me in the way of evidence? What are my chances in getting the taxes reduced?
Illinois updates Illinois veterans' homes codeSeptember 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 444The Illinois Department of Public Health (department) updated the Illinois Veterans' Homes Code. 77 Ill Adm Code 340.
Illinois establishes married families domestic violence grantsAugust 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 392The Illinois Attorney General established the Married Families Domestic Violence Fund (the Fund) to fund the delivery of free legal advocacy, legal assistance, and legal services to married and formerly married victims of domestic violence by means of grants awarded by the Illinois Attorney General to public or private non-profit service providers.
Illinois updates medical prescription prescribing protocolAugust 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 392The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has updated the rules regulating the dispensing of prescription drugs by physicians, dentists, and podiatrists.
Clean air set-aside rules updatedJuly 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 336The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency adopted new standards to regulate clean air set-asides under Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
Personnel rules for public officials and employees updatedJuly 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 336The Department of Central Management Services has updated the personnel rules, pay plans, and position classifications for public officials and employees.
Rules implementing the Illinois Community Care Program revisedJune 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 284Illinois' Department on Aging amended the state's Community Care Program (CCP) to provide for higher quality standards for providers, increase required worker competencies, and improve general oversight by the department. 89 Ill Adm Code 240.
Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax revisedMay 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 226The Illinois Department of revenue revised the retailers' occupation tax as it relates to fly-away aircrafts and taxes charged by hotels and similar establishments for the rental of meeting, conference, banquet, and other similar types of rooms when food and beverages are provided. 86 Ill Adm Code 130.
Rules amended implementing the Consumer Installment Loan actMay 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 226The Department of Financial and Professional regulation amended the rules implementing the Consumer Installation Loan Act (205 ILCS 670/22) as it relates to title-secured loans. 38 Ill Adm Code 110.
Department of Revenue amends rules governing income taxes in IllinoisApril 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 174The Department of Revenue amended several sections and added two new sections to Ill Adm Code 100. The updates implement the amendments made to the Illinois Income Tax Act (IITA) (35 ILCS 5).
Illinois Grain Code updatedApril 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 174The Department of Agriculture updated the state's Grain Code to establish a single system of governmental regulation for the Illinois grain industry. 8 Ill Adm Code 281.
Community Care Program updatedMarch 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 122The Department on Aging amended Title 89 Ill Adm Code 240, which regulates social services and governs the Illinois Community Care Program.
Department of Human Services Act amended. PA 095-0998March 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 122The Illinois General Assembly has amended the Department of Human Services Act by adding and deleting language in Section 10-10, and adding Section 10-60. 20 ILCS 1305/10-10, 10-60.
New life insurance standards for reserve liabilities and nonforfeiture valuesMarch 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 122The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation added a new Part to Title 50 entitled,Preneed Life Insurance Minimum Standards for Determining Reserve Liabilities and Nonforfeiture Values. 50 Ill Adm Code 1414, 32 Ill Reg. 19725.
Amendments made to safety standards for construction of Types I and II school busesFebruary 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 70To ensure that public and private agencies are cognizant of and meet minimum safety standards related to vehicle construction, the Department of Transportation made several amendments to Parts 440 and 442 of Title 92 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
Procedures for disposing of confidential records updatedFebruary 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 70The State Records Commission amended Title 44 of the Illinois Administrative Code, which regulates Government Contracts, Procurement, and Property Management. 44 Ill Adm Code 4400.
Emergency Contact Database to be created. PA 095-0898January 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 16The Illinois Identification Card Act has been amended by adding section 11A, and the Illinois Vehicle Code has been amended by adding section 6-117.2. 15 ILCS 335/11A and 625 ILCS 5/6-117.2.
State Income Tax rules updatedJanuary 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 16The Illinois Department of Revenue amended Title 86, which governs Illinois state income tax rules. 86 Ill Adm Code 100.7300 et seq. The purpose of the amendment is to provide guidance on the application of the Illinois income tax withholding requirements for employers.
Changes made to requirements for local government health planDecember 2008Illinois Law Update, Page 612The Department of Central Management Services made a number of amendments to Title 80, Part 2160, relating to the Local Government Health Plan ("plan"). 80 Ill Adm Code 2160.
