Subject Index Administrative Law

Illinois amends state’s vending facility program for the blind

April
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 180
The Illinois Department of Human Services (the department) amended the state's vending facility program for the blind. 

Illinois modifies rules pertaining to the electronic prescription monitoring program

March
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 128
The Illinois Department of Human Services (the department) recently amended the state's currently existing electronic prescription monitoring program (the program).  

New rules recognize and register non-public schools for block grant funding

March
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 128
The Illinois State Board of Education (the board) recently adopted new rules that set forth the requirements for recognition and registration of non-public schools with the state.

Illinois amends layoff protocol for merit compensation/salary grade employees

February
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (the department) modified the regulations concerning the layoff of merit compensation system employees of state agencies. 

Rules adopted to govern American Recovery and Reinvestment Act education funds

February
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
The Illinois State Board of Education (the board) recently adopted rules to regulate funds distributed to Illinois school districts throughout the state through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

Federal courts have jurisdiction over legal malpractice claims in patent infringement cases

January
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
On November 10, 2009, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County finding, in a legal malpractice suit, that the contingent fee arrangement between the parties was not void, and that jurisdiction over the malpractice claim rested exclusively with the federal courts. 

Illinois adopts adverse health care event reporting rules

January
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The Illinois Department of Public Health (the department) recently created new rules implementing the Illinois Adverse Health Care Events Reporting Law of 2005.  

New rules adopted to improve railroad employee working conditions

January
2010
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The 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 adopts new rules governing rehabilitation of juvenile sex offenders

December
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 604
The Sex Offender Management Board adopted new sections regulating the treatment and rehabilitation of convicted juvenile sex offenders.  

Illinois provides catastrophic relief payments to hospitals

December
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 604
Illinois' 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 Adjudications

By Professor Jeffrey A. Parness
December
2009
Column
, Page 636
Nonlawyers can represent an employer in administrative proceedings before the IDES.

Registered nurses allowed to administer anesthesia

December
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 604
The 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 physicians

November
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 552
The 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 units

November
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 552
The 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 State

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
November
2009
Cover Story
, Page 556
A plain-language primer on the SOS process, including some unwritten rules about how to represent your DUI client.

Presenting property tax appeals

October
2009
Column
, Page 532
Q: 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 adopts all hazards campus emergency plan and violence prevention plan

September
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 444
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (agency) adopted the All Hazards Campus Emergency Plan and Violence Prevention Plan, effective on June 5, 2009. 

Illinois updates Illinois veterans’ homes code

September
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 444
The Illinois Department of Public Health (department) updated the Illinois Veterans' Homes Code. 77 Ill Adm Code 340.

Illinois establishes married families domestic violence grants

August
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 392
The 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 protocol

August
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 392
The 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 updated

July
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 336
The 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 updated

July
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 336
The Department of Central Management Services has updated the personnel rules, pay plans, and position classifications for public officials and employees.

Changes made to the rules implementing the Medical Practice Act of 1987 regarding the use of lasers

June
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
The Department of Financial and Profes-Regulation altered the rules implement- sional ing the Medical Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 60, by adding a section addressing the use of lasers. 68 Ill Adm Code 1285. 

Rules implementing the Illinois Community Care Program revised

June
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
Illinois' 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 revised

May
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 226
The 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 act

May
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 226
The 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 Illinois

April
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 174
The 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 updated

April
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 174
The 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 updated

March
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 122
The 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 095-0998

March
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 122
The 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.

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