Subject Index Administrative Law

New life insurance standards for reserve liabilities and nonforfeiture values

March
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 122
The 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 buses

February
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 70
To 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 updated

February
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 70
The 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 095-0898

January
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The 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.

New responsibilities for Electronic Registration and Titling Service Providers

January
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The Secretary of State amended section 1010.245 of Title 92, which deals with certificates of title and the registration of vehicles.   

State Income Tax rules updated

January
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The 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 plan

December
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 612
The 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. 

Code of Criminal Procedure amended to accommodate those with developmental disabilities. PA 095-0897

December
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 612
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 by changing the heading of Article 106b and amending Section 106B-5. 725 ILCS 5/106B-5. 

Personnel rules for public officials and employees revised

December
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 612
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State made several changes to Title 80, Subtitle B, Chapter II, Part 420, Personnel Rules, Pay Plans, and Position Classifications. 80 Ill Adm Code 420. 

New rules allowing animals in hospitals for therapy programs

November
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 554
The Department of Public Health made two amendments and added a new section to Part 250, which governs hospital licensing requirements. 77 Ill Adm Code 250.

New rules governing the monthly income ceiling for childcare eligibility

November
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 554
The Department of Human Services (DHS) amended 89 Ill Adm Code 500, which deals with the general program provisions for childcare.

Oversight of towing companies increased

November
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 554
The Illinois Commerce Commission added a new part to Title 92, Part 1715, relating to safety relocation towing. 92 Ill Adm Code 1715. 

Changes to the Illinois income tax laws

October
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 504
The Illinois Department of Revenue made several amendments and added two sections to Part 100 of Title 86, relating to the assessment and collection of Illinois income tax. 

Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Thomas M. Battista
October
2008
Article
, Page 516
An agency rules against your client and you want a court to review the decision. What's the next step? This article explains.

New law attempts to simplify zoning hearings

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2008
LawPulse
, Page 498
 A new law classifies zoning decisions as legislative acts, not administrative rulings. This will streamline zoning proceedings, proponents say.

Training for Individuals who use Radionuclides for Medical Purposes

September
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 444
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency amended the rules governing medical use of radioactive material.

Amendments made to rules governing Illinois elevator safety

August
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 390
The Elevator Safety Review Board made several amendments to Title 41, Fire Protection, Part 1000, Illinois Elevator Safety Rules. 41 Ill Adm Code 1000. 

Implementation of the Green Government Illinois Act

August
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 390
In an effort to demonstrate Illinois' commitment to conserving natural resources, reducing negative environmental impacts, and decreasing green house gas emissions, the Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council adopted the Green Governments Illinois Act. 

Agency Energy Efficiency Act passed. PA 095-0559

July
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 340
The Illinois General Assembly has passed the Agency Energy Efficiency Act to address the energy use of state agencies. PA 095-0559.

New restrictions on the availability of confidential information to caregivers

July
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 340
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), amended 89 Ill Adm Code 431, which deals with the disclosure of foster children's confidential information. 

New rules for licensed facilities that ship and possess radioactive material

July
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 340
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency made several amendments and added two new sections to 32 Ill Adm Code 330, governing the tracking of radioactive material. 

New rules governing reporting requirements of private biodiesel producers

July
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 340
The Department of Revenue amended 86 Ill Adm Code 500, in an effort to impose reporting and payment requirements on those who produce biodiesel fuel or biodiesel fuel blends for self-use. 86 Ill. Adm. Code 500. 

Easing restrictions on who may order medication and treatment

June
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
Effective March 10, 2008, the Department of Public Health has made two changes to the "Hospital Licensing Requirements" section of its rules. 77 Ill Adm Code 250. 

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act is amended. PA 095-0427

June
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
Sections 4.3 and 70 of the Mental Heath and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act have been amended by the General Assembly. 20 ILCS 1705/4.3 and 70. Subsection (b) of Section 4.3, concerning "Site visits and inspections," has been changed by adding language providing that the Department of Human Services will establish a system of "regular and ongoing" on-site inspections "that shall occur at least annually." 

New licensing requirements for fire equipment distributors

June
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
The Office of the State Fire Marshall made changes to 41 Ill Adm Code 280. The changes apply to companies and their employees that service, hydro-test, recharge, install, maintain, replace, repair or inspect all types of fire extinguishers, suppression devices or systems.

Rules protect people whose insurance carriers fail to provide proof of coverage

June
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
The Department has modified their rules governing insurance in Part 2025, titled "Illinois Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Standards." 50 Ill Adm Code 2025.

ADA grievance procedures clarified

May
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has amended Part 800 of the Illinois Administrative Code to clarify the procedure that complainants must follow when they file grievances with the Council regarding alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC §12101 et seq). 4 Ill Adm Code 800.

Amendments made to Teacher Certification Criteria and a new Master Principal Program

May
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
The State Board of Education added two new sections to 23 Ill Adm Code 25 and made changes to several sections. 23 Ill Adm Code 25. 

Tapping Agency Expertise: The Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction

By James W. Hilliard
May
2008
Article
, Page 256
Courts use the doctrine to refer an issue to an administrative agency for expert determination. Here's how it works in Illinois.

New Rules governing Tax Shelters, Listed Transactions, and Credits for Business Assets

April
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 180
The Department of Revenue made several amendments and added two new sections governing tax shelters to the Income Tax part of Title 86 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 86 Ill Adm Code 100. 

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