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Articles on Administrative Law

New sections added and amendments made regarding motions and appeals to the Property Tax Appeal Board March 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 118 The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board has amended Part 1910 of Title 86, 86 Ill Adm Code 1910. The Board has added new sections and amended the Part with regard to motions, notice and consolidation of appeals. 
Changes made to assist in implementing a computer-based CPA exam February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 The Illinois Board of Examiners recently amended and added a new section to Part 1400 of Title 23, 23 Ill Adm Code 1400.
Information requirements for UCC forms updated February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 Effective November 28, 2005, the Illinois Secretary of State has amended Part 180 of Title 14, 14 Ill Adm Code 180. 
Minimum levels of financial responsibility for Illinois drivers altered February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 The Illinois Department of Transportation has added new sections to Part 387 of Title 92, 92 Ill Adm Code 387, that will be effective as of November 10, 2005. 
New naming guidelines issued for limited liability companies February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 Part 178 of Title 14, known as the Limited Liability Company Act, has been amended by the Secretary of State in two pertinent parts, effective November 28, 2005.
New naming guidelines issued for limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 The Secretary of State has amended Part 171 of Title 14, 14 Ill Adm Code 171, also known as the Uniform Limited Partnership Act. 
Political committee raffle requirements changed February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 Effective November 7, 2005, the State Board of Elections has amended Part 210 of Title 26, 26 Ill Adm Code 210, which guides raffles run by political committees.
Capital Development Board Energy Code repealed January 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 The Illinois Capital Development Board recently repealed the Capital Development Board Energy Code, found in Part 600 of Title 71, 71 Ill Adm Code 600. 
The definition of substantial services clarified as pertains to rehabilitation cases January 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 Part 595 of Title 89, 89 Ill Adm Code 595, has been amended by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The amendment provides additional information on substantial services. 
Illinois Department of Human Services January 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 The Department of Human Services amended Part 686 of Title 89, effective october 17, 2005. 
New grounds for driver's license suspension January 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 Effective october 7, 2005, the Secretary of State added a new section to Part 1040 of
Reliable enforcement of Public accounting act encouraged January 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 Part 1430 of Title 68, 68 Ill Adm Code 1430, has been amended by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 
Standards clarified for termination or denial of HSP services January 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 In an attempt to clarify those customer actions that cause a customer's home Service Program (hSP) services to be terminated, the Department of Human Services has amended Part 684 of Title 89, 89 Ill Adm Code 684. 
Changes made to fee structure for processing requests for conviction information December 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 622 The Illinois Department of State Police has recently amended Part 1215 of Title 20, 20 Ill Adm Code 1215, regarding fees for processing electronic requests and requests for conviction information.
Icc personnel barred from accepting gratuities December 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 622 Part 100 of Title 83 has been amended by the Illinois Commerce Commission to adhere to section 2-102(b) of the Public Utilities Act to bar the Commission's personnel from accepting gratuities from entities that are subject to the Commission's supervision. 
New health requirements for indoor physical fitness facilities December 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 622 Pursuant to the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act, the Department of Public health has added Part 527 to Title 77 (77 Ill Adm Code 527). 
Part-time/concurrent service may be considered to determine service time under SURS December 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 622 Effective September 6, 2005, the Illinois State Universities retirement System has added a new section to Part 1600 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1600.
Employers to file quarterly tax returns for deductions and withholdings November 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 564 The Illinois Department of Revenue (Department) recently amended Part 100 of Title 86, effective August 15, 2005.
Guidelines for the storage and dissemination of driver's license images November 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 564 In Part 1030 of Title 92, 92 Ill Adm Code 1030, the Secretary of State (Secretary) has added a new section to clarify the regulations regarding the use and distribution of images that are obtained by the Secretary.
New requirements to report teachers' service and earnings credit November 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 564 Effective August 9, 2005, the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) has added a new section to Part 1650 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1650. 
Pre-conviction suspension or revocation of driver's licenses and permits clarified November 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 564 The Illinois Secretary of State has amended Part 1040 of Title 92, 92 Ill Adm Code 1040. 
Revised criteria for Vocational Rehabilitation program eligibility November 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 564 The Illinois Department of Human Services (Department) has recently amended Part 553 of Title 89. 
Terminology in the Illinois Human Rights Act explained November 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 564 In Part 2300 of Title 71, 71 Ill Adm Code 2300, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (Department) has amended three sections. Effective August 19, 2005.
Boundaries set for use of administrative leave October 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 506 The Department of Central Management Services ("Department") has amended Part 302 of Title 80 to clearly outline proper use of administrative leave. 
New endorsements for transportation of hazardous materials October 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 506 Effective July 28, 2005, the Secretary of State has added a new section to Part 1030 of Title 92, 92 Ill Adm Code 1030.
Participants in SURS benefit plans may elect to make contributions during military leave October 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 506 In Part 1600 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1600, the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) has added a new section. 
Schools must provide public education regardless of immigration status October 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 506 The State Board of Education recently amended Part 1 of Title 23, effective July 13, 2005.
Employee misconduct reporting requirement removed by Department of Children and Family Services September 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 446 Effective June 8, 2005, Part 434 of Title 89 was amended to remove reporting requirements and to implement administrative changes regarding audits and cost reports.
Reporting requirements defined for appointees with interests in state contracts September 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 446 Part 565 of Title 2 was recently amended to add information on reporting requirements for State appointees under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act ("Act"). 
Secretary of State given authority to extend vehicle registration and titling program September 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 446 The Secretary of State has amended Part 1010 of Title 92, 92 Ill Adm Code 1010, effective June 10, 2005.