Subject Index Administrative Law

Medical payments under Public Aid amended

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
The Illinois Department of Public Aid recently altered the rules governing payouts for medical services. The changes are codified in the Administrative Code.

Standards for nursing applicants and nursing curricula amended

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
On November 18, 2002, the Department of Professional Regulation (department) amended its regulations relating to qualifications and application procedures for professional nurses and professional nursing curricula in title 68 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

Time periods and termination dates for regulatory innovation projects amended

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
On November 27, 2002, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended rules relating to the administration and termination of regulatory innovation projects in section 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

When credible-evidence standard used to determine whether finding of abuse indicated under 325 ILCS 5/1 et seq., administrative appeal must be under preponderance-of-evidence standard

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
On November 20, 2002, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, affirmed the order of the circuit court of Champaign County reversing the decision made on administrative appeal.

Adoption policies changed

January
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
On October 23, 2002, the Department of Children and Family Services (department) amended rules relating to parental fitness and general adoption policies in title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

Eligibility for admission to veterans homes expanded

January
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs has amended 95 Ill Adm Code 107 to include former members of the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States among those eligible for admission into an Illinois Veterans Home.

Ethics Board established under Gift Ban Act

January
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
The Illinois Office of the Comptroller added a provision under 2 Ill Adm Code 626, establishing an Ethics Commission (commission) under the Illinois Gift Ban Act (5 ILCS 425).

Joint hearings on special use permits are quasi-judicial proceedings and interested parties have due process rights to cross-examine adverse witnesses

January
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
On October 18, 2002, the Illinois Supreme Court held that interested parties had the due process right to cross-examine adverse witnesses at a joint hearing involving a special use permit.

Time period for mandatory case reviews altered

January
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
On November 8, 2002, the Department of Children and Family Services (department) re-evaluated its policies concerning mandatory case reviews for child custody cases in title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 316.

Deer hunting regulations amended

December
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 634
The Department of Natural Resources amended regulations dealing with the hunting of white-tailed deer with handguns.

Maximum fee and service charge for vehicle registration increased

December
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 634
On September 16, 2002, the secretary of state amended rules relating to registration of vehicles in title 92 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

Prompt Payment Act altered

December
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 634
On September 19, 2002, the Office of the Comptroller and Department of Central Management Services adopted a joint amendment to the Illinois Administrative Code.

Qualifications to advance for state police officers amended

December
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 634
On September 23, 2002, the Department of State Police Merit Board (merit board) amended its procedures relating to qualifications and advancement in rank for state police officers in title 80 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

Definition of small construction business altered

November
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 584
On August 23, 2002, the Department of Central Management Services (department) expanded the number of construction businesses that will be considered "small" businesses in title 44 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 44 Ill Adm Code 1.

Hospital review procedures expanded

November
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 584
On September 3, 2002, the Illinois Department of Public Aid (department) adopted amendments to part 148 of title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code, dealing with hospital services.

Professional Boxing and Wrestling Act amended to exclude wrestling

November
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 584
On September 3, 2002, the Department of Professional Regulation (department) amended and repealed rules relating to professional boxing and wrestling matches in title 68 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 68 Ill Adm Code 1370.

Stricter traffic penalties adopted

November
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 584
On September 3, 2002, the Illinois Secretary of State's Office adopted amendments to the Vehicle Code imposing tougher penalties for a violation of the laws governing emergency vehicles and reporting of vehicle accidents.

Definition of “relative” expanded

October
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 512
On August 1, 2002, the Department of Children and Family Services (department) amended rules in sections 300, et al., of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 300-02, 304, 315, 328, 337-38, 359, 402.

Department of Natural Resources takes steps to prevent disease from spreading throughout Illinois deer population

October
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 512
On July 30, 2002, the Department of Natural Resources (department) adopted emergency amendments to section 635 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 17 Ill Adm Code 635.

Updated qualifications for administrative law judges

October
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 512
On July 23, 2002, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (board) adopted two new provisions implementing sections 10-20 and 10-30(b) of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (Act).

Veterinarians gain greater opportunities for continuing education

October
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 512
On July 24, 2002, the Department of Professional Regulation (department) adopted amendments to section 1500 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 68 Ill Adm Code 1500.

Child support obligations regarding medical insurance more strictly enforced

September
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 454
On July 1, 2002, the Department of Public Aid (department) amended section 160 of the Illinois Administrative Code to ensure child support obligations that include medical insurance coverage are satisfied.

Exemptions and deductions for Medical Assistance Program expanded

September
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 454
On June 26, 2002, the Illinois Department of Public Aid (department) adopted amendments to section 120 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 120.

Self-exclusion list implemented for individuals affected by problem gambling

September
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 454
On June 14, 2002, the Illinois Gaming Board (board) adopted several new provisions to section 3000 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 86 Ill Adm Code 3000.

System awarding grants to school districts for construction projects modified

September
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 454
On July 1, 2002, the Capital Development Board (board) adopted amendments to section 40 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 71 Ill Adm Code 40.

Amendments to hospital reimbursement plan implemented

August
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 402
On May 28, 2002, the Illinois Department of Public Aid (department) amended rules relating to reimbursement for medical programs and hospital services in section 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 148.

New guidelines approved for released offenders

August
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 402
On June 1, 2002, the Department of Corrections (department) adopted several new amendments to section 470 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 20 Ill Adm Code 470.

Special security measures adopted at state facilities

August
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 402
On May 17, 2002, the Department of Central Management Services (department) adopted amendments to section 5000 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 44 Ill Adm Code 5000.

Time frame of initial service plans extended and health added as an ongoing assessment factor

August
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 402
On May 24, 2002, the Department of Children and Family Services (department) amended several provisions in section 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 315.

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program implemented

July
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 344
On April 15, 2002, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (authority) implemented new rules involving the administration of the affordable housing tax credit program in section 355 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 47 Ill Adm Code 355.

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