Subject Index Legislation

Emission inspection training and certification

June
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 286
On March 1, 2001, the Illinois Department of State Police (department) adopted emergency rules to section 1293 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 20 Ill Adm Code 1293.

Implementation of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act

June
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 286
On April 1, 2001, the Illinois Department of Aging (department) amended and adopted several new sections to section 270 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 270.

Motor vehicle advertising

June
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 286
On March 20, 2001, the Illinois Attorney General adopted amendments to section 475 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 14 Ill Adm Code 475.

Noncompete clauses may be prohibited in most broadcasting employee contracts; S.B. 720

June
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 286
Certain broadcasting employees may soon enjoy greater freedom under a recent bill passed by both the Illinois House and Senate.

“Sparklers” may soon be banned on public property; S.B. 523

June
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 286
Municipalities may soon have the authority to pass ordinances prohibiting the use or sale of certain fireworks on public property.

State reimbursement to counties for portion of public defender salaries; H.B. 549

June
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 286
Currently, state funding for indigent defense of criminal charges is available only in capital cases.

Legal limit on tobacco age may rise; H.B. 1034

May
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 230
Some Illinois teens may soon find it more difficult to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products. House Bill 1034 would raise the current minimum age to purchase such products from 18 to 19.

Pet hoarders would be treated as mentally ill under proposed legislation; H.B. 0599

May
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 230
The Illinois House Agriculture Committee unanimously approved a bill intended to reduce incidents of "animal hoarding" in the state.

Proposed legislation would toughen penalties for hate crimes; H.B. 0136

May
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 230
The Illinois House of Representatives has approved legislation that would toughen the state's stance against hate crimes.

91st General Assembly passes, governor signs “quick fix” to sentence-enhancing deficiencies; P.A. 91-0953

April
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 170
Citing a recent Supreme Court opinion, Illinois criminal defendants have successfully argued for a reduction in court-imposed sentences where the length of sentence was based on certain factors not proven during their trial.

Proposed amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation; H.B. 101

April
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 170
State Representative Larry McKeon (D-Chicago) has introduced a bill that would make discrimination based on sexual orientation illegal in Illinois.

Proposed legislation attempts to curb racial profiling in traffic stops; H.B. 805

April
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 170
Under legislation proposed by State Representative Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville), police officers would have to record the race of every driver stopped or ticketed.

92nd General Assembly underway

March
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Although Democrats maintained their slight majority in the Illinois House while Republicans held their slim lead in the Senate, political onlookers are likely to notice at least one change from 2000; this spring's legislative session promises to be much busier than last.

Aggravated DUI may be expanded; S.B. 0020

March
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Under Senate Bill 20, persons driving under the influence in school speed zones would be guilty of aggravated DUI.

Drivers failing to yield may face stiffer penalties ; H.B. 0180

March
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Representative Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, hopes a new proposal will cut down on the number of "rubbernecking" drivers who fail to yield to emergency vehicles.

New proposal to protect children who testify; S.B. 0027

March
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Under current Illinois law, courts may permit children under 18 who are witnesses in certain criminal prosecutions like sexual assault, predatory sexual assault of a child, and sexual abuse to testify via closed-circuit television outside the courtroom if the judge determines that in-court testimony would result in the child suffering serious emotional distress.

Protection from public hazards in litigation proposal ; H.B. 0075

March
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
If approved by the General Assembly, a new legislative proposal would help protect Illinois citizens from agreements or judgments that attempt to conceal public hazards.

Damaging property gets more expensive for offenders - P.A. 91-931

February
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 60
Persons who damage or deface property may now face stiffer penalties as a result of a new Illinois law.

“Eliminate the Digital Divide” Program

February
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 60
On November 6, 2000, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) adopted emergency rules to section 546 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

Governor’s amendatory veto to Criminal Code legislation accepted; P.A. 91-928

February
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 60
As one of its few acts during the fall veto session, the 91st Illinois General Assembly accepted Gov. George H. Ryan's amendatory veto of crime legislation.

Law requires expanded background checks for all potential employees of park and school districts; P. A. 91-885

February
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 60
Gov. George H. Ryan approved legislation that mandates background checks of all applicants seeking employment at park districts or school districts.

Students can opt-out of classroom dissections under new law; P.A. 91-771

February
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 60
Students who do not want to take part in classroom dissections no longer have to under the newly created Dissection Alternatives Act.

Law requires labeling of gasoline containing MTBE—P.A. 91-718

January
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
In early June, Gov. George H. Ryan approved legislation that will let consumers know if they are buying gasoline containing the methanol derivative methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE).

Legislation mandates legal representation for pre-teens suspected of murder or sex crimes — P.A. 91-915

January
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Gov. George H. Ryan approved legislation that ensures legal representation for young minors suspected of murder or sex offenses.

Legislation prohibits all sales of bidi cigarettes—P.A. 91-734

January
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Legislation approved this summer prohibits the sale of thin, marijuana look-alike cigarettes called bidis.

Tailgates on certain vehicles must be in good repair - P.A. 91-858

January
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
A law requiring motorists on Illinois highways to use tarpaulins or covers in some instances will now require many of those same vehicles to have effective tailgates.

Vehicular noise statute constitutional once again; P.A. 91-919

January
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Drivers operating amplified stereo systems that can be heard for more than 75 feet outside the vehicle are once again subject to punishment by state law.

Law permits seizure and disposition of gang property - P.A. 91-876

December
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 690
Beginning next year, Illinois law enforcement officials will have an additional incentive to identify members of streetgangs.

Legislation shifts burden of proof—P.A. 91-770

December
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 690
Persons found not guilty by reason of insanity will bear the burden of proving that they are well enough to leave a secure mental hospital under an amendment to the Uniform Code of Corrections.

Local Government Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights created—P.A. 91-920

December
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 690
Gov. George H. Ryan signed the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act on July 7, 2000.

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