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Analysis of active legislation for 2002 By Don Hays Criminal Justice, October 2002 1. H.B. 0136: Amends the Criminal Code. Creates the offense of "Conspiracy Against Civil Rights.
Legislation By John Locallo State and Local Taxation, July 2002 (The following bills were discussed by the council at our May 10, 2002 meeting)
Legislation State and Local Taxation, April 2002
Legislative update Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2001 Following its endorsement by the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Council in April of last year, the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA) was also formally approved and recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in August of last year
Recent legislation effective June 1, 2000 By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2000 The Automatic Contract Renewal Act becomes effective June 1, 2000. The Act defines "contract" and "parties" and provides, "If a contract is subject to automatic renewal, the clause providing for automatic renewal must appear in the contract in a clear and conspicuous manner.
Recent legislation enacted into law Bench and Bar, December 1999 P.A. 91-589, effective January 1, 2000, creates the Capital Crimes Litigation Act (725 ILCS 124/1 et seq.).
Recent legislation enacted into law Bench and Bar, November 1999 P.A. 91-363, effective July 30, 1999, amends Code of Criminal Procedure. Adds new section 115-10.4 (admissibility of prior statements when witness deceased):
Recent legislation enacted into law Bench and Bar, October 1999 P.A. 91-145, effective January 1, 2000, amends Code of Civil Procedure. Rewrites section 2-301 (was "special appearance", now "objections to jurisdiction over the person") to provide that, prior to filing pleading or motion other than a motion for extension to answer or otherwise appear.
Recent legislative developments By Michele M. Jochner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 1999 Significant changes in Illinois law have occurred as a result of new legislation which has been recently enacted.
1999 Key municipal legislation By Roger Huebner Local Government Law, September 1999 SB1032 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REFORM
Recent legislation enacted into law Bench and Bar, March 1999 P.A. 90-805, effective December 2, 1998, amends Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/3-108).

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