CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 1237

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Allows police officers who have had their FOID card denied or revoked due to mental health reasons the opportunity to apply for the card to be reinstated, so long as they did not act threateningly and that they voluntarily seek mental health evaluation or treatment.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: June 1

Bill No.: HB 4148

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Clarifies that only parking lots, garages and facilities that charge a parking fee shall be taxed through the Illinois Municipal Code and the Counties Code.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 5547

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Allows Chicago and Cook County to impose a tax on the parking lots, garages and other parking facilities based on gross receipts.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 622

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Addresses the structural deficit in the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Fund and increases physician licensing fees, which have not changed since 1987.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

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