CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:
Bill No.: HB 4561
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Provides that adult driver education course provider applicants undergo a fingerprint-based background check in order to qualify for certification.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2015
Bill No.: HB 5504
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Streamlines the memorial highway designation process.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 927
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Provides for the use of emergency lights by Illinois State Toll Highway Authority vehicles responding to an emergency or engaged in maintenance and construction, and qualifies these vehicles for protections under Scott`s Law.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2015
Bill No.: SB 930
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Increases the maximum speed limit for trucks on interstates outside of urban areas from 55 to 60 miles per hour in certain counties.
Action: Vetoed
Effective: Immediately
A copy of the veto message is attached.
Bill No.: SB 1103
An Act Concerning: Employment
Creates the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2015
Bill No.: SB 2972
An Act Concerning: Education
Provides that a superintendent endorsement may be attached to the Professional Educator License of a holder that has the requisite experience and satisfies all other requirements.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 3313
An Act Concerning: Local Government
Requires that any private business telecommunications system must be configured so dialing 9-1-1 is a direct connection to emergency services.
Action: Signed
Effective: July 1, 2015
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