CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:
Bill No.: HB 922
An Act Concerning: Employment
Extends the period of time that contractors and subcontractors must maintain certain kinds of employment records.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014
Bill No.: HB 1200
An Act Concerning: Local Government
Reduces the number of free days a museum or aquarium must offer to Illinois residents from 52 to 26.
Action: Vetoed
Effective: Immediately
A copy of the veto message is attached.
Bill No.: HB 1345
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Re-enacts the Fatal Accident Memorial Marker Program known as "Adam's Law" which authorizes the creation of memorial markers in memory of accident victims.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill No.: HB 1522
An Act Concerning:
Expands the authority of DuPage County and Peoria County to manage and maintain their stormwater preparedness.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill No.: HB 1650
An Act Concerning: Fish
Requires commercial fishermen to obtain a sport fishing license, expands definition of "commercial fishing device" to include any watercraft used as a primary collection device, and requires commercial fishermen to obtain commercial watercraft device tag for such watercraft.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014
Bill No.: HB 1814
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Authorizes suspension of a driver's license for speeding in a work zone if the current violation and at least one previous violation occurred when workers were present.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014
Bill No.: HB 2322
An Act Concerning: Education
Expands qualifications of professionals who may provide school social work services and authorizes implementation of social and emotional education programs, including bullying prevention and intervention.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill No.: HB 2517
An Act Concerning: Regulation
Updates the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004.
Action: Signed
Effective: Dec. 31, 2013
Bill No.: HB 3270
An Act Concerning: State Government
Creates the Hispanic Employment Plan Advisory Council to assist the Illinois Department of Central Management Services in preparing the State Hispanic Employment Plan.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014
Bill No.: HB 3349
An Act Concerning: Safety
House Bill 3349 creates the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund ("Fund") Task Force to recommend fiscal solutions to the growing backlog and eventual Fund deficit.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 1226
An Act Concerning: Health
Requires all autopsies to include an inquiry to determine whether a death is a direct result of a seizure or epilepsy.
Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014
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