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

 

Bill No.: SB 1330

An Act Concerning: Public Aid

Establishes civil monetary penalties for Medicaid providers who violate Medicaid program requirements.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 1921

An Act Concerning: Public Employee Benefits

Makes several changes to improve administration and operation of the Cook County Pension Fund.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 1923

An Act Concerning: Courts

Requires judges to consider requests for inspection of juvenile records on a case-by-case basis.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 1474

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Increases the minimum amount of a contract required to be publicly bid by transit agencies, including Metra.

Action: Vetoed

Effective: Immediately

 

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