CHICAGO - February 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:
Bill No.: HB 588
An Act Concerning: Local Government
Allows the Secretary of State to award libraries grants to public libraries in municipalities that have reduced the tax levy for libraries.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: HB 1708
An Act Concerning: Criminal Law
Exempts peace officers from the unlawful use of a weapon if they are serving as members of a tactical response or special operations team.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: June 1
Bill No.: SB 1640
An Act Concerning: State Government
Allows the Executive Ethics Commission to make temporary and acting appointments for the director of the Illinois Power Agency.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 1701
An Act Concerning: Criminal Law
Provides limited immunity to a person who seeks medical attention for someone experiencing an overdose.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: June 1
Bill No.: SB 1830
An Act Concerning: Regulation
Makes numerous changes to the Cemetery Oversight Act.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
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