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

 

 

Bill No.: SB 1006

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Expands requirement that interrogations be electronically recorded under certain circumstances in order for the statements made to be admissible in a juvenile or criminal court proceeding.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

 

Bill No.: SB 1912

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Establishes time frame for payment of civil settlements and imposes penalties for untimely payments.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

Bill No.: SB 2268

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Improves and streamlines process by which townships surplus and auction off property.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

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