CHICAGO - June 25, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today acted on the following bills.

 

Bill No.: HB 3443

An Act Concerning: Insurance

Exempts religious organizations and the organization's members or participants from state insurance laws under certain conditions.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

Bill No.: HB 4520

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Extends the sunset of the Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensed Professional Counselor Act by an additional 10 years. Raises the limit on fines for discipline under the act, and makes additional technical changes.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 2876

An Act Concerning: Insurance

Adds insurance consumer protections for individuals participating in arrangements between religious organizations and the organization`s members.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

Bill No.: SB 3249

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Exempts rental car, salvage auction and manufacturing companies from the Collateral Recovery Act.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: July 1

 

Bill No.: SB 3507

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Clarifies that state unemployment benefits are taxable by Illinois.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: July 1

 

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