CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:
Bill No.: HB 1002
An Act Concerning: Education
Allows Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 to issue bonds.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: HB 2618
An Act Concerning: Regulation
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code regarding mine subsidence coverage.
Action: Vetoed
Bill No.: SB 116
An Act Concerning: Government
Provides that if specific property is no longer used for charitable, educational or public purposes, the title shall revert to the State.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 492
An Act Concerning: Local government
Provides that any actions taken on design-bid contracts and related procurements entered into or commenced over a specific period are covered under a five year sunset extension.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 853
An Act Concerning: Safety
Establishes a license for youth to hunt while supervised by a parent, grandparent or guardian who has a valid hunting license.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 1007
An Act Concerning: Criminal law
Clarifies that defendants charged with prostitution are eligible for specialized services in mental health courts.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 1523
An Act Concerning: Public employee benefits
Reforms the Chicago Park District Pension Fund.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: June 1, 2014. Many of the provisions take effect Jan. 1, 2015.
Bill No.: SB 1595
An Act Concerning: Finance
Allows the Chester Community Unit School District to access energy efficiency grants.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
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