SPRINGFIELD - August 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:
Bill No.: HB 4022
An Act Concerning: Transportation
Includes Class II rail carriers in the requirement that a counseling or trauma program be filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and be updated every three years.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: HB 5212
An Act Concerning: Wages
Requires public bodies or other entities to Illinois Department of Labor revises the prevailing hourly wage rate applicable to the contract.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Jan. 1
Bill No.: SB 3279
An Act Concerning: Regulation
Adds additional protections for consumers and licensed roofing contractors by making changes to the roofing licensing and permitting process.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
Bill No.: SB 3792
An Act Concerning: Civil Law
Extends the timeframe for obtaining a mechanics lien under the Mechanics Lien Act in connection with any type of property other than residential property.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Jan. 1
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