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“Identified offender” rules repealed for under age 22 long term care facilities

July
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 348
The Department of Public Health has made changes to Part 390 (Long Term Care for Under Age 22 Facilities) of Title 77 (Public Health) to reflect amendments to the Nursing Home Care Act, 210 ILCS 45/2-101 et seq.

New rules aim to reduce chance of erroneous license suspensions

July
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 348
The Department of Transportation has amended its rules to make the policies of the Secretary of State consistent with those of the Division of Insurance and to ensure that drivers' licenses are not erroneously suspended. 92 Ill Adm Code 1070.20.

Rules for nonscheduled bus inspections changed

July
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 348
The Department of Transportation has amended Part 456, "Nonscheduled Bus Inspections," of Subchapter e, "Traffic Safety," to change the rules governing nonscheduled bus inspections. 92 Ill Adm Code 456.

Gas thieves to have driving privileges suspended

June
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 292
The Illinois Secretary of State has inserted a new section into 92 Ill Adm Code 1040.

New rules promulgated regarding Indian Child Welfare Services

June
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 292
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has repealed the previous version of 89 Ill Adm Code 307 and has added new sections that now comprise part 307 of title 89. 

Rules issued to implement and regulate the Methamphetamine Manufacturer Database

June
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 292
The Department of State Police has added three sections to 20 Ill Adm Code 1284 to enact rules that correspond to the Methamphetamine Manufacturer Registry Act [730 ILCS 180/1 et seq].

Tax exemptions for out-of-state motor vehicle purchasers narrowed and clarified

June
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 292
The Department of Revenue has amended sections 130.120 and 130.605 of 86 Ill Adm Code 130 to reflect changes made to the Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax Act (35 ILCS 120/1 et seq). 

Amendments made to the “Grow Your Own Teacher” initiative

May
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
The Illinois State Board of Education (Board) has amended three sections and repealed one section of 23 Ill Adm Code 60. The changes correlate with Public Act 94-0979 and pertain specifically to the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act, 110 ILCS 48/1 et seq. 

Notice requirements for out-of-state Certified Public Accountants explained

May
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
Effective February 15, 2007, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has amended 68 Ill Adm Code 1420. 

Tuition Waiver Rules Implemented

May
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
The Board of Higher Education (Board) has implemented rules, effective February 7, 2007, that provide uniform guidelines, definitions, and limitations for the issuing of tuition and fee waivers by public universities to their students. 23 Ill Adm Code 1075.

Medical assistance eligibility enlarged for some patients with breast or cervical cancer

April
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
Effective January 28, 2007, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has amended 89 Ill Adm Code 120. 

Retail merchants authorized to sell and process registration plates

April
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
The Illinois Secretary of State has amended 92 Ill Adm Code 1010. The amendments allow "retail merchants" to be involved in selling and processing registration plates.

Rules created to implement Veterans’ Health Insurance Program Act

April
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (Department) has created rules to implement the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act (Act). 

Changes made regarding background checks for workers at Community Living Facilities

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
The Department of Health has amended 77 Ill Adm Code 370. The amendment pertains to Community Living Facilities and background checks that workers are given. 

Limitations placed on property patients in mental health facilities may possess

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
Effective December 27, 2006, the Department of Human Services has implemented new rules in 59 Ill Adm Code 110.30 that allow the staff at mental health facilities to keep contraband, dangerous, and restricted items away from patients in order to protect the safety of both staff and patients. 59 Ill Adm Code 110.30. 

New fellowship program created for nursing faculty members

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
The Board of Education (Board) has adopted 23 Ill Adm Code 1105 in order to implement amendments made to the Board of Higher Education Act, 110 ILCS 205/0.01 et seq, that provide for the creation of a fellowship program for qualified nursing faculty working at eligible institutions of higher education. 

New incentives to promote jobs in the film and bioscience industries

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
56 Ill Adm Code 2650 has been amended by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Department). 

Predatory lending database pilot program given a start date

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
Effective December 21, 2006, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has added a new section to 38 Ill Adm Code 346. 

Changes made to Department of Human Rights procedures

February
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
The Department of Human Rights (department) has amended 56 Ill Adm Code 2520 to clarify and change the rules governing department procedures that follow the filing of a charge under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Deductions disallowed for transaction expenses between a taxpayer and certain persons

February
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
The Illinois Department of Revenue has added a new section to 86 Ill Adm Code 100.

New protected categories under the Illinois Human Rights Act

February
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
The Department of Human Rights has amended 44 Ill Adm Code 750 to add sexual orientation, citizenship status, and military status to the list of categories protected in employment with government contractors under the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act). 

Students now eligible for awards under the new Monetary Award Program

February
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
Effective December 1, 2006, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Commission) has amended 23 Ill Adm Code 2734. 

New corresponding rules to the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Program Act

January
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (Department) has created part 123 of title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code (Code) to implement the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Program Act (Act). 215 ILCS 170/1 et seq. 

New rules enacted regarding engine braking signs

January
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Effective October 23, 2006, the Illinois Department of Transportation (Department) has added new sections to 92 Ill Adm Code 547. 

New rules for collecting costs under the Environmental Protection Act

January
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) has added new sections to 35 Ill Adm Code 1662. These new sections were enacted because the Environmental Protection Act (Act), in section 25d-7(b), requires the setting of costs for those persons liable to the state.

Changes made to facilitate receipt of library construction grants

December
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 650
Effective October 2, 2006, the Illinois Secretary of State has amended 23 Ill Adm Code 3060. These amendments arose because of a funding increase and are designed to help take full advantage of the supplemental grant money.

Discovery rules changed for appeals of property assessments of over $1 million

December
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 650
The Property Tax Appeal Board (Board) has added section 1910.79 and amended section 1910.95 of 86 Ill Adm Code 1910, effective September 29, 2006, in order to "streamline and expedite the appeal process" for appeals on property assessments of $1 million or more.

Rule changes concerning the evaluation, recognition, and supervision of public schools

December
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 650
The State Board of Education (Board) has made several changes to 23 Ill Adm Code 1, which governs public schools. The amendments became effective September 26, 2006.

Rules amended to allow state stewards to void horse races

December
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 650
The Illinois Racing Board has amended part 1306 of title 11, 11 Ill Adm Code 1306. The amendment permits state stewards to have a race voided and to have that race's wagers refunded. 

Rules updated regarding electronic transmission of election information

December
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 650
Effective September 30, 2006, the Illinois State Board of Elections has added a new section to 26 Ill Adm Code 207. 

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