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Round-Up: Newly Signed Legislation

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[posted by Mike Murray]

Quinn signed a group of bills yesterday…

* Illinois takes step to protect water quality

Legislation that Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Tuesday asks state environmental officials to find ways to reduce trace elements of painkillers, bug spray, sex hormones and other man-made products that show up in water quality tests.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is required to establish a program giving people places to drop off unused medications, personal-care products, batteries, auto fluid, mercury thermometers and other general household waste rather than pouring it into toilets or down the drain, said sponsoring Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest).

Under the law, spurred by Tribune stories exposing water contaminants, state officials also will be required to prepare information about proper disposal of unused drugs.

* Illinois law now requires minors seeking abortions to inform parents

After more than a decade of legal wrangling, Illinois began on Tuesday requiring minors who seek abortions in the state to first inform their parents of the decision.

* Quinn signs cancer awareness measure

The legislation, named “Brandon’s Law” after a 19-year-old Taylor Ridge resident who died of testicular cancer last year, requires high school health classes to teach students about cancer.

* Victims of crimes by mentally ill get new legal voice

Barbara McNally pushed lawmakers to give victims and their families some say in the process. The law signed Tuesday by Gov. Pat Quinn allows for impact statements at the initial commitment hearings in cases where the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

* Illinois law bars sex offenders from ice cream trucks

Gov. Pat Quinn signed the new law Tuesday. It also bars offenders from operating emergency vehicles, such as an ambulance.

* County to get new judgeship

McHenry County residents will elect a new circuit judge in November 2010 because of legislation that Gov. Pat Quinn signed last week.

The new law gives the Illinois Supreme Court authority to appoint someone to the new position before the election, but local officials did not know Tuesday whether that would happen. Candidates seeking a party’s nomination for that office in the February primary could start circulating petitions Tuesday.

posted by Mike Murray
Wednesday, Aug 5, 09 @ 9:28 am

Comments

I am surprized that it was not already illegal for a child sex offender to operate and ice creme truck in Illinois before yesterday, but I am glad it is now. How did this bill draw 14 no votes in the House?

Comment by Downstate weed chewing hick Wednesday, Aug 5, 09 @ 10:36 am
Any word on that FOIA bill?

Comment by Tony Wednesday, Aug 5, 09 @ 10:38 am
“Legisaltion”?
Spell check please.

Comment by chimack Wednesday, Aug 5, 09 @ 10:47 am
[…] The Capitol Fax Blog » Round-Up: Newly Signed Legisaltion Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 08 5th, 2009 | no responses The legislation, named “Brandon’s Law” after a 19-year-old Taylor Ridge resident who died of testicular cancer last year, requires high school health classes to teach students about cancer . * Victims of crimes by mentally ill get new … More: The Capitol Fax Blog » Round-Up: Newly Signed Legisaltion […]

Pingback by The Capitol Fax Blog » Round-Up: Newly Signed Legisaltion | Testicular Cancer Wednesday, Aug 5, 09 @ 12:02 pm
Good luck reducing the trace amounts of pharma-chemicals. I suspect a large portion is not from flushed pills, but natural biological waste (kidneys are very efficient). Not sure how that can be kept out of the sewage system.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Aug 5, 09 @ 12:27 pm