HB2842sam003 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Antonio Muñoz

Filed: 1/2/2013

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2842

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2842, AS AMENDED, by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Downstate Public Transportation Act is amended by changing Sections 2-15.2 and 2-15.3 as follows:

(30 ILCS 740/2-15.2)

Sec. 2-15.2. Free services; eligibility.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly and until subsection (b) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, every participant, as defined in Section 2-2.02 (1)(a), shall be provided without charge to all senior citizen residents of the participant aged 65 and older, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the participant.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 180 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, and until subsection (c) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, every participant, as defined in Section 2-2.02 (1)(a), shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the participant. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the participant from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, every participant, as defined in Section 2-2.02 (1)(a), shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (c), under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the participant. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the participant from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

For purposes of this subsection (c), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (c) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires a participant to provide those services without charge to members of the qualifying senior citizen's household who are not also 65 years of age or older.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (c) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 96-1527, eff. 2-14-11; 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

(30 ILCS 740/2-15.3)

Sec. 2-15.3. Transit services for disabled individuals.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, and until subsection (b) is implemented, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, any participant shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the participant. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, any participant shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth this subsection (b), under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the participant. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

For purposes of this subsection (b), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (b) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires a participant to provide those services without charge to members of the disabled person's household who are not also disabled.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (b) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

Section 10. The Metropolitan Transit Authority Act is amended by changing Sections 51 and 52 as follows:

(70 ILCS 3605/51)

Sec. 51. Free services; eligibility.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly and until subsection (b) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Board shall be provided without charge to all senior citizens of the Metropolitan Region (as such term is defined in 70 ILCS 3615/1.03) aged 65 and older, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Board.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 180 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, and until subsection (c) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (c), under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

For purposes of this subsection (c), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (c) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires the Board to provide those services without charge to members of the qualifying senior citizen's household who are not also 65 years of age or older.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (c) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 96-1527, eff. 2-14-11; 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

(70 ILCS 3605/52)

Sec. 52. Transit services for disabled individuals.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, and until subsection (b) is implemented, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Board shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Board shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (b), under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

For purposes of this subsection (b), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (b) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires the Board to provide those services without charge to members of the disabled person's household who are not also disabled.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (b) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

Section 15. The Local Mass Transit District Act is amended by changing Sections 8.6 and 8.7 as follows:

(70 ILCS 3610/8.6)

Sec. 8.6. Free services; eligibility.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly and until subsection (b) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, every District shall be provided without charge to all senior citizens of the District aged 65 and older, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the District.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 180 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, and until subsection (c) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, every District shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the District. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the District from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, every District shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation in this subsection (c), under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the District. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the District from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

For purposes of this subsection (c), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (c) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires a District to provide those services without charge to members of the qualifying senior citizen's household who are not also 65 years of age or older.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (c) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 96-1527, eff. 2-14-11; 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

(70 ILCS 3610/8.7)

Sec. 8.7. Transit services for disabled individuals.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, and until subsection (c) is implemented, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, any District shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the District. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, any District shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (b), under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the District. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

For purposes of this subsection (b), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (b) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires a District to provide those services without charge to members of the disabled person's household who are not also disabled.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (b) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

Section 20. The Regional Transportation Authority Act is amended by changing Sections 3A.15, 3A.16, 3B.14, and 3B.15 as follows:

(70 ILCS 3615/3A.15)

Sec. 3A.15. Free services; eligibility.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly and until subsection (b) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to all senior citizens of the Metropolitan Region aged 65 and older, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Suburban Bus Board.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 180 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, and until subsection (c) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Suburban Bus Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Suburban Bus Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (c), under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Suburban Bus Board. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Suburban Bus Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

For purposes of this subsection (c), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (c) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires the Suburban Bus Board to provide those services without charge to members of the qualifying senior citizen's household who are not also 65 years of age or older.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (c) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 96-1527, eff. 2-14-11; 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

(70 ILCS 3615/3A.16)

Sec. 3A.16. Transit services for disabled individuals.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, and until subsection (b) is implemented, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (c), under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

For purposes of this subsection (b), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (b) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires the Suburban Bus Board to provide those services without charge to members of the disabled person's household who are not also disabled.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (b) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

(70 ILCS 3615/3B.14)

Sec. 3B.14. Free services; eligibility.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly and until subsection (b) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided without charge to all senior citizens of the Metropolitan Region aged 65 and older, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Commuter Rail Board.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 180 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, and until subsection (c) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Commuter Rail Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Commuter Rail Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (c), under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Commuter Rail Board. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Commuter Rail Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.

For purposes of this subsection (c), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (c) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires the Commuter Rail Board to provide those services without charge to members of the qualifying senior citizen's household who are not also 65 years of age or older.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (c) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 96-1527, eff. 2-14-11; 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

(70 ILCS 3615/3B.15)

Sec. 3B.15. Transit services for disabled individuals.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, and until subsection (b) is implemented, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act, under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided without charge to all disabled persons who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in this subsection (b), under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department of Revenue shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.

For purposes of this subsection (b), the income eligibility limitation is as follows:

(1) less than $27,610 for a household containing one person;

(2) less than $36,635 for a household containing 2 persons; or

(3) less than $45,657 for a household containing 3 or more persons.

Although eligibility for services under this subsection (b) is based on an assessment of household income, nothing in this subsection requires the Commuter Rail Board to provide those services without charge to members of the disabled person's household who are not also disabled.

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules providing that the income eligibility limitations set forth in this subsection (b) may be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that are applicable to the year for which those benefits are reported as income on an application.

(Source: P.A. 97-689, eff. 6-14-12.)

Section 25. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 3-691 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/3-691)

Sec. 3-691. Illinois Fraternal Order of Police license plates.

(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois Fraternal Order of Police license plates to residents of Illinois who are members in good standing of the Fraternal Order of Police-Illinois State Lodge and meet other eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles, as defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code. The Secretary of State shall verify that an applicant for registration renewal remains a member in good standing of the Fraternal Order of Police - Illinois State Lodge prior to renewing the registration.

(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary, except that the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police emblem shall appear on the plates. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln" as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.

(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Fraternal Order of Police Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.

For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Fraternal Order of Police Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.

(d) The Fraternal Order of Police Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Fraternal Order of Police Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police to increase the efficiency and professionalism of law enforcement officers in Illinois, to educate the public about law enforcement issues, to more firmly establish the public confidence in law enforcement, to create partnerships with the public, and to honor the service of law enforcement officers dedicated to the protection of life and property.

(Source: P.A. 96-1240, eff. 7-23-10; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2014, except that Section 25 takes effect upon becoming law.".