HB 5038

Abstract

Amends the State Records Act, the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code, the State Library Act, the Illinois Literacy Act, the Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Act, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, and the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that an appointed Board, Foundation, or Council member who fails to attend in person 2 consecutive Board, Foundation, or Council meetings without an excused absence shall no longer serve as a member. Requires the Secretary of State to fill any vacancy by the appointment of a member for the unexpired term of the member in the same manner as in the making of original appointments. Requires the Boards to evenly divide its meetings between Chicago and Springfield unless good cause exists to meet in one location over the other. Provides that if no final action is required under the Open Meetings Act, a member may participate in the meeting by virtual presence. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides the court shall hold sessions at such places or remotely as it deems necessary to expedite the business of the court. Allows the court to adopt administrative rules to provide for remote participation and electronic filing in any proceeding and for the conduct of any business of the court. Allows the clerk of the court to administratively determine certain claims against the State if the claim possesses specified characteristics. Provides that one judge may decide on claims made with respect to lapsed appropriations or matters involving the award of emergency funds under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Provides that all claims filed under the Crime Victims Compensation Act must be filed within 5 years (rather than one year) of the crime on which the claim is based. Makes other changes.