Chapter 20, EXECUTIVE BRANCH

(20 ILCS 3805/19) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 319) Sec. 19. The Authority, subject to the terms of any agreements with noteholders or bondholders as may then exist, shall have power out of any funds available therefor to purchase notes or bonds of the Authority at a price not exceedin…

(20 ILCS 1110/19.1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4119) Sec. 19.1. After December 1, 1984 no additional bonds shall be issued or sold pursuant to this Act; instead all State of Illinois general obligation bonds shall be issued and sold pursuant to the "General Obligation Bond Act". (Sou…

(20 ILCS 3960/19.5.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2029) Sec. 19.5.1. Applicability of changes made by this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly. The changes to this Act made by this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly apply only to application…

(20 ILCS 3960/19.6) (Section scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2029) Sec. 19.6. Repeal. This Act is repealed on December 31, 2029. (Source: P.A. 100-1138, eff. 11-28-18.)

(20 ILCS 415/19c.1) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b119c.1) Sec. 19c.1. (1) In any case involving any disclosure of information by an employee which the employee reasonably believes evidences- (i) a violation of any law, rule, or regulation; or (ii) mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, …

(20 ILCS 1015/1a) (from Ch. 48, par. 174) Sec. 1a. Unemployment; investigate and remedy. The State Department of Employment Security shall promote the efficiency of the Illinois Public Employment Offices, investigate the extent and causes of unemployment and its remedies, and dev…

(20 ILCS 2405/1b) (from Ch. 23, par. 3432) Sec. 1b. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Person with one or more disabilities" means a person who, by reason of a physical or mental impairment, is or may be expected to require assistance to achieve independent living or competitive …

(20 ILCS 1015/1c) (from Ch. 48, par. 176) Sec. 1c. Cooperation of employers. The Department of Employment Security shall place itself in communication with large employers of labor, including municipal and other public authorities, and attempt to bring about such cooperation and …

(20 ILCS 1015/1d) (from Ch. 48, par. 177) Sec. 1d. The Department of Employment Security, through the several free employment offices, in cooperation with the Department of Corrections, shall seek to provide proper employment opportunities for discharged convicts or prisoners, an…

(20 ILCS 3929/2) Sec. 2. Capital Punishment Reform Study Committee. (a) There is created the Capital Punishment Reform Study Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Committee, consisting of 15 members appointed as follows: (1) Three members appointed by the President of the Sen…

(20 ILCS 4030/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 167h) Sec. 2. The Commission is authorized to co-operate with the Committee of 76, the City Council of the City of Chicago, the County Board of the County of Cook and with any and all other interested civic associations which are interested in…

(20 ILCS 3110/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 213.2) Sec. 2. Purposes. The purposes of this Authority are: (a) to build and otherwise provide hospital, housing, penitentiary, administrative, classroom, library, recreational, laboratory, office and other such facilities for use by the Stat…

(20 ILCS 625/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 2602) Sec. 2. (a) The Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is authorized to administer the federal community services block program, emergency community services homeless grant program, low-income energy assistance program, weatherizat…

(20 ILCS 1807/2) Sec. 2. Article 2. Persons subject to this Code; jurisdiction. (a) This Code applies to all members of the State military forces during any day or portion of a day when in State active duty or in a duty status other than State active duty and at no other times. (…

(20 ILCS 3930/2) (from Ch. 38, par. 210-2) Sec. 2. Purpose of Act. The purpose of this Act is to coordinate the use of information in the criminal justice system; to promulgate effective criminal justice information policy; to encourage the improvement of criminal justice agency …

(20 ILCS 615/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 3452) Sec. 2. The General Assembly finds that there is an increasing number of persons in the State who, in their middle years and having fulfilled the role of homemaker, find themselves displaced because of dissolution of marriage, death of spo…

(20 ILCS 3205/2) (from Ch. 17, par. 452) Sec. 2. Oath and bond. (a) The Commissioner and each deputy commissioner, before entering upon the duties of office, shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office. (b) The Commissioner and each deputy commissioner, before ente…

(20 ILCS 3955/2) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 702) (Text of Section from P.A. 99-143) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Authority" means a Human Rights Authority. (b) "Commission" means the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission. (c) "Director" mean…

(20 ILCS 3610/2) (from Ch. 5, par. 1252) Sec. 2. The General Assembly has found and determined and does hereby declare that: (a) a strong farm economy is essential to the overall fiscal health of the State of Illinois; (b) farmers in Illinois are currently facing an economic cris…

(20 ILCS 665/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 200-22) Sec. 2. Legislative findings; policy. The General Assembly hereby finds, determines and declares: (a) That the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people of the State are directly dependent upon the continual encouragement…

(20 ILCS 609/2) Sec. 2. Center for Business Ownership Succession and Employee Ownership. (a) There may be created within the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (now Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) the Center for Business Ownership Succession and Employe…

(20 ILCS 1805/2) (from Ch. 129, par. 220.02) Sec. 2. The Illinois State Militia shall be divided into two classes: the Organized and the Unorganized Militia. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2141.)

(20 ILCS 505/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 5002) Sec. 2. In addition to the powers and duties otherwise provided by law, the Department shall have the powers enumerated in Sections 3 through 34.12 inclusive, except as otherwise provided in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-9…

(20 ILCS 3420/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 133c22) Sec. 2. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illinois State Agency Historic Resources Preservation Act". (Source: P.A. 86-707.)

(20 ILCS 430/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 176d2) Sec. 2. Authority and Duties of the State Agency for Federal Surplus Property. (a) The State Agency for Federal Surplus Property is hereby authorized and empowered (1) to acquire from the United States of America under and in conformance…

(20 ILCS 220/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a4) Sec. 2. The Director of Agriculture of the State of Illinois is authorized and directed to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States pursuant to section 2 (f) of the aforesaid Act of the Congress of the …

(20 ILCS 2805/2) (from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-695) Sec. 2. Powers and duties. The Department shall have the following powers and duties: To perform such acts at the request of any veteran, or his or her spouse, surviving spouse or depe…

(20 ILCS 3440/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 2662) Sec. 2. Legislative finding and intentions. The General Assembly finds that existing laws do not provide equal or adequate protection for all human graves. There is a threat to the safety and sanctity of unregistered and unmarked graves.…

(20 ILCS 1605/2) (from Ch. 120, par. 1152) Sec. 2. This Act is enacted to implement and establish within the State a lottery to be conducted by the State through the Department. The entire net proceeds of the Lottery are to be used for the support of the State's Common School Fun…

(20 ILCS 210/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 1702) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. "Director" means the Director of Agriculture. "State Fair" means the annual event at …

(20 ILCS 3960/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1152) (Text of Section from P.A. 99-527) (Section scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2029) Sec. 2. Purpose of the Act. This Act shall establish a procedure (1) which requires a person establishing, constructing or modifying a health …

(20 ILCS 3935/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6602) Sec. 2. There is hereby created the Illinois Experimental Organ Transplantation Procedures Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board. The Board shall consist of 13 members to be appointed by the Governor as follows: 2 shall be the …

(20 ILCS 535/2) Sec. 2. Legislative Findings. The General Assembly recognizes that: (a) Mental illnesses among children and adolescents can be severely debilitating and, if untreated, can have a negative effect on their education, their families and communities, and their future …

(20 ILCS 1310/2) (from Ch. 40, par. 2402) Sec. 2. The Department of Human Services shall administer domestic violence shelters and service programs, or shall provide for their administration by not-for-profit corporations with whom the Department has contracts, for adults and the…

(20 ILCS 855/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 493) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to accept funds directly from the Congress or from agencies of the Federal Government which may make funds available, either through appropriation or otherwise, for acquisition of l…

(20 ILCS 1205/2) (from Ch. 17, par. 102) Sec. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Financial Institutions Act is to provide for the orderly administration and enforcement of laws relating to financial institutions under the authority of the Governor. (Source: P.A. 103-1014, eff. 8-9-24…

(20 ILCS 3980/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 8002) Sec. 2. There is hereby created the Laboratory Review Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board), which shall consist of 7 persons, one each appointed by the Director of Agriculture, the Director of Natural Resources, the Secretary…

(20 ILCS 1130/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6802) Sec. 2. It is the purpose of this Act to stimulate and support research, to provide training and to facilitate the flow of technical information on source reduction and alternative technologies for hazardous waste between industry an…

(20 ILCS 1120/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7802) Sec. 2. (a) The General Assembly finds: (1) that the reliable provision of adequate amounts of energy in the forms required is of vital importance to the public welfare and to the continued operation of business and industry; and (2) …

(20 ILCS 1115/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7602) Sec. 2. Legislative Declaration. (a) The General Assembly finds: (i) that the shortages in energy seriously endanger the public health and welfare; (ii) that it is desirable to establish State and local programs for conserving energy …

(20 ILCS 1110/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4102) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, "coal" or "coal resources" include coal, coal products or by-products, including electricity and synthetic fuels. "Development of fossil fuels and coal resources" includes research, development, and demons…

(20 ILCS 3510/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 8102) Sec. 2. Definitions. The following words and terms, whether or not capitalized, have the following meanings, unless the context or use clearly requires otherwise: "Asbestos" means asbestos as defined and used in the federal Asbestos …

(20 ILCS 3915/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 214.12) Sec. 2. Expenses. No member may receive compensation for his services, but each member may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. A member of the Council who experiences a significant financial hardship d…

(20 ILCS 655/2) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 602) Sec. 2. The General Assembly finds and declares that the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State are dependent upon a healthy economy and vibrant communities; that the continual encouragement, development, growth and expa…

(20 ILCS 4000/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 132.632) Sec. 2. The General Assembly declares that it is the public policy of this State to promote and encourage the economic and social development of minority males in this State. (Source: P.A. 86-1321.)

(20 ILCS 620/2) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1002) Sec. 2. Legislative declaration of public purpose. The General Assembly hereby finds, determines and declares: (a) that the loss of job opportunities for the residents of the State is a serious menace to the health, safety, morals and …

(20 ILCS 3305/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 1052) Sec. 2. Policy and purposes. (a) Because of the possibility of the occurrence of disasters of unprecedented size and destructiveness resulting from the explosion in this or in neighboring states of atomic or other means from without or b…

(20 ILCS 1015/2) Sec. 2. Persons unjustly imprisoned; job search and placement services. Each local office of the Department shall provide each person to whom this Section applies with job search and placement services, including assessment, resume assistance, interview preparati…

(20 ILCS 1010/2) (from Ch. 48, par. 172b) Sec. 2. The State Treasurer shall be ex-officio custodian of all moneys apportioned to this State under the provisions of the said Federal Act. Such moneys shall be expended by the Department of Employment Security for the purpose of esta…

(20 ILCS 3005/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 412) Sec. 2. There is created in the executive office of the Governor an Office to be known as the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Governor. The functions of t…