Chapter 20, EXECUTIVE BRANCH

(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 835/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 466) Sec. 2. It shall be the policy of the State of Illinois to acquire a system of State parks which shall embody the following purposes and objectives: (1) To preserve the most important historic sites and events that are connected with the p…

(20 ILCS 3010/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 3102) Sec. 2. The purposes of the capital improvement programs are (a) to inventory the State's own capital assets, (b) to determine the match between needs and resources, (c) to plan for capital investments and maintenance of existing facilit…

(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…

(20 ILCS 2905/2) (from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 2) Sec. 2. The Office shall have the following powers and duties: 1. To exercise the rights, powers and duties which have been vested by law in the Illinois State Police as the successor of the Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marsh…

(20 ILCS 850/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.2) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources shall administer the Illinois and Michigan Canal as a State Park, subject to the Acts amended by Sections 5 through 9 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(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 105/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 6102) Sec. 2. The ability of the constantly increasing number of aged in the State to maintain self-sufficiency and personal well-being with the dignity to which their years of labor entitle them and to realize their maximum potential as creativ…

(20 ILCS 840/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 468h) Sec. 2. The following described areas are designated State Memorials and shall have the names herein ascribed to them, to wit: Fort Edwards State Memorial, in Hancock County; Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial, in Macon County; Lowden…

(20 ILCS 3945/2) (from Ch. 144, par. 2002) Sec. 2. There is created the Geriatric Medicine Assistance Commission. The Commission shall receive and approve applications for grants from schools, recognized by the Department of Professional Regulation as being authorized to confer d…

(20 ILCS 820/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6102) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources shall provide for the employment of a trained forester who, subject to the supervision of the Department, shall have control of the development and administration of such forest lands. The De…

(20 ILCS 1705/2) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 100-2) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-727) Sec. 2. Definitions; administrative subdivisions. (a) For the purposes of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Department" means the Department of Human Services, succes…

(20 ILCS 2635/2) (from Ch. 38, par. 1602) Sec. 2. Legislative Findings and Purposes. (A) The legislature finds and hereby declares that conviction information maintained by the Illinois State Police shall be publicly available in the State of Illinois. (B) The purpose of this Act…

(20 ILCS 2630/2) (from Ch. 38, par. 206-2) Sec. 2. The Illinois State Police shall procure and file for record, as far as can be procured from any source, photographs, all plates, outline pictures, measurements, descriptions and information of all persons who have been arrested o…

(20 ILCS 2625/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 290) Sec. 2. The Illinois State Police may request the cooperation and use of facilities of any rescue unit to aid it when engaged in any activity designed to save human life or to recover the body of a victim. Such a request shall be directed…

(20 ILCS 2620/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 55e) Sec. 2. The Illinois State Police shall enforce all laws regulating the production, sale, prescribing, manufacturing, administering, transporting, having in possession, dispensing, delivering, distributing or use of controlled substances …

(20 ILCS 440/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 1602) Sec. 2. Any person or organization, public or private, submitting an application to the agency for a grant of public funds, shall include in such application, or as an attachment thereto, all information deemed necessary by the agency. Ne…

(20 ILCS 2615/2) (from Ch. 121, par. 307.22) Sec. 2. The Illinois State Police, the county board of any county, the city council of any city and the board of trustees of any village or incorporated town are authorized to purchase or acquire and furnish radio receiving sets to all…

(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 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 2610/2) (from Ch. 121, par. 307.2) Sec. 2. The Director shall be responsible for the management and control of the Illinois State Police. The Director shall make and adopt rules and regulations for the direction, control, discipline and conduct of the members of the Illi…

(20 ILCS 2520/2) (from Ch. 120, par. 2302) Sec. 2. Legislative Declaration. The General Assembly finds and declares that taxes are the most sensitive point of contact between citizens and their government, and that there is a delicate balance between revenue collection and freedo…

(20 ILCS 2515/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 2002) Sec. 2. Terms defined. For the purposes of this Act the terms set out in Sections 2.1 through 2.3 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 82-727.)

(20 ILCS 3210/2) (from Ch. 17, par. 402) Sec. 2. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illinois Bank Examiners' Education Foundation Act". (Source: P.A. 84-1127.)

(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 2410/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 3412) Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) Bureau means the Bureau for the Blind. (b) Department means the Department of Human Services. (c) Secretary means the Secretary of Human Services. (d) Bureau Director means the Director of the…

(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 415/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b102) Sec. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Personnel Code is to establish for the government of the State of Illinois a system of personnel administration under the Governor, based on merit principles and scientific methods. (Source: Laws 1955…

(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 3430/2) (from Ch. 123, par. 53) Sec. 2. The Department shall have jurisdiction and custody of, and shall maintain and operate, the Old State Capitol Complex and shall succeed to all rights, powers, duties and liabilities of the Department of Conservation under the "1961 …

(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 4005/2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1302) Sec. 2. The purpose of this Act is to prevent, combat and reduce vehicle hijacking and related violent crime as well as motor vehicle theft in Illinois; to improve and support vehicle hijacking and motor vehicle theft law enforcement,…

(20 ILCS 1915/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7502) Sec. 2. Legislative directives. (a) The Director of Natural Resources is directed to investigate and pursue all available options at the federal level so as to enable the development of a State program that encompasses the purposes of…

(20 ILCS 1825/2) (from Ch. 129, par. 402) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Illinois National Guardsman" or "guardsman" means any person who is a member of the Illinois National Guard under "The Military Code of Illinois", approved July 8, 1…

(20 ILCS 1810/2) (from Ch. 129, par. 222b) Sec. 2. With the written approval of the Governor, the Adjutant General, on behalf of the State of Illinois, is authorized to accept from any grantor, public or private, the conveyance of all right, title and interest of such grantor in …

(20 ILCS 3115/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 213.16) Sec. 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as relieving any officer, person, firm or corporation from any duty of using reasonable care in selecting investments. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 2067.)

(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 3405/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 2702) Sec. 2. For the purposes of this Act: (a) (Blank); (b) "Board" means the State Historic Preservation Board; (b-5) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources. (c) "Director" means the Director of Natural Resources; (d) (Blank)…

(20 ILCS 3105/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 772) Sec. 2. It is intended that the State of Illinois will utilize the resources of the private sector of the economy for the design, planning, construction, reconstruction, improvement, and installation of capital facilities included within …

(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 830/2-1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9702-1) Sec. 2-1. Interagency Wetlands Committee. An Interagency Wetlands Committee, chaired by the Director of Natural Resources or his or her representative, is established. The Directors of the following agencies, or their respective re…

(20 ILCS 2215/2-1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6502-1) Sec. 2-1. Council abolished. The Illinois Health Care Cost Containment Council is abolished at the close of business on June 30, 2002. Its successor agency, for purposes of the Successor Agency Act and Section 9b of the State Fin…

(20 ILCS 830/2-2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9702-2) Sec. 2-2. Agency Action Plans. Within one year following passage of this Act each State agency serving on the Interagency Wetlands Committee shall prepare an Agency Action Plan, which shall be used as the agency's procedural plan f…

(20 ILCS 1815/2-5) Sec. 2-5. Organization. (a) As authorized by the Commander-in-Chief, the Adjutant General may by order establish units of the State Army and Air Guard that are similar in nature and in general conformity to those of the United States Army and Air Force and may …

(20 ILCS 2805/2.01) (from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.01) Sec. 2.01. Veterans Home admissions. (a) Any honorably discharged veteran is entitled to admission to an Illinois Veterans Home if the applicant meets the requirements of this Section. (b) The veteran must: (1) have served in the…

(20 ILCS 1920/2.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.01) Sec. 2.01. Designation of Lands. The Department shall designate abandoned lands to be reclaimed in accordance with this Act, and shall determine which lands shall be acquired by the Department for the purpose of this Act. The De…

(20 ILCS 2805/2.01a) (from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.01a) Sec. 2.01a. Members benefits fund; personal property. The Department shall direct the expenditure of all money which has been or may be received by any officer of an Illinois Veterans Home including profit on sales from commiss…

(20 ILCS 2805/2.01b) Sec. 2.01b. Illinois Veterans Home at Chicago. The Illinois Veterans Home at Chicago is established. The Department shall operate and maintain the Illinois Veterans Home at Chicago. (Source: P.A. 100-392, eff. 8-25-17.)

(20 ILCS 2805/2.01c) Sec. 2.01c. Veterans Home; notice of infectious disease. (a) As used in this Section, "infectious disease" means any disease caused by a living organism or other pathogen, including a fungus, bacteria, parasite, protozoan, prion, or virus, that has a history …

(20 ILCS 2805/2.02) (from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.02) Sec. 2.02. Any widow or widower of any honorably discharged veteran who meets the qualifications specified in Section 2.01 and who was a resident of the State of Illinois for a continuous period of one year immediately before mak…