ICLB's Legislative Update - August 2009
This month’s legislation update is no surprise to those who have been following our posts on the mechanic’s lien act amendments and the amendments to the counties code.
House Bill – 236 has now become Public Act 96-0654 – Amends the Illinois Mechanic’s Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/1 et seq.) - GC lien claimants on owner-occupied single-family residences now need to give an owner written notice of the filing of a lien against the property within 10 days of the filing.
Senate Bill – 1511 has now become Public Act 96-721 – Amends the Illinois Counties Code (55 ILCS 5/1 et seq.)- Allows county boards outside incorporated towns are now allowed to require occupancy permits for residential dwellings located outside the incorporated areas. Removes the right to charge fees for the residential permits unless the residential fees are grandfathered in.
Senate Bill – 138 has now become Public Act 96-0704 – Amends the Capital Development Board Act (20 ILCS 3105/10.09-1) – Orders local governments without building codes to adopt the model codes or inform the Capital Development Board of the adopted codes. Sets requirements for building inspectors enforcing code requirement under the act.
For design professionals who operate under a limited liability company structure, a certificate of registration is now required from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Public Act 96-0679 - This appears to be in addition to the professional design firm registration already required.
And on an off-blog note, bowling alleys now have a safe harbor of their own.
Senate Bill – 1335 has now become Public Act 96-0713, the Bowling Center Act.
The Bowling Center Act, establishes the requirements for certain exemptions from personal injury suits for bowling alleys caused by patrons wearing bowling shoes outside the alley if the proper signs are posted at all entrances and exits. Citizens can rest easy knowing that the definitions of both “bowler” and “bowling shoes” are now statutorily codified.
