Local Government Law Bulletin
PSEBA Recipient Reporting Forms
On August 27, 2013, Governor Quinn signed into law Senate Bill 1245 (codified as 820 ILCS 320/17). The bill amended the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (“PSEBA”), effective immediately, and instituted an employer’s periodic reporting obligation with the State...
Successful Illinois Municipal League Conference
Thanks to those individuals and municipalities who participated in the recent IML Conference. ZRFM conducted five sessions: FOIA & OMA in the Internet Age: Ruth Schlossberg Municipal Law & Order: Sgt. Andrew Doles (Algonquin P.D.), Jennifer Gibson, Brad...
‘Amazon Tax’ Struck Down
In 2011, Illinois passed what became known as the “Amazon Tax” by expanding the scope of businesses that had to collect Illinois sales tax. Previously, all online retailers without a physical presence in the state were not required to collect Illinois sales tax. ...
Illinois State Police Release Concealed Carry Restricted Signage Requirements
The ISP recently released the appropriate sign to display in order to restrict Concealed Carry licensees from carrying handguns onto or into restricted premises. The ISP provides a pdf version of the sign, which can also be provided to a printing company to supply...
Several ZRFM Attorneys to Present at Annual IML Conference
Next week, Oct. 17-19, several ZRFM attorneys along with some distinguished guests will be presenting a broad array of topics concerning municipal government at the Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference. We are excited to be featured presenters on so many areas...
Prohibited Areas and Signage: the Hidden Issues That Remain for Local Governments with Concealed Carry
Local governments are highly advised to understand the nuances of restricted areas for carrying concealed weapons pursuant to the Concealed Carry Act.[i] Some locations that the Act enumerates as restricted areas for concealed carry come as little surprise, such as...
Underage Drinking Cannot Be a Jailable Offense & Related Implications
The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in the case of In re Shelby R. determined that a minor cannot be sentenced to jail for a criminal act, if the same act would not be a criminal offense for an adult. The Court further held that even a violation of probation for...
Two New Laws Regarding Automobile Insurance
Electronic Proof of Automobile Insurance Senate Bill 1775 was passed and went into effect in late August that now allows drivers to provide proof of their required automobile liability insurance on their portable electronic devices, during traffic stops and at court....
Deadline to Provide Employees Notice of Health Coverage Options (Oct. 1, 2013)
All local governments, regardless of size, must provide written notice by Oct.1, 2013, to all employees of their option to obtain healthcare coverage through the public exchange (or "Marketplace"), which will be available on Jan. 1, 2014. The deadline is part of the...