Sen. Michael W. Frerichs

Amends the Election Code. Provides that grace period voting may be conducted until the day of the primary or election.

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Makes appropriations from the General Revenue Fund for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Civil Service System. Effective July 1, 2013.

Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Provides that only materials manufactured in the United States may be sold on the property of the Illinois State Museum. Defines "materials manufactured in the United States". Amends the State Parks Act. Provides that only materials manufactured in the United States may be sold in gift shops or concession areas within State parks or parkways. Defines "materials manufactured in the United States". Amends the Historic Preservation Agency Act. Provides that only materials manufactured in the United States may be sold on the property of State Historic Sites, State Memorials, and the other properties over which the Historic Preservation Agency has jurisdiction. Defines "materials manufactured in the United States".

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "employer".

Amends the Oil and Gas Wells on Public Lands Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2015, no new permits shall be issued for surface extraction activities on lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources or the federal government. Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from entering into contracts in writing designating any person as the permittee of the State of Illinois with the exclusive right to prospect and explore public lands of the State of Illinois for the occurrence of petroleum. Repeals provisions governing certain petroleum leases, right of way over public lands and preferential rights to prospecting permits. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In the provision concerning firemen's continuance privilege, changes the definition of "retirement or disability period" to include the period when the disabled or retired fireman, if not enrolled in the municipal group insurance plan at the time of disability or retirement, may elect to enroll in the municipal group insurance plan during open enrollment. Provides that the disabled or retired fireman, if not enrolled in the municipal group insurance plan at the time of disability or retirement, may elect to enroll during open enrollment but not after the fireman becomes eligible for federal Medicare coverage and not more than once. Provides that the fireman must be insurable and must pay the cost of the insurance premium in order to reenter the insurance plan. Effective immediately.

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning creation of the Board.

Makes appropriations to the University of Illinois for various purposes, including for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2013.

Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.