House Sponsors: STROGER-DART-LANG-CROTTY-MCCARTHY, SCOTT, HOFFMAN, O'BRIEN, MCKEON, OSTERMAN, FRANKS AND ERWIN. Short description: CIV PRO-SUNSHINE IN LITIGATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to prohibit court orders and judgments from concealing public hazards. Effective July 1, 2001, and applies to causes of action accruing on or after that date. JUDICIAL NOTE (Office of the Illinois Courts) There may be a minimal increase in judicial workloads. However, HB 156 would not increase the number of judges needed in the State. FISCAL NOTE (Office of the Illinois Courts) HB 156 would have minimal fiscal impact on the judicial branch. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) In the opinion of DCCA, HB 156 does not meet the definition of a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) There would be no population or cost impact to the Department. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status