Ryan's amendatory veto addresses two concerns of the rail industry. With the legislature's consent, penalties will not be imposed if more than one train from more than one company creates a delay of more than 10 minutes. Also, the bill now specifically spells out that moving trains cannot be stopped in order for a citation to be issued. The bill takes effect Jan. 1, 2000. If convicted, violators could face a Class C misdemeanor.
Parents have a right to know the medical procedures practiced on their child.
The bill takes affect on Jan. 1, 2000. There are provisions in this bill to handle concerns of confidentiality while weighing the adopted child's right to know. Prospect, sponsored House Bill 631. Aggravated battery with a firearm is upgraded from a simple Class X felony to a Class X felony with a sentence of no less than 15 years and no more than 60 years. Aggravated discharge of a firearm is upgraded from a Class 1 felony to a Class X felony with a sentence of no less than 10 years and no more than 45 years.