Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the earned income tax credit.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State and the Department of State Police shall jointly develop policies and procedures to capture and encode fingerprint information on driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the Secretary. Provides that the Secretary and the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly not later than April 1, 2004 on the proposed policies, procedures, costs of implementation, and any recommended changes to rules and statutes. Provides that the Secretary shall implement procedures to capture and encode fingerprint information on all Illinois residents who wish to have that information on their driver's licenses and identification cards issued on or after January 1, 2006.
Creates the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish an educational loan repayment assistance program for physicians who practice in Illinois. Provides that beginning July 1, 2004, the Department shall consider applications for assistance under the program. Sets forth eligibility requirements for applicants. Provides that for each year that a qualified applicant practices full-time as a physician, the Department shall, subject to appropriation, award a grant to that person in an amount equal to the amount in educational loans that the person must repay that year. Provides that the total amount in grants that a person may be awarded shall not exceed $25,000. Provides that loan payment recipients who fail to practice full-time in Illinois for 3 years shall repay the Department a sum equal to 3 times the amount received under the program. Effective July 1, 2004.
Commemorates the tenth anniversary of the first democratic elections held in South Africa, recognizing the historical significance of the momentous event, and honoring the South Africans who dedicated their lives to promoting and championing democracy.
Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to conduct a study to (i) develop an understanding of the geology of each aquifer in the State; (ii) determine the groundwater flow through the geologic units and the interaction of groundwater with surface waters; and (iii) determine the chemistry of the geologic units and the groundwater in those units. Requires the Department to develop geologic and groundwater flow models for each underground aquifer in the State based upon information obtained from the study. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning teacher certification.
Amends the Space Needs Act. Provides that the Space Needs Commission shall review and approve or disapprove (i) all contracts for studies, planning, and other matters relating to the use of space in the Capitol Complex and (ii) all leases, agreements, or other instruments that contain an option to purchase real property in the Capitol Complex. Provides that the Commission shall determine the area comprising the Capitol Complex by rule. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for emergency air transport by helicopter provided to a Medicaid recipient, the Department of Public Aid shall reimburse the provider of the emergency air transport services at a rate of $4,950 for each emergency flight. Provides that this provision does not prohibit a provider of emergency air transport by helicopter from billing separately for oxygen furnished while providing advanced life support services. Effective immediately.
Creates the State Investment Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Includes in the definition of an "explosive compound" or "incendiary device" a methamphetamine manufacturing chemical as defined in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Imposes a 1% surcharge on the sale or use in this State of a large sport utility vehicle, if the selling price of the vehicle is more than $25,000.
