Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2020, marine fuel is exempt from the tax imposed under the Act. Provides that "marine fuel" means motor fuel specially formulated to be used in the propulsion of watercraft. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax checkoff for donations to the Pediatric and Rare Disease in Children Research Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Pediatric and Rare Disease in Children Research Fund. Provides that moneys deposited into the Pediatric and Rare Disease in Children Research Fund shall be used by the Department of Public Health for the purpose of making grants to organizations in Illinois that conduct research, investigation, and experimentation that results in a better understanding of pediatric and rare diseases in children and an ultimate cure or treatment option. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall not require a taxpayer, whether an individual, not-for-profit, or other business entity, to collect and furnish to the Department individual tax identification information from vendors that participate in an event hosted or sponsored by the taxpayer. Effective immediately.
Declares April 2020 as Ambucs Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is the public policy of the State to secure for all individuals within Illinois the freedom from discrimination against any individual because of his or her political affiliation.
Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Establishes the fiscal year 2021 mileage reimbursement rate and allowance for lodging and meals. Amends the Compensation Review Act. Reverses the increase in compensation for members of the General Assembly to the level of compensation received by members for fiscal year 2019. Prohibits cost-of-living adjustments for or during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 for State government legislative and executive elected officers and appointees in positions for which the Compensation Review Board previously recommended or determined compensation. Effective immediately.
Withdraws the proposed changes to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution contained in SJRCA 1 from the ballot for the general election to be held on November 3, 2020.
Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall not convene the House of Representatives in regular or perfunctory session after 4:00 p.m. on the day before Memorial Day or before 4:00 p.m. on Memorial Day. Provides that on a regular session day reasonably close to Memorial Day, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall include in the business on the Daily Calendar for the House of Representatives for that session a remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day.
Repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2021.
Congratulates the Pike County Softball All-Stars 12U on their success during the 2019 season.
