Amends the Property Tax Code. Extends the date of repeal of a Section concerning the assessment of vegetative filter strips from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2016. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that for taxable years 2007 and thereafter, the amount of the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is the equalized assessed value of the residence in the taxable year for which application is made minus the base amount (now, the amount of the exemption is reduced based upon the taxpayer's household income). Provides that in counties having fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the county board may, by resolution, provide that, if a person has been granted a Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, then that person need not reapply for the exemption.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Grain Code. Requires the Department of Agriculture to prescribe or authorize price later contract forms in electronic document format. Effective immediately.
Creates the Blind Vendors Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Blind Services, shall operate and promote the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. Sets forth that the federal Randolph-Sheppard Act and the regulations adopted pursuant to that Act shall serve as the minimum standards for the operation of the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. Provides that under the Program: (1) blind vendors have priority in the operation of all vending facilities on State property; (2) vending machine income from all vending machines on State property shall be assigned to the blind vendor on the property or to the Blind Vendors Trust Fund; (3) no State agency may impose any commission, service charge, rent, or utility charge on a blind vendor operating on State property; (4) sales made at a blind vendor's vending facility are exempt from all occupation and use taxes; and (5) State agencies may not allow competition with a blind vendor. Sets forth that the Bureau Director for the Bureau of the Blind and the Committee of Blind Vendors shall jointly develop regulations to ensure that priority is given to blind vendors in the operation of vending facilities on State property. Provides that the Department may provide for set-asides of the net proceeds of vending operations under certain conditions. Requires set-aside funds to be deposited in the Blind Vendors Trust Fund, a separate account managed by the Department for the State's blind vendors. Sets forth provisions for the distribution of vending machine income from vending machines on State property. Provides certain conditions for the licensing of blind vendors. Creates the Committee of Blind Vendors to jointly participate in the development and implementation of all policies, plans, and major decisions affecting the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. Sets forth provisions for the composition of the Committee. Provides certain procedures for the resolution of disputes arising within the Program. Provides for the promulgation of regulations relating to the operation of this Act. Requires the Department to make regular surveys and reports on State property and vending facilities. Sets forth conditions and information to be contained in the surveys and reports. Preempts home rule powers. Repeals the Blind Persons Operating Vending Facilities Act. Amends the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to provide that personal property purchased from a blind vendor's vending facility licensed by the Department of Human Services under the Blind Vendors Act is exempt from the taxes imposed by those Acts and that these exemptions are not subject to the sunset provisions of those Acts.
Amends the Public University Energy Conservation Act and the Public Community College Act. Requires each public university and community college district to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for energy conservation at the university or community college by January 1, 2007. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. In school districts other than the Chicago school district, reduces the probationary period of time before a teacher enters upon contractual continued service. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Disapproves the 2006 report of the Compensation Review Board.
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the city of Windsor.
Mourns the death while on duty of Illinois State Police Sergeant Rodney Todd Miller of Decatur.
