Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that the exemption for property used in an enterprise zone applies to businesses that make investments of at least $20,000,000 and cause the creation of a minimum of 40 (instead of 200) full-time jobs in Illinois or make investments that cause the retention of a minimum of 500 (instead of 2,000) full-time jobs in Illinois. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the exemption for businesses located in an enterprise zone applies to businesses that (i) make investments of at least $20,000,000 and cause the creation of a minimum of 40 (instead of 200) full-time equivalent jobs in Illinois, (ii) make investments of at least $175,000,000 which cause the creation of a minimum of 30 (instead of 150) full-time equivalent jobs in Illinois, or (iii) make investments of at least $100,000,000 which cause the retention of a minimum of 200 (instead of 1,000) full-time jobs in Illinois.
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Amends the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act. Expands the definition of "police station" to include a State university's or a State college's police department and the various district headquarters of the Illinois State Police.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning the disabled veterans standard homestead exemption, provides that a veteran with a service-connected disability of at least 70% does not need to reapply for the exemption.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning delivery services implementation plans.
Amends the Smoke Free Illinois Act and the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to exempt from certain prohibitions against discrimination any employer that, as its primary purposes or objectives, provides medical or hospital treatment to patients who have a cancerous condition.
Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning judicial notice.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, on or after July 1, 2012 and on or before December 31, 2018, the taxes imposed under the Acts apply to (i) 90% of the proceeds of sales of gasohol, (ii) 80% of the proceeds of sales of E20 blended ethanol fuel, and (iii) 60% of the proceeds of sales of E30 blended ethanol fuel. Provides that an exemption for majority blended ethanol fuel applies through December 31, 2018 (instead of December 31, 2013). Amends the Illinois Renewable Fuels Development Program Act. Provides that grants may be awarded for the following programs: a next generation renewable fuels program, a majority blended ethanol and blender pump infrastructure program, and a research and development program for sustainable corn production and corn-based renewable fuel production. Sets forth the maximum aggregate amount of grants that may be awarded under each program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes length limits for the distance between the kingpin and the center of the rear axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in combination with a truck tractor.
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that: the Secretary of State must inquire as to whether an applicant for a State identification card or driver's license is a veteran for purposes of issuing a State identification card or driver's license with a veteran designation; the Secretary shall determine by rule what forms of proof of a person's status as a veteran are acceptable; and the Secretary may disclose an individual's social security number or associated information to the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs for the purpose of confirming veteran status. Defines "veteran" and other terms. Effective January 1, 2013.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Offices of the Comptroller and Treasurer. Provides instead for a single Comptroller of the Treasury. Provides that the Comptroller of the Treasury shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. No Comptroller or Treasurer shall be elected in 2014 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2010.