Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Reduces the trailer flat weight tax for maximum loads of 3,000 pounds and less from $118 to $18. Effective immediately.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that no member of a county board or board of county commissioners, during the term of office for which he or she is elected, may be appointed or serve as a member of the board of health of that county. Effective immediately.
Amends the Counties code. Provides that the county board may lease real estate acquired or held by the county for any term not exceeding 99 years and may lease the real estate when, in the opinion of the county board, the leasing of the real estate is appropriate, in the best interests of the county, and serves a public purpose, excluding a public purpose of financially supporting the operations of government or revenue generation (currently, the board may lease if the real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for the best interests of the county). Provides that the county shall not acquire, hold, own, or lease real estate for the exclusive public purpose of financially supporting the operation of government or for the purpose of revenue generation. Provides that the county board shall sell real estate if the county board determines, by ordinance or resolution passed by three-fourths of the county board, that the ownership or the leasing of the real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, or for the best interests of the county. Provides that, if the county board has determined by ordinance or resolution to sell real estate owned by the county under the provisions, the county shall, by ordinance or resolution passed by a majority vote, determine the terms of sale of the real estate. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board may allow the motto "In God We Trust" to be displayed in a conspicuous location inside or outside each school building.
Amends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that a live child born as a result of an abortion shall be fully recognized as a human person and accorded immediate protection under the law. Removes language regarding interpretation of specified provisions. Effective immediately.
Creates the Parental Medical Choice Act. Provides that no State or local entity, agency, institution, official, or person shall require a minor to obtain a health care service or take a health-related precaution. Provides that no State or local entity, agency, institution, official, or person shall discriminate against a minor because the child has or has not obtained a health care service or has or has not taken any health-related precaution. Provides that no public institution of higher education shall require any health care service or health-related precaution to be taken as a condition on enrollment or in-person classroom attendance. Makes other requirements concerning the prohibition against compulsory health care service or health-related precautions for children. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act shall have a right of action in a State circuit court against an offending State or local entity, agency, institution, official, or person. Provides that a prevailing party may recover liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000 per day for the duration of a violation of the Act. Provides findings and policy provisions. Defines terms.
Designates the 315 Overpass on U.S. Route 57 as the "Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway".
States opposition to any additional excise taxes on Illinois businesses that produce beer, wine, or liquor or their related industries.
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission, in consultation with the Illinois Power Agency, shall develop standards and guidelines to prohibit any Illinois ratepayer funds from being used by the Agency for the procurement of solar panels that are not manufactured or assembled by a company located in the United States under the Agency's long-term renewable resources procurement plan.
Repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2022.
