Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that "extension limitation" means (a) the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Employment Cost Index or, upon referendum approval, the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year preceding the levy year or (b) the rate increase approved by the voters. Defines "Employment Cost Index" as the average between the Employment Cost Index for total compensation for civilian workers and the Employment Cost Index for total compensation for State and local government workers. Sets forth referendum procedures to allow for the calculation of the extension limitation based upon the Consumer Price Index. Defines "new property" to include an increase in assessed value of property due to site development and infrastructure improvements, the construction of new improvements, or the addition to existing improvements (now, the definition includes an increase in the assessed value of the property due to new improvements or additions to existing improvements). Effective immediately.
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Creates the Adult Entertainment Billboard Regulation Act. Provides that no billboard or other exterior advertising sign for an adult cabaret or a sexually-oriented business shall be located within one mile of any State highway, unless that business is located within one mile of a State highway, in which case that business may display one sign giving notice that the premises are off limits to minors and one identification sign of no more than 40 square feet in size that contains only the business' name, street address, telephone number, and operating hours. Provides that non-conforming signs in use at the time of the effective date of the Act may continue in use, but should be made to conform to the specifications of the Act within 3 years after the Act's effective date. Provides that any adult cabaret or sexually-oriented business owner who violates the provisions of the Act is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and that each day that a violation of the Act continues in existence constitutes a separate offense. Preempts home rule. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the court shall not appoint as guardian of the person of the minor any person who is currently required to register as a sex offender.
Amends the Vital Records Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning fees.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management, performance, and financial audit of the Chicago Board of Education.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. With respect to motor vehicles purchased under a State contract awarded after July 1, 2005, requires that (i) vehicles that burn gasoline must be capable of burning majority blended ethanol and (ii) vehicles that burn diesel fuel must be capable of burning biodiesel or blended biodiesel fuel. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a $10,000 tax credit for each motor fuel retailer who installs one or more new E85 ethanol fuel dispensing pumps at his or her motor fuel retail store in Illinois during the taxable year. Provides that the credit applies to taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2006 and on or before December 30, 2009. Limits the pump credit to one year. Provides that the credits may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero. Effective January 1, 2007.
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that provisions concerning the employer's contribution for salary increases in excess of 6% do not apply to salary increases as a result of the formation of a new school district. Amends the School Code to make a related change.
Amends the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2007, any gasoline sold or offered for sale in this State for use in motor vehicles must contain a minimum of 10% ethanol, by volume, with specified exceptions. Effective January 1, 2007.
Amends the School Code. Provides that teachers and other school employees may be required to work on certain legal school holidays, provided that appropriate instruction is given to students on that day or that day is used for other activities, including without limitation teachers' institutes or parent-teacher conferences. Makes technical changes.