Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Department of Public Aid Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that every manufacturer or labeler of prescription drugs dispensed in this State that employs, directs, or utilizes marketing representatives must report the manufacturer or labeler's advertising costs for prescription drugs, based on aggregate national data, to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Provides that the purpose of the reporting is to assist the State in its role as a purchaser of prescription drugs and an administrator of prescription drug programs. Makes certain items exempt from the reporting requirements, including free samples of prescription drugs intended to be distributed to patients. Provides that information reported to the Department is confidential and not a public record subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Requires the Department to establish programs aimed at educating health care practitioners about the relative costs and benefits of various prescription drugs. Authorizes the Department to assign responsibilities to the Special Advocate for Prescription Drugs within the Department.
Rep. Jay Hoffman
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Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the sunset of exemptions, credits, and deductions.
Amends the Interstate Library Compact Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the compact administrator.
Creates the Distressed Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit Act and amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain costs related to the acquisition of economically distressed property for redevelopment purposes. Sets forth requirements for the credit. Provides that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under this Act may not exceed $12,000,000 in any one calendar year and may not exceed $100,000,000 for all calendar years. Provides that the credit may be sold or transferred and may be carried forward for 6 years.
Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders to the extent that the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders are not already covered by the policy or plan. Provides that this coverage shall be subject to a maximum benefit of $36,000 per year, but shall not be subject to any limits on the number of visits to an autism service provider. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the IMRF Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In the provisions allowing certain annuitants to hold elective office without participating in the Fund or losing their retirement annuities, allows a separate election for each term of office. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Gasoline Storage Act. Removes the county population limitation for the issuance of permits for the dispensing or delivery of flammable or combustible motor vehicle fuels directly into the fuel tanks of vehicles from tank trucks, tank wagons, or other portable tanks for sites used for the parking, operation, or maintenance of a commercial vehicle fleet. Effective immediately.
Creates the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act and the Illinois Casino Development Authority Act to create authorities for the purposes of developing and operating casinos. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Racing Board. Allows advance deposit wagering. Adds provisions concerning drug testing for horses. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide for the conduct of electronic gaming at tracks. Makes other changes. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Gaming Board. Authorizes the issuance of an additional riverboat license and 2 casino licenses. Contains provisions regarding the re-issuance of the 10th riverboat license. Allows the Chicago Casino Development Authority and the Illinois Casino Development Authority to receive casino licenses. Changes the short title to the Illinois Gambling Act and makes corresponding changes in other Acts. Provides for the conduct of electronic poker. Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act with respect to the State sales tax collected on motor fuel. Amends the School Construction Law to create the Chicago Public Schools Capital Needs Board. Makes other changes.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Exempts township assessors with at least 25 years of experience in the property assessment field from certain education requirements.