Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Public Utilities Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Transfers from the Illinois Commerce Commission to the Department of Transportation all the Commission's functions, powers, and duties related to railroads. Provides for procedures and the exercise of authority necessary to effectuate the transfer. Provides that the Commission and the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules for implementing the transfer. Provides that the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules governing the maintenance of safe walkways for railroad workers. Deletes language requiring any freight train operating outside a railroad yard to be equipped with a radio communication system. Provides that, in accordance with federal railroad safety laws, the Department has authority to adopt rules and issue orders covering every area of railroad safety. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2004.
Rep. Jay Hoffman
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Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act. Makes a technical change in a definitions Section.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Authorizes an alternative method of computation of the research and development credit based on the federal alternative credit under the Internal Revenue Code. Extends the research and development credit to include costs incurred through December 31, 2009 (now, 2004).
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management audit of the changes in State appointment practices.
Creates the FY2005 Budget Implementation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make the changes in State programs that are necessary to implement the Governor's FY2005 budget recommendations.
Amends provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act imposing penalties if an employer fails to pay the proper amounts into the Second Injury Fund or the Rate Adjustment Fund. Deletes language requiring that the failure must be willful and knowing in order for penalties to be imposed. Effective immediately.
Amends the Elections Code. Defines the markings or other indications that constitute a vote on punch cards and electronic voting systems. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the State Finance Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.