Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Increases the minimum wage for workers 18 years and older to $6.50 per hour on January 1, 2004. Provides that, beginning in 2005, the minimum wage shall be annually adjusted by the Department of Labor. Provides that the adjustment shall be calculated each September 30, using the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers, and shall take effect on January 1 of the following year. Provides that the Director of Labor shall by rule establish the minimum wage for employees under the age of 18 years.
Rep. Jay Hoffman
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Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning deposits of fees.
Amends the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State Teacher Certification Board.
Amends the Clerks of Courts Act. Provides that, in counties with a population of 500,000 or less, the fee for minor traffic or ordinance violations is $10 or the maximum that was allowed by law on June 30, 2003 (instead of $10). Effective immediately.
Creates the Childhood Hunger Relief Act and amends the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act. Requires the board of education for certain school districts to utilize available federal funding to establish a school breakfast program and a summer food service program. Provides that applications for participation in the school food programs shall be filed with the State Board of Education and information about the child's status shall be provided by the Department of Human Services upon written request. Makes changes concerning the breakfast incentive program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Railroad Incorporation Act. Makes a technical change in a provision concerning articles of incorporation.
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 the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that with respect to employers correctly classified within the construction industry, the amount charged to the insured for workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance shall be based upon hours worked by employees in specific job categories or classifications, not the wages or salaries paid to the employees.
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Provides that a person who knowingly provides false information on an initial or renewal self-insurance application or accompanying financial statement is guilty of a business offense for which a fine not to exceed $50,000 may be imposed. Effective immediately.