Appropriates $2 from the Metro-East Public Transportation Supplemental Fund to the Department of Revenue for distribution for public transportation purposes. Effective July 1, 2004.
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.
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 Aeronautics Act. Makes a technical change in a definitions Section.
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section creating the civil administrative agencies, including the Department of Employment Security.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases from $100 to $1,000 the fee for an identification card for an out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer. Increases from $50 to $500 the fee for the card if application is made after June 15 of any year. (The card expires on December 31, of the calendar year for which it is issued.)
Authorizes the Director of Agriculture to exchange certain property in Perry County with the NOTFA Land Trust #1. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a property has been granted a homestead exemption under the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption provisions, then the person qualifying need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code with regard to Standard and Master teaching certificates. Provides that for the holder of an Early Childhood or Elementary type of certificate, 50% of the continuing professional development activities included in a certificate renewal plan must be coursework or activities that expand the holder's knowledge and application of best practices in the teaching of reading.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the State Board of Education.
