Amends the Economic Development Area Tax Increment Allocation Act. Makes a stylistic change in the short title Section.
Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to East St. Louis Township for building repairs. Effective July 1, 2005.
Reappropriates $25,000 from the Capital Development Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the purpose of a grant to the Village of Centreville for all costs associated with rebuilding the Community Village Theater. Effective July 1, 2005.
Appropriates $2,800,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Environmental Protection Agency for grants to the City of Centreville for sewer repair and construction. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Authorizes the Office of the State Fire Marshal to charge a reasonable fee to review plans for compliance with applicable State adopted fire safety codes. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal may promulgate reasonable rules to administer the program. Provides that all fees collected by the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall be deposited into the Fire Prevention Fund.
Appropriates $75,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for grants to the city of East St. Louis for all costs and expenses associated with separating the now combined sanitary and storm sewers. Effective July 1, 2005.
Creates the Community Self-Revitalization Act. Provides that a municipality, county, or any combination of municipalities and counties that are certified as an economically distressed community or communities by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, in order to receive the assistance as provided under this Act, may appoint a Board of Economic Advisors. Provides that the Board shall consist of 13 members of the community, appointed by the corporate authorities of the community, representing the perspective of 13 sectors vital to community redevelopment, including families, businesses, and government. Provides that the Board shall create a 3-year to 5-year revitalization plan for the community containing distinct, measurable objectives for revitalization. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may, subject to appropriation, make grants to communities to create a Board of Economic Advisors under the Act for the operational expenses of the Board. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall advise Boards of available funding and assist Boards in securing this funding. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%".
Creates the Illinois Africa-America Peace Brigade Act. Provides that qualified citizens of the State may be enrolled in the Illinois Africa-America Peace Brigade for service in African nations and in urban inner-city schools in this State. Sets the terms and conditions of the volunteers' service. Allows the Director of the Illinois Africa-America Peace Brigade to provide training to volunteers and applicants for enrollment as volunteers. Requires the approval of the United States' Secretary of State for the programs and activities of the Peace Brigade in foreign nations. Creates the Illinois Africa-America Peace Brigade Advisory Council. Provides for the appointment of members to the Council by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Council shall review the programs and activities of the Peace Brigade and shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Director. Requires the Governor to report to the General Assembly on the programs and activities of the Peace Brigade. Contains other provisions. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to create the Illinois Africa-America Peace Brigade. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to allow the Department of State Police to conduct background checks of applicants for enrollment as volunteers in the Illinois Africa-America Peace Brigade.
Creates the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. Sets forth certain rights of homeless persons, including the right to live in any community in the State, the right to choose living arrangements, and the right to employment and training opportunities. Directs the Department of Public Health to monitor and enforce homeless persons' rights, and provides criminal penalties for violations of those rights. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish priorities of eligibility for temporary rental or other housing assistance among the various categories of persons needing assistance in obtaining or retaining housing.
