Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the city of Madison for all costs associated with development of an industrial park. Effective July 1, 2007.
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. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Defines "housing status" and prohibits discrimination under the Act on the basis of a person's housing status. Directs the Department of Human Rights 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.
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, 2007.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Creates the Millennium Project Act. Contains only a short title.
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, 2007.
Amends the Illinois Guaranteed Job Opportunity Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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 18 members of the community, appointed by the corporate authorities of the community, representing the perspective of 18 sectors vital to community redevelopment. 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 Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the amount of the earned income tax credit from 5% of the federal credit to: (i) 7.5% of the federal tax credit for taxable years ending in calendar year 2007; and (ii) 10% of the federal tax credit for taxable years ending in calendar year 2008 or thereafter. Effective immediately.
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for grants to the Village of Washington Park for street repair and construction. Effective July 1, 2007.
