Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, on or after July 1, 2017 and on or before December 31, 2018, the taxes imposed under the Acts apply to 90% of the proceeds of sales of gasohol and 80% of the proceeds of sales of mid-range ethanol blends. Amends the Illinois Renewable Fuels Development Program Act. Provides that grants may be awarded for the following programs: a next generation renewable fuels program, a majority blended ethanol and blender pump infrastructure program, and a research and development program for sustainable corn production and corn-based renewable fuel production. Sets forth the maximum aggregate amount of grants that may be awarded under each program. Effective immediately.
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Encourages members to support and co-sponsor essential legislation that fights and provides support for Chronic Wasting Disease so as to protect Illinois' hunting heritage and the immense conservation and economic benefits it provides.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for FY19 capital projects. Effective July 1, 2018.
Creates the Competitive Bidding of Local Roads, Streets, and Bridges Act. Provides that no unit of local government may make any contract, intergovernmental agreement, or any other type of agreement with another unit of local government for the maintenance or construction of local roads, streets, and bridges that would have the effect of avoiding competitive bidding required by statute. Limits applicability of the Act under specified circumstances. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. Provides that no intergovernmental or interagency agreement or contract may be entered into in violation of the Competitive Bidding of Local Roads, Streets, and Bridges Act and any such agreement or contract entered into after the effective date of the new Act may not be implemented or given effect.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not impose a tax, fee, or other assessment other than the normal sales tax rate for goods on a firearm, firearm attachment, or firearm ammunition. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution, in effect or adopted, on or after the effective date of the bill by any unit of local government, including a home rule unit, that imposes a tax, fee, or other assessment other than the normal sales tax rate for goods on a firearm, firearm attachment, or firearm ammunition are invalid and void. Effective immediately.
Designates the section of Illinois Route 3 from Highway 156 to Vanderbrook Drive as the "Corporal Richard Lawrence Daugherty Memorial Highway".
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency may submit an objection to a license applicant based upon specific and articulable reasons or circumstances (rather than a reasonable suspicion) that the applicant is a danger to himself or herself or others, or a threat to public safety. Provides that the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board may request more information from the law enforcement agency that submits an objection and if the request is made the agency shall have 30 days to supply the required information. Provides that if the agency fails to respond or does not provide adequate information, the objection shall be rendered moot and the Board shall grant the license. Provides that the Board may not take more than 90 days to render a decision from the time the objection is filed. Provides that failure to render a decision shall be grounds for a mandamus action in which the Board shall be liable for all costs and attorney's incurred by the applicant. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Rural/Downstate Health Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that in every case in which an opioid overdose is determined to be a contributing factor in a death, the coroner shall report the death and the age, gender, race, and county of residence, if known, of the decedent to the Department of Public Health. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires every hospital to report the age, gender, race, and county of residence, if known, of each patient diagnosed as having an opioid overdose to the Department within 48 hours of the diagnosis. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department to adopt rules to implement the reporting requirements. Requires the Department to annually report to the General Assembly the data collected.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if the operation of a non-highway vehicle is authorized under a certain provision in the Code, the vehicle may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour or less (rather than 35 miles per hour or less).