Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

Congratulates Terry Moore on his retirement as a Randolph County commissioner.

Congratulates Michael Hoelscher of Rockwood on the occasion of being named the August 2014 Illinois Veteran of the Month.

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice to claim that another has infringed upon a United States patent if the claim falsely threatens adverse administrative or judicial action, the assertions lack a reasonable basis in fact or law, the person making the assertion is not, or does not represent, a person with a current right to license the patent, or the claim fails to make certain other disclosures. Effective January 1, 2015.

Amends the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Military Code of Illinois and the State Finance Act to create the Illinois National Guard Billeting Fund. Further amends the Military Code of Illinois to provide that the Fund shall be funded from proceeds collected by the Department of Military Affairs incident to billeting operations conducted by the Illinois National Guard at locations within the State. Provides that moneys within the Fund shall be used to pay the expenses of billeting operations not eligible for payment with federal or State appropriated funds. Provides that the Department of Military Affairs shall administer the Fund in accordance with the laws of this State, applicable federal requirements governing the use of such funds, and appropriate rules and procedures established by the Adjutant General. Effective July 1, 2014.

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve a training program in veterans' awareness for law enforcement officers of local government agencies. Provides that the purpose of the program shall be to identify issues relating to veterans and to provide guidelines for appropriate responses to such issues.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning criminal fortification of a residence or building. Includes in the definition of "fortified condition" preventing or impeding entry through the use of video surveillance, motion sensing devices, or booby traps. Defines "booby traps" for purposes of the offense.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates an abatement for property that (i) is used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes and (ii) has been rebuilt following a natural disaster occurring in taxable year 2013 or any taxable year thereafter. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning assistance with exports.

Recognizes the City of Du Quoin for renaming the Popular Street Overpass after former mayor, John E. Rednour, and requests signage be placed by the Department of Transportaion indicating the name.