Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Includes references to the reduction of thermal load in the definitions of "energy efficiency" and "renewable energy resources". Makes corresponding changes to the definition of "Energy Efficiency Project" in the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the corporate authorities and the county board chairman of each participating municipality or county shall determine the make up of the board of trustees.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Creates the Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014. Provides that an out-of-State business that conducts operations within the State solely for the purpose of performing work or services related to a declared State disaster or emergency during a specified disaster period shall not be required to register, file, or remit State or local taxes with respect to that disaster-related work, and is not subject to any State licensing or registration requirements; provided that, in the case of an out-of-State employee who is required to have a professional license to perform the disaster relief or recovery work, that employee is required to maintain a current license in his or her home state or another state during the disaster period. Effective immediately.
Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to a person to: (1) carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person, concealed or otherwise; (2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person when in a vehicle; and (3) keep a loaded or unloaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle. Prohibits the carrying of the handgun in certain locations. Provides that the license shall be issued by the Department of State Police within 30 days of receipt of a completed application and shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Provides for renewal of licenses. Establishes qualifications for licensees, certified firearms instructors, and instructor trainers. Provides for home rule preemption. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Prohibits from inspection and copying information about applications for licenses to carry a handgun and about license holders contained in the database created by the Family and Personal Protection Act, except as authorized by that Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Chicago Police and Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the city shall deposit with the city treasurer, for the benefit of each of those funds, a minimum of 20% of all proceeds collected by the city from newly established gaming revenue sources arising out of legislation enacted in 2014 or thereafter. These deposits shall continue until the stabilization of the fund has been deemed to have occurred by an independent actuarial organization mutually agreed upon by the city and employee representatives. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not assess any fee or tax on any firearm or firearm ammunition, other than a retailers' occupation tax imposed under the Home Rule County Retailers' Occupation Tax Law, the Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, or the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that the assessment of fees or taxes on firearms or firearm ammunition, except as otherwise provided in this provision are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Provides that this provision is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective immediately.
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning the definitions of "Director" and "Department".
