Rep. Harry Osterman

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, after July 1, 2011, the term "redevelopment costs" includes costs associated with lead-abatement activities for property that is contiguous to, but not included within, the redevelopment project area if those lead-abatement activities further the purpose of the redevelopment project. Effective July 1, 2011.

Amends the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act in the provision concerning owner's obligation to give notice. Provides that before entering into an agreement for the sale of a residential building or dwelling unit built before 1978, all owners shall provide prospective purchasers with certain information concerning (i) potential health hazards posed by lead in residential dwellings and (ii) disclosure to the purchaser concerning the presence of any known lead-based paint or any known lead-based paint hazards. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer and who desires to sell or transfer a firearm of a size that may be concealed upon the person to another person who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, shall do so only at the place of business of a federally licensed firearm dealer. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall conduct a background check on the prospective recipient of the firearm and follow all other applicable federal, State, and local laws as if he or she were the seller of the firearm. Provides that the purchaser or transferee may be required by the federally licensed firearm dealer to pay a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm, plus other authorized fees. Makes exceptions for (i) the transfer of a firearm between spouses, a parent and child, or other family members, (ii) transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation of law or a court order, or (iii) transfers on the grounds of a gun show.

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning Chicago municipal employees, officers, and officials.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. In provisions creating exemptions to the offenses of unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon for transported weapons, requires the weapons to be "unloaded and enclosed in a firearm case, carrying box, shipping box, or other similar portable container designed for the safe transportation of firearms" (rather than "unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container"). Provides that it is a Class 1 felony to sell or give a firearm to a person whom the seller or giver knows is a street gang member. Effective immediately.

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer and who desires to sell or transfer a firearm of a size that may be concealed upon the person to another person, who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, shall do so only at the place of business of a federally licensed firearm dealer. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall conduct a background check on the prospective recipient of the firearm and follow all other applicable federal, State, and local laws as if he or she were the seller of the firearm. Provides that the purchaser or transferee may be required by the federally licensed firearm dealer to pay a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm, plus other authorized fees. Makes exceptions for (i) the transfer of a firearm between spouses, a parent and child, or other family members, (ii) transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation of law or a court order, or (iii) transfers on the grounds of a gun show. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop an Internet based system for individuals to request the Department of State Police to conduct an instant criminal background check prior to the sale or transfer of a handgun. Provides that the Department of State Police shall have the system completed and available for use by July 1, 2012.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is a Class 1 felony to sell or give a firearm to a person whom the seller or giver knows is a street gang member. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that municipalities and counties may establish green energy special service areas. Provides that those green energy special service areas shall include only property for which each owner of record has executed a contract or agreement with the county or municipality consenting to the inclusion of the property within the green energy special service area. Provides that green energy special service areas are not subject to certain notice and hearing requirements set forth in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the owner of record of each parcel of property within a green energy special service area may arrange, through an agreement with the municipality or county, for specific energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy improvements and may obtain financing for such improvements through the process set forth in the ordinance establishing the special service area. Provides that counties and municipalities may levy property taxes in connection with green energy special service areas. Provides that counties and municipalities may issue bonds in connection with those special service area projects and may sell, assign, or pledge those bonds to the Illinois Finance Authority. Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act to make conforming changes. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.