Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Eliminates the required contribution for converting past service to the augmented retirement formula, and provides for a refund of such contributions already paid. Also provides for recalculation of the pension and a lump sum payment of the difference between the augmented and unaugmented rates for certain pensioners. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Rep. Bob Rita
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Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning applicability of the Act.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date for the Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989 from January 1, 2010 to January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning refunds for erroneous assessments or overpayments, provides that, if the right to a refund arose on or after January 1, 2000, a claim for refund shall not be allowed unless a petition is filed with the circuit court or a claim is made to the county collector within 10 years after the date the right to a refund arose (now, a claim is not allowed unless a petition is filed within 5 years from the date the right to a refund arose). Provides that each county collector must maintain payment image records for a minimum of 10 years after the date of payment.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date for the Auction License Act from January 1, 2010 to January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.
Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Adds a provision precluding any person who is convicted of any felony relating to or arising out of or in connection with his or her service as an employee from receiving benefits under the Article. Effective immediately.
Amends the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning written instruments expressing a promise to pay or confirming an obligation.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date for the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989 from January 1, 2010 to January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.
Amends the Dental Practice Act. Provides that upon the first vacancy created by the resignation or term expiration of a dentist member of the Board of Dentistry occurring on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a dental hygienist shall be appointed to fill that vacancy and the Board shall thereafter be composed of 7 (rather than 8) members who have been dentists for a period of 5 years or more, 3 (rather than 2) members who have been dental hygienists for a period of 5 years or more, and one public member. Effective immediately.
Amends the Toll Highway Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning powers of the Toll Highway Authority.