Rep. Will Davis

Amends the Design-Build Procurement Act. Provides that for purposes of the Act, "State construction agency" means a construction agency as defined under the Illinois Procurement Code (currently, "State construction agency" means the Capital Development Board). Changes references concerning the Capital Development Board to State construction agency for purposes of requirements under the Act. Modifies provisions concerning the selection committee to remove specified requirements for the committee. Provides for an annual report (currently, at the end of each 6-month period) following the awarding of a contract to selected design-build entities with specified contents. Repeals a Section concerning the repeal date of the Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Higher Education Green Jobs and Technology Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that inter-track wagering location licensees must pay their pari-mutuel handle percentage to the municipality and county no later than the 20th of the month following the month the handle was generated. Provides that inter-track wagering location licensees must pay the admission fees to the municipality and county no later than the 20th of the month following the month the admission fees were imposed (rather than remitting the admission fees to the Illinois Racing Board within 48 hours and the Illinois Racing Board remitting the admission fees to the municipality or county). Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a small business subcontractor may enter into an agreement with the Department of Transportation to receive direct payments from the Department on a construction project. Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Provides that when a State official or agency responsible for administering a contract submits a voucher to the Comptroller for payment to a small business subcontractor who enters into a specified contract under the Department of Transportation Law, that State official or agency shall make available electronically the voucher information. Provides that if a contractor is assessed liquidated damages from the State, the contractor is still responsible to each subcontractor under subcontracts. Provides that contractors are responsible for reasonable attorneys' fees if an administrative law judge finds in favor of the subcontractor. Provides that if a contractor with the Department or a small business subcontractor claims that additional payment is due under the terms of the contract, and the Department of Transportation has not agreed that payment is due, the contractor or subcontractor desiring to pursue additional compensation shall file a claim according to the requirements and procedures specified by the Department. Provides that if the claim, after consideration by the Department, is found to have merit, the Department will make an equitable adjustment.

Amends the School Code. With regard to evidence-based funding, provides that an Organizational Unit may not use funds distributed to the Organizational Unit to make a payment toward travel, lodging, or dining expenses. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a provision providing for change orders shall only apply to a change order or series of change orders which authorize or necessitate an increase or decrease in either the cost of a public contract by a total of $100,000 (rather than $10,000) or more or the time of completion by a total of 30 days or more.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning in State fiscal year 2020, the specified income threshold shall be no less than 200% of the then-current federal poverty level for each family size. Effective July 1, 2019.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit for taxpayers who (i) own residential rental property in the State and (ii) enter into or renew a lease agreement with a qualified renter during the taxable year. Provides that the credit shall be equal to 15% of the annual rent paid to the taxpayer by that qualified renter. Provides that the term "qualified renter" means any person who has been convicted of a crime in this State or any other jurisdiction. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Provides that within 60 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall identify geographic areas eligible to be designated by the Safe and Full Coordinating Board as a Safe and Full Employment Zone ("SAFE Zone") and shall send to the Legislative Audit Commission and make publicly available its analysis and development of the SAFE Zones. Provides that the criteria for these SAFE Zones shall be used to prioritize State funding and provide various services throughout the State. Creates the Safe and Full Employment Coordinating Board to develop and implement a plan for designating SAFE Zones. Provides that the design of programs and budget requirements in SAFE Zones shall be developed by Local Economic Growth Councils. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the First Time Weapon Offender Program shall be implemented by the Safe and Full Employment Coordinating Board. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall prepare a list of all affected municipalities, counties, and road districts receiving more than $1,500,000 in motor fuel tax revenue in the previous year. Provides that no municipality, county, or road district that received distributions totaling more than $2,000,000 in any State fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2019 shall receive any funds on or after July 1 of the third fiscal year to occur after the fiscal year in which the municipality, county, or road district received distributions totaling more than $2,000,000 unless, on or before June 30 of the second fiscal year the municipality, county, or road district received distributions totaling more than $2,000,000, that municipality, county, or road district implements a disadvantaged business enterprise program setting goals for the inclusion of minority, veteran, and female-owned businesses in the procurement of all contracts. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall publish and maintain on its website all relevant data for establishing regional goals for affected municipalities, counties, and road districts to implement business enterprise programs. Effective immediately.