Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Invest in Kids Act. Provides that the Invest in Kids credit applies permanently (currently, the credit applies for taxable years ending before January 1, 2023). Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxing district shall reduce its aggregate extension base for the purpose of lowering its limiting rate for future years upon referendum approval initiated by the submission of a petition by the voters of the district. Effective immediately.
Creates the Illinois Cyber Reserve Act. Establishes the Illinois Cyber Reserve, to be administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in order to deploy volunteers upon the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident. Contains provisions regarding volunteer requirements, criminal history checks, and civil liability. Requires volunteers to provide assistance for 6 years from the time of deployment or for the time required under the Agency's record retention policies, whichever is longer, and assistance to be for 7 days unless a different period is specified in writing. Creates the Illinois Cyber Reserve Advisory Board as an advisory body within the Agency and tasks it with reviewing and making recommendations regarding the policies and procedures used in implementing the Act. Requires the Agency to publish guidelines for the operation of the Illinois Cyber Reserve program and provides minimum requirements for the guidelines. Allows the Agency to enter into contracts with clients, provide training to individuals, and establish a fee schedule for clients. Provides that specified information given to the Illinois Cyber Reserve or obtained under the Act is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the Agency shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of the Act.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a person who qualifies for a senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption relocates from one residence in this State to another residence in this State, and the person continues to qualify for the exemption, then the exemption amount for the new residence may not be less than the exemption amount for the previous residence for the last full assessment year in which the qualifying individual occupied the previous residence. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with a third-party vendor to conduct quarterly checks on the eligibility of persons receiving benefits under the State's Medical Assistance Program or under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Provides that at a minimum, the third-party vendor shall collect documentation of the person's identity, including, but not limited to, a copy of the person's Illinois driver's license, Illinois Identification Card, or any other form of identification as prescribed by the Department by rule. Provides that the third-party vendor shall also collect any other relevant information, as determined by the Department, that could affect a person's eligibility for medical assistance or SNAP benefits. Requires the Department to provide persons subject to the eligibility checks with written notice of the eligibility checks. Requires the Department to apply for any federal waiver or State Plan amendment, if required, to implement the provisions of the amendatory Act. Permits the Department to adopt rules.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that any taxing district may abate any portion of its taxes in any given year when the initial levy request for that year has subsequently been found to be in excess of the funds required for that year. Provides that any such abatement shall be included in the district's aggregate extension base for purposes of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. Provides for a supplemental levy if the issuance of a certificate of error, a court order, or a final administrative decision of the Property Tax Appeal Board results in a refund from the taxing district of a portion of the property tax revenue distributed to the taxing district. Effective immediately.
Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that upon a vacancy in the General Assembly a special election shall occur no earlier than 45 days but no more than 90 days after the vacancy. Provides that if the vacancy occurs within 120 days before a general election or general primary election, the vacancy shall be filled by that election. Requires the candidates to fill the vacancy to be members of the same political party as the person who vacated the seat. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Modifies provisions concerning procurement and revolving door prohibitions to include specified persons involved in the fiscal administration of State contracts. Makes other changes concerning persons subject to a specified revolving door prohibition. Effective immediately.
Amends the Election Code. Prohibits a political committee from making expenditures for payments to attorneys, expert witnesses, investigators, or others to provide a defense in a criminal case.
Amends the Transportation Network Providers Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, a transportation network company and a driver may establish by contract that the driver is an independent contractor and not an employee.
