Recognizes the dangers of sepsis and encourages people to take part in the fourth annual Illinois Sepsis Challenge 5K Run and Walk in Orland Park in order to bring increased awareness to the danger of sepsis. Declares July 29, 2017 as Illinois Sepsis Day.
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Streamwood Woman's Club.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that every driver's license issued under the provisions of the Code shall expire 8 years (rather than 4 years) from the date of its issuance. Provides that in the event that an applicant for renewal of a driver's license fails to apply prior to the expiration date of the previous driver's license, the renewal driver's license shall expire 8 years (rather than 4 years) from the expiration date of the previous driver's license.
Creates the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit Act. Entitles interactive digital media companies that meet certain requirements to an income tax credit based on the amount of the Illinois labor expenditure and Illinois production spending approved by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the production. Authorizes taxpayers to take the credit beginning in the taxable year in which the company has met the investment requirement. Provides for the transfer of credits. Requires the Department to submit a report concerning the program to the General Assembly no later than July 1, 2020. Provides that the Act is repealed on July 1, 2021. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning short title.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that the Executive Inspector General may make a summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head available to the public if the Executive Ethics Commission does not do so. Provides that, prior to publication by the Executive Inspector General, the Executive Inspector General shall permit the respondents, the Commission, and the Attorney General to review the documents to be made public and offer suggestions for redaction or provide a response that shall be made public with the summary report.
Amends the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning short title.
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Requires the governing board of each public university to develop and maintain a written policy concerning the credits that the university will award for courses on a joint services transcript. Defines "joint services transcript". Effective January 1, 2017.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a person who has been granted a senior citizens homestead exemption need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that in certain school districts with boundaries that lie in 3 counties, the school board may appoint a chief executive officer to serve as its superintendent. Provides that the chief executive officer shall have all powers and duties of the superintendent. Makes corresponding changes.
