Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti

Amends the Judges Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a married participant who elected not to participate in the survivor's annuity provisions and who is still a judge may elect to participate therein by filing with the Board before July 1, 2011 a written recision of the election not to participate. Includes language exempting any benefit increase as a result from the new benefit increase provisions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person may be guilty of an offense without having, as to each element thereof, one of the mental states described in the Code if the offense is a petty offense (rather than a misdemeanor) which is not punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding $1,000 (rather than $500). Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Requires the Division of the Lottery to establish a special classification of retailer license to facilitate the year-round sale of the special instant scratch-off game for the benefit of Illinois veterans. Exempts these licensees from licensure fees. Provides that specialty retailers shall receive a sales commission equal to 2% of the face value of specialty game tickets purchased from the Department, less adjustments for unsold tickets returned to the Illinois Lottery for credit. Provides that specialty retailers may not cash winning tickets, but are entitled to a 1% bonus in connection with the sale of a winning specialty game ticket having a price value of $1,000 or more. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the City of Chicago shall create a special fund for the purpose of compensating property owners whose property values are diminished because of expansion at O'Hare Airport. Provides that a portion of the landing fees generated at O'Hare Airport sufficient to cover the costs associated with compensating the property owners shall be deposited into the Fund. Effective immediately.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Adds the State's Attorney's Investigative Subpoenas Article to the Code. Provides that at any time prior to the commencement of a prosecution and upon written application by the State's Attorney, the circuit court shall cause the clerk of the court to issue subpoenas ad testificandum or duces tecum directed to the sheriff or coroner of any county in the State for the purpose of obtaining the testimony of any person or any document or material relevant to a criminal matter being investigated by the State's Attorney. Establishes procedures under which the State's Attorney may apply for the issuance of such subpoenas. Provides that any person appearing before an issuing court in response to a State's Attorney's investigative subpoena shall have the right to be accompanied by counsel. Provides that any proceeding related to the issuance or enforceability of the subpoena, or to the disclosure of information obtained from such subpoena, shall take place in camera and in the presence of the State's Attorney, and at the party's request, the party subpoenaed and his or her counsel, and a court reporter who shall transcribe the proceedings. Provides that except for the State's Attorney's copy, such transcripts shall be sealed and in the event a prosecution is commenced, the transcript shall be disclosed to the accused as provided by law. Provides that the Attorney General, in cooperation with the Illinois State's Attorney Association, shall annually provide a course of training to the State's Attorneys, in the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of the provisions of the Article relating to investigation and prosecutorial functions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the O'Hare Modernization Act. Provides that the city of Chicago must reimburse all taxing districts (rather than only school districts and community college districts) for lost tax revenue resulting from the city's acquisition of parcels of property for the O'Hare Modernization Program. Deletes language providing that the city's obligation to reimburse school districts and community college districts ends with the 2009 taxable year and providing that no reimbursements are payable after January 1, 2010. Increases from $20,000,000 to $40,000,000 the maximum amount that the city shall pay out under the provision. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Beginning in taxable year 2010, increases the maximum income limitation under the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption from $55,000 to $75,000 for applicants who have occupied the residence for 5 years or more. Indexes the maximum income limitation to the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person charged with the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer may not receive a disposition of supervision. Provides that a period of probation, a term of periodic imprisonment, or conditional discharge shall not be imposed for the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer or for the offense of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of making a false statement to a peace officer or criminal investigative officer. Provides that a person commits the offense if: (1) the person knowingly makes a false statement to a peace officer or criminal investigative officer of the State or a unit of local government regarding a criminal matter that the person knows to be under investigation by the officer; and (2) during the interview, the person is first informed by a prosecutor who is working with the officer on the investigation that a knowing false statement to the officer relating to the investigation would constitute a criminal offense. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.