Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning the returning veterans' homestead exemption, provides that the veteran may apply the exemption for the taxable year after he or she returns if (i) he or she first acquires a principal residence during the taxable year in which he or she returns, but after January 1 of that year, and (ii) if the property is owned and occupied as a principal residence by the veteran on January 1 of the next taxable year. Effective immediately.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections must also make identification information and a recent photo of the inmate being released accessible on the Internet by means of a hyperlink labeled "Community Notification of Inmate Early Release" on the Department's World Wide Web homepage. Provides that the identification information shall include the inmate's: name, any known alias, date of birth, physical characteristics, residence address, commitment offense and county where conviction was imposed. Provides that the identification information shall be placed on the website within 3 days of the inmate's release and the information may not be removed until either: completion of the first year of mandatory supervised release or return of the inmate to custody of the Department. Effective immediately.

Amends the State Revenue Sharing Act. In provisions concerning the allocation among municipalities and counties, provides that when territory has been annexed to or disconnected from a municipality, the clerk of the municipality must notify the Department of Revenue of the number of residents in the territory based on census data and also provide other information. Applies to annexations and disconnections after January 1, 2007. Thereafter, requires adjustment of the monthly allocations to reflect the changes in the number of residents. Contains other provisions. Effective July 1, 2010.

Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, provides that any license application or renewal form that the Department provides to a person shall include a waiver that gives the person the option to grant or deny permission to the Department to sell his or her information, as part of the roster of information including, but not limited to, his or her name, address, and profession, to a third party. Provides that the waiver shall clearly present this option and require the person to check a box marked "Yes" or a box marked "No". Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. Deletes language providing that before July 1, 2006 and after June 30, 2010, the State Board of Education shall provide the primary source of funding through appropriations for the grants for preschool educational program and the funds shall be distributed for the benefit of children who because of their home and community environment are subject to such language, cultural, economic and like disadvantages that they have been determined as a result of screening procedures to be at risk of academic failure. Deletes language that provides that screening procedures shall be based on criteria established by the State Board of Education. Removes the date restrictions of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2010 on the requirement that the State Board of Education shall provide the primary source of funding through appropriations for the program. Effective immediately.

Congratulates the students, staff, faculty, administration, and alumni of Glenbard East High School, on the 50th anniversary of the school.

Congratulates the Windy City Warriors on achieving first place at the Illinois High School Association Wheelchair Basketball State tournament.

Congratulates Montini Catholic High School on winning the 2009 IHSA Class 5A State Football Championship.

Honors the Sheldon Peck Homestead in Lombard.

Congratulates the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society on the 140th anniversary of the Maple Street Chapel in Lombard.