Rep. David McSweeney

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that a request for review may be filed not later than 60 days after the discovery of an alleged violation of the Act (instead of 60 days after the alleged violation) if facts concerning the violation are not discovered within 60 days after the alleged violation but are discovered at a later date by a person utilizing reasonable diligence. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop a coordinated program for a statewide emergency alert system when a person 21 years old or older who is believed to have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias is reported missing. Provides that the system shall be referred to as the Silver Alert system and shall include, but is not limited to, an electronic message sent to all law enforcement agencies; use of the emergency alert system; the use of electronic billboards and message signs in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation if a vehicle is involved; posting of the Silver Alert message on Illinois Lottery terminals; the designation by the Department of a contact name and toll-free telephone number for tips and information; blast email and fax messages to media outlets; activation of a local reverse 911 systems to all businesses and residents if the person is on foot. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the Department of State Police in the use of electronic message signs on roads and highways to immediately provide critical information to the public concerning missing persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to make conforming changes.

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that funds for township and road districts may be derived from other road district sources, but may not exceed the amount that would be allocated under the motor fuel tax fund formula.

Supports workplace equity and equality under the law covering pay and benefits for employees as established by the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Constitution, statutory law, and case law.

Congratulates Jane Szybowicz on the occasion of being honored as the 2015 Illinois History Teacher of the Year.

Congratulates Jesse M. Campbell on the occasion of entering the elite status of Thoroughbred jockeys to have won 2,000 races.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to contracts between the Department of Agriculture and a non-profit service organization for the purpose of providing goods or services on the Illinois State Fairgrounds during the Illinois State Fair or on the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds during the DuQuoin State Fair. Effective immediately.

Amends the Salaries Act. Decreases the annual salary of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller, Treasurer, and Attorney General by 10% beginning on January 14, 2015. Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Decreases the annual salary and committee service stipends of General Assembly members by 10% beginning on January 14, 2015 for each member of the House of Representatives and each member of the Senate elected to a 2-year term commencing January 9, 2013 and beginning January 11, 2017 for all other members of the Senate. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for tax years 2013 through 2015, the extension limitation is (a) 0% or (b) the rate of increase approved by voters (instead of the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year preceding the levy year or (b) the rate of increase approved by voters). Effective immediately.

Declares the Illinois House of Representatives' opposition to SB 2696 in the Illinois Senate, which dissolves the Fox Waterway Agency.