Creates the Private Sector Workplace Anti-Harassment Task Force Act. Creates the Private Sector Workplace Anti-Harassment Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall create model policies and best practices to keep workplaces safe from sexual harassment. Provides that the Department of Human Rights shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides that the model policies and best practices shall be finalized by March 1, 2020 and posted on the Department of Human Rights' website within 30 days after finalization. Repeals the Act on March 1, 2021. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that specific members of the Task Force shall be appointed by the Governor. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor, or his or her designee, is included in the Task Force and shall serve as chair.
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Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the purpose of purchasing acoustical materials, other materials, labor, and professional services to soundproof a residential home located at an eligible address against aircraft noise generated by an airport governed by the provisions of the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act. Provides that the credit may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero; however, the credit may be carried forward. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provisions. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the purpose of purchasing acoustical materials, other materials, labor, and professional services to soundproof a residential home located at an eligible address against aircraft noise generated by an airport governed by the provisions of the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act. Provides that the credit may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero; however, the credit may be carried forward. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provisions. Effective immediately.
Congratulates the Maine West High School girls basketball team, the Warriors, on winning the 2018-19 Illinois High School Association Class 4A Girls State Championship.
Amends the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products to a person under 21 years of age. Prohibits the purchase of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products by a person under 21 years of age. Makes changes regarding definitions, age verification, penalties, possession, and other matters. Repeals the Smokeless Tobacco Limitation Act. Amends other Acts to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2019. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Makes technical changes.
Declares April 2, 2019 as Pay Equity Day.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police has authority to deny an application for or to revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Department finds that the applicant or the person to whom the card was issued is or was at the time of issuance a person who has been convicted within the past 5 years of stalking or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction, in which a firearm was used or possessed. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that if the U.S. Department of Justice halts a large majority of its payments to rape crisis centers in Illinois during a federal government shutdown, the Department of Human Services shall award grants to the organizations already approved for funding under the Sexual Assault Prevention Program in the amounts that would have been received from the federal government if the shutdown had not occurred. Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that it is an aggravating factor in sentencing that the defendant committed a crime of violence or criminal damage to property in a woman's health clinic or on the real property comprising the clinic or who intimidates persons attending the clinic or physicians or nurses at the clinic performing services at the clinic. Provides for the aggravating factor to be applicable, the offense of intimidation against persons attending a woman's health clinic or physicians or nurses at the clinic who perform services at the clinic is limited to intimidation committed by: (1) inflicting physical harm on the person threatened or any other person or on property; (2) subjecting any person to physical confinement or restraint; or (3) committing a felony or Class A misdemeanor. Defines "woman's health clinic", "health care services", and "crime of violence".
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, during the week of Veterans Day each year, food for human consumption that is to be consumed off the premises where it is sold as well as prescription and nonprescription medications and certain medical appliances are exempt from the tax imposed under the Acts if the item is purchased by a veteran. Provides that the tax imposed on other merchandise is imposed at the rate of 5% during the same period if the item is purchased by a veteran. Effective immediately.