Amends the Time Standardization Act. Provides that the State is exempt from the provisions of the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966 that establish daylight saving time.
Amends the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act. Requires each school board to adopt a written policy for the right of student journalists to exercise the freedoms of speech and the press in school-sponsored media. Sets forth specific requirements for the policy. Prohibits the dismissal, suspension, discipline, reassignment, or transfer of or other retaliation against a student media adviser for (i) refusing to infringe on conduct or (ii) acting to protect a student journalist engaged in conduct that is protected under the Act or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Sets forth provisions concerning injunctive and declaratory relief.
Congratulates Terry Cosgrove on his retirement from serving as the president and CEO of Personal PAC. Further commends him for his years of dedicated service.
Amends the Employee Sick Leave Act. Removes language exempting from coverage under the Act an employee of an employer subject to the provisions of Title II of the federal Railway Labor Act.
Amends the Electronic Mail Act. Provides that initiators of unsolicited electronic mail advertisements must include an unsubscribe button or unsubscribe link within the heading and closing of every unsolicited electronic mail advertisement so that the recipient of the unsolicited electronic mail advertisement may immediately notify the sender of his or her decision to unsubscribe without taking further action. Provides that provisions concerning unsolicited or misleading electronic mail apply when the unsolicited electronic mail advertisement is delivered to an Illinois resident via an electronic mail service provider's service or equipment located in this State or in another state or territory under U.S. jurisdiction (rather than in this State only). Defines terms.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that theft of a companion animal not exceeding $500 in value is a Class 4 felony. Defines "companion animal".
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes changes concerning the alternate valuation applied to property containing a solar energy system. Provides that, beginning in assessment year 2021, the alternate valuation shall be the lesser of the value of the property without the solar energy system or the value of the property with the solar energy system. Provides that the owner of the property is not required to file an application for this alternate valuation.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a legislative declaration. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 430 ILCS 65/1 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Microstamping Funding Program Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State shall establish a grant program for law enforcement officers for microstamp-ready firearms. Provides that the grant program shall be administered by the Illinois State Police and the grant funds shall only be used for the purchase of microstamp-ready firearms by law enforcement agencies that are grant recipients. Provides for education and training in relation to the program, as well as for grant application and participation. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall collect certain data related to the program. Provides that any person who knowingly or intentionally changes, alters, removes or obliterates the name of the importer's or manufacturer's serial number or the microstamping mechanism of any firearm commits a Class 2 felony. Provides legislative findings. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Replaces references to the Illinois State Police with references to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person also commits aggravated intimidation when he or she commits intimidation and the person committed the offense with the intent to: (1) influence a sporting contest; (2) influence the outcome of a sports wager; or (3) intimidate a collegiate athlete. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony for which the offender may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 3 years nor more than 14 years.
