Rep. Sam Yingling

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that complaints and other written correspondence concerning any property that is overassessed or underassessed sent by the United States mail shall be considered filed as of the postmark date. Provides that complaints and other written correspondence sent by a delivery service other than United States mail shall be considered as filed as of the date sent. Provides that a taxing district wishing to intervene shall file a request with the board of review at least five days in advance of a scheduled hearing. Makes related changes.

Amends the School Code. Permits a congressional township comprising the territory of a school district to pass, by a 2/3 vote of all voters voting on the question, a proposition to elect board members at large and without restriction by area of residence within the district.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Adds to the offense of institutional vandalism infliction of damage on a church, synagogue, mosque, cemetery, mortuary, school, educational facility, community center, similar structure, or grounds adjacent to, and owned or rented by an above designated place, because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation of another person or group. Provides that for purposes of the hate crime statute, the institutional vandalism statute, and the statute concerning aggravating factors in sentencing, "sexual orientation" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Illinois Human Rights Act (rather than heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality).

Creates the Powdered Caffeine Control and Education Act. Prohibits any person from selling, offering to sell, giving away, or providing free samples of powdered pure caffeine to any person under age 18 located in the State or to any person under age 18 making the purchase from within the State. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Contains legislative findings. Defines required terms. Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Provides that the Comprehensive Health Education Program shall include information regarding the use of powdered pure caffeine. Effective January 1, 2016.

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may accumulate an amount not to exceed 3% of the equalized assessed value of property subject to taxation by the county (rather than 5% of the amount appropriated to the county's general corporate or operating fund) in its County Capital Improvement, Repair, or Replacement Fund.

Designates the section of road on Route 120/Belvidere Road between John Mogg and Sears Boulevard in Grayslake as the "Army SPC Joseph "Joey" W. Dimock II Memorial Highway".

Mourns the death of Sgt. Robert M. Weinger of Round Lake Beach.

Expresses support for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' public education campaign, that informs the public about the exact steps to take if a sick, injured, or orphaned animal is encountered in the wild.

Recognizes the life of Arthur Rich of Grayslake.

Congratulates Christopher Judge on earning the rank of Eagle Scout.