Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of unlawful manipulation of a judicial sale. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly and by any means makes any contract with or engages in any combination or conspiracy with any other person who is, or but for a prior agreement is, a competitor of such person for the purpose of or with the effect of fixing, controlling, limiting, or otherwise manipulating (1) the participation of any person in, or (2) the making of bids, at any judicial sale. Provides that unlawful manipulation of a judicial sale is a Class 3 felony. Provides that a mandatory fine shall be imposed for a violation, not to exceed $1,000,000 if the violator is a corporation, or, if the violator is any other person, $100,000. Provides that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 2 felony. Establishes injunctive relief and a private right of action for damages or injunctive relief. Effective immediately.
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Amends the School Code. Provides that each school board employing an employee who is an elected trustee of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund shall make available to the elected trustee at least 20 days of paid leave of absence per year for the purpose of attending meetings of the Fund's Board of Trustees, committee meetings of the Board, and seminars regarding issues for which the Board is responsible. The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund shall reimburse affected school districts for the actual cost of hiring a substitute employee during such leaves of absence. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Finance Act concerning fiscal year limitations on expenditures with respect to certain tuition reimbursement claims, veteran's medical payments, medical and child care payments, substance abuse treatment payments, Immigration Reform and Control Fund payments, and medical payments for persons suffering various conditions, all of which now may be paid without regard to the fiscal year in which the liability was incurred. Sets dollar amount limits on what may be expended per fiscal year through October 1, 2015, after which the payments for liabilities incurred may be paid only during the 3-month period following the end of the fiscal year. Effective immediately.
Amends Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department shall allow any person who is licensed by the Department to place his or her license into hibernation status for up to one year if (i) the licensee was employed by an employer in his or her licensed profession for at least one year and subsequently lost his or her job, but was not fired for cause, (ii) the licensee applies to the Department to have his or her license placed into hibernation status within one year of losing his or her job, and (iii) the licensee is not subject to any disciplinary action or investigation by the Department. Provides that a licensee that has his or her license placed into hibernation status shall not be required to pay any fees owed to the Department at the time his or her license was placed into hibernation status until (i) the licensee requests that his or her license be taken out of hibernation status or (ii) the license has been in hibernation status for one year. Provides that prior to having his or her license restored to active status, a licensee shall be required to pay any fees owed to the Department prior to the period in which his or her license was in hibernation status, but need not pay any fee with respect to the hibernation period. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a person turns 70 years of age or older during the taxable year and he or she qualified for a Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption or a Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption in the previous taxable year, then the person qualifying need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Creates the Task Force on Consumer Protection for Cell Phone Users. Directs the Task Force to study issues affecting cell phone customers, including termination fees, billing issues, contract requirements and limitations, service issues in connection with switching carriers, unauthorized charges, and text messaging options and protections. Requires the Task Force to submit a report and recommendations by June 30, 2011 and annually thereafter. Requires the Attorney General's office to provide administrative and staff support for the Task Force. Repeals these provisions and abolishes the Task Force on July 1, 2015. Effective July 1, 2010.
Creates the Green Jobs Tax Credit Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Limited Liability Company Act. Provides that a late penalty of $25 a month (rather than $300 plus $100 for each year or fraction thereof beginning with the second year of the delinquency) will be imposed on any limited liability company or foreign limited liability company that (1) failed to file its annual report and pay all requisite fees required under the Act or (2) failed to appoint and maintain a registered agent within 60 days of notification of the Secretary of State by the resigning registered agent.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides a credit for taxpayers who, during the taxable year, install, on a building or property that is owned by the taxpayer and that is located in the State, a geothermal, solar, wind, or fuel cell energy device and sets the amount of the credit at the lesser of (i) $1,500 or (ii) 20% of the actual cost of the acquisition and installation of the device. Provides that the credit may not be carried forward or back and may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a credit for taxpayers who, during the taxable year, install, on a building or property that is owned by the taxpayer and that is located in the State, a geothermal, solar, wind, or fuel cell energy device and sets the amount of the credit at the lesser of (i) $1,500 or (ii) 20% of the actual cost of the acquisition and installation of the device. Provides that the credit may not be carried forward or back and may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero. Effective immediately.