Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources under the Act.
Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes counties to establish and operate a homestead protection program under which the county treasurer may make payments from the indemnity fund to pay the delinquent taxes, along with all associated fees and interest, on the primary residence of eligible taxpayers. Provides that the county treasurer shall have a lien on the property in the amount of the assistance provided. Sets forth requirements for the program. Effective immediately.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the College of DuPage covering Fiscal Years 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Creates the Local Government Tax Incentive Disclosure Act. Provides that each unit of local government shall report the annual value of any tax incentive granted by the unit of local government as lost revenue on the annual financial report for that unit of local government. Provides that the term "tax incentive" means any property tax abatement granted by a unit of local government or any tax increment financing affecting a unit of local government. Provides that, no later than August 1 of each year, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly the total value of all tax credits awarded by the Department. Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Governor Succession Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the line of succession for the office of Governor.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that motor fuel is exempt from taxation under the Acts. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2020 levy year, the Law applies to all taxing districts in the State (currently, the Law applies to non-home rule taxing districts in Cook County, non-home rule taxing districts in counties that are contiguous to Cook, and other taxing districts by referendum). Provides that, beginning in levy year 2020, the extension limitation shall be 1.75% or the rate of increase approved by voters (currently, (A) 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). Preempts home rule powers. Provides that, beginning in levy year 2016, when calculating the equalized assessed value of property, the multiplier shall be applied to the mean value of the previous 3 general assessments. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
