Rep. Jack D. Franks

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that each tax bill shall contain a list of each TIF district in which the property is located and the percentage of the taxpayer's total payment that is deposited into a special tax allocation fund established in connection with a TIF district. Effective immediately.

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that residents of specified counties and municipalities may petition for binding backdoor referenda questions on whether to prohibit ordinances authorizing the use of automated traffic law enforcement systems. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the use of automated traffic law enforcement systems under the Code is subject to specified provisions of the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that if in any levy year (1) the tax rate for the sum of all of the funds that are included in a taxing district's aggregate levy exceeds the district's tax rate for those funds in the previous levy year, and (2) the district is not otherwise required to hold a Truth in Taxation hearing, then the corporate authorities of the taxing district must approve, by ordinance or resolution, the total tax rate and hold a public hearing. Contains provisions concerning notice. Effective immediately.

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the waiver of the applicant's privacy and confidentiality rights and privileges under federal and State laws only applies to records sought in connection with determining whether the applicant qualifies for a license to carry a concealed firearm under the Act. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for the 2016 and 2017 levy years, the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law applies to all taxing districts, including home rule units and school districts. Provides that, for the 2016 and 2017 levy years, the extension limitation under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Amends the School Code. Creates a General State Aid Committee to propose a revised school funding formula for Illinois schools. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. With respect to the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, beginning in assessment year 2015, the taxpayer's household income shall be reduced by any amounts paid as Medicare premiums. Effective immediately.

Amends the Court Reporters Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change to the Section concerning mix designs.