Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning attempt. Adds that the sentence for attempt to commit a Class A misdemeanor is the sentence for a Class B misdemeanor, the sentence for attempt to commit a Class B misdemeanor is the sentence for a Class C misdemeanor, and the sentence for attempt to commit a Class C misdemeanor is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Requires the Legislative Information System to maintain and archive on its Internet website all audio-visual recordings of General Assembly proceedings, including, but not limited to, legislative floor sessions and hearings.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the Natural Disaster Home Repair Assistance Homestead Exemption. Creates a homestead exemption for homestead property that meets the following criteria: (1) the property sustains damage as a result a natural disaster occurring in assessment year 2017 or any assessment year thereafter; and (2) the homeowner incurs costs to repair that damage during the assessment year for which the exemption is sought. Provides that the exemption is a reduction in the equalized assessed value of the property in an amount equal to the costs incurred by the homeowner, but not to exceed $5,000 per year. Effective immediately.
Amends the Renter's Financial Responsibility and Protection Act. Provides that a rental car company may void a damage waiver if damage or loss occurs to the rental vehicle when the rental vehicle is stolen and the renter fails to: (i) return the rental vehicle's ignition key and key tag identifying the rental vehicle to the rental company; (ii) file a police report within the 24-hour period after discovery of the rental vehicle theft; and (iii) fully cooperate with the rental company, law enforcement agency, or any other authority in all matters connected to the investigation of the stolen rental vehicle.
Declares domestic violence a public health priority for the State of Illinois and urges the state to make available all necessary resources to combat this epidemic.
Amends the School Code. Adds to the oath of office required of a school board member before taking his or her seat on the board.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Defines "patient" for purposes of the Act. Provides that renewal applications shall be approved or denied within 60 business days, provided the applicant submitted his or her renewal application prior to the expiration of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that if a renewal application has been submitted prior to the expiration date of the applicant's Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall remain valid while the Department processes the application, unless the person is subject to or becomes subject to revocation under the Act. Provides that the cost for a renewal application shall be $10 which shall be deposited into the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Provides that the Department of State Police may, by rule in a manner consistent with the Department's rules concerning revocation, provide for the suspension of the Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a person whose Firearm Owner's Identification Card is subject to revocation and seizure under the Act for the duration of the disqualification if the disqualification is not a permanent grounds for revocation of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card under the Act. Provides that the cost for replacement of a lost, destroyed, or stolen card shall be $5 if the loss, destruction, or theft of the card is reported to the Department of State Police. Provides the fee shall be deposited into the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Makes other changes.
Amends the Principal and Income Act. Provides that, only for oil or gas from non-coal formations held in nontrust estates and by legal tenants and remaindermen (instead of "with respect only to nontrust estates, for oil or gas from non-coal formations"), proceeds from the sale of such minerals produced and received as royalty, overriding royalty, limited royalty, working interest, net profit interest, time-limited interest or term interest, or lease bonus shall be deemed income. Deletes language providing that a Section concerning non-trust estates does not apply to life estates and remainder interests in oil or gas from non-coal formations, or royalties or overriding royalties created under leases of such minerals. Makes other changes.
Amends the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act. To the list of entities required to post the notice under the Act, adds: massage parlors and bath houses; public gatherings and special events conducted on property open to the public that require the issuance of a permit from the unit of local government; establishments used primarily for gaming and where gaming equipment or supplies are used or offered for use for the purpose of accruing business revenue; and public and private elementary and secondary schools. Provides that the Department of Revenue or the governmental entity regulating a business or establishment (instead of the Department of Labor) shall monitor and enforce compliance with the Act.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that each State agency entering into or maintaining a contract for the purchase of food under the Code shall adopt a policy that permits the donation of leftover food procured by State funds. Provides that the policy shall address any daily food operations run by the agency, including one-time events, and shall contain a list of nearby soup kitchens, food pantries, and other non-profit organizations where leftover food can be donated. Requires each State agency to circulate its policy to all agency employees, and submit its food donation policy to the Department of Central Management Services on an annual basis beginning December 31, 2018. Effective immediately.
