Rep. Allen Skillicorn

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a taxing district's actual aggregate extension for any levy year is less than its maximum aggregate extension under that Law for that levy year, then, in any of the next 5 levy years, the district may provide that its maximum aggregate extension and limiting rate for any levy year occurring on or after the date the ordinance or resolution is passed shall be calculated as though the taxing district had used its entire maximum aggregate extension for the levy year in which its actual extension was reduced, subject to a public hearing. Effective immediately.

Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, a substitute teacher is not required, as a condition of employment or otherwise, to participate in the System. Provides that an active substitute teacher may terminate his or her membership in the System (including the ability to contribute or have contributions made to a defined contribution account, if applicable) by notifying the System in writing. Provides that an active substitute teacher terminating his or her membership in the System shall be entitled to a refund of his or her contributions (other than contributions to a defined contribution account) minus the benefits received prior to the termination of membership. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Provides that, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, 2019, the chairmen and minority spokesmen of standing committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives shall not receive compensation for service in that capacity. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that each tax bill shall contain a list of each tax increment financing (TIF) district in which the property is located and the dollar amount of tax due that is allocable to the TIF district. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person convicted of aggravated use of an electronic communication device commits a Class 4 felony (rather than a Class A misdemeanor) if the violation resulted in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement to another. Provides that a person commits a Class 3 felony (rather than a Class 4 felony) if the violation resulted in the death of another person.

Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Amends the General Assembly Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Restricts participation in the General Assembly Retirement System by members of the General Assembly to persons who become participants before January 1, 2019 and provides that, beginning on that date, the System shall not accept any new participants who are members of the General Assembly. Makes related changes. Effective immediately.

Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Contains a statement of legislative findings. Amends the Attorney General Act. Provides that the Attorney General shall, no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, establish and maintain a sexual harassment in the workplace hotline with a toll-free telephone with voicemail capabilities and an Internet website through which persons may report instances of sexual harassment. Provides that the Attorney General shall develop the hotline in consultation with the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. Provides that the Attorney General shall help persons who access the hotline find counseling and protective services, and assist in the filing of sexual harassment complaints through appropriate agencies. Provides that the Attorney General shall advertise the hotline and encourage reporting by both those who are subject to sexual harassment and those who have witnessed it. Provides that the hotline shall provide the means through which persons may anonymously report sexual harassment in both private and public places of employment. Provides that in the case of sexual harassment by a State employee, the Attorney General shall, with the permission of the reporting individual, further investigate the allegations. Provides that the Attorney General shall, if warranted, make recommendations to the appropriate entity for corrective action. Provides that each State employer shall post and keep posted, in conspicuous places on the premises of the employer where notices to employees are customarily posted, a notice informing employees of the sexual harassment in the workplace hotline, and that the Attorney General shall ensure compliance with this requirement. Provides that the Attorney General shall adopt rules to implement the new provisions. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. Provides that prior to entering into an early employment contract termination agreement with a district superintendent or chief executive officer, a school board shall make the reasoning for the early termination available to the public. Provides that the termination agreement shall not include a confidentiality or non-disclosure clause. Effective immediately.