Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or licenses relating to licensing, carrying, or possession of firearms or firearm ammunition or related to the use of firearms or firearm ammunition shall be expended for purposes other than the following: the costs of administering and enforcing laws related to firearms and firearm ammunition; and, with respect to local governments, other firearm and firearm ammunition regulation purposes as authorized by law. Provides that the costs of administering laws related to firearms and firearm ammunition shall be limited to direct program expenses related to the following: the enforcement of firearm and firearm ammunition regulation laws; the safety of persons from unlawful use of firearms or firearm ammunition; or the regulation of the carrying of firearms. Provides that the limitations to the costs of administering laws related to firearms and firearm ammunition shall also include direct program expenses related to workers' compensation claims for death or injury of employees enforcing firearm and firearm ammunition laws and investigations for improving the safety of the employees enforcing those laws. Provides that none of the revenues described in these provisions shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in these provisions. Provides that investment income that is attributable to the investment of moneys in funds used for the regulation of firearms and firearm ammunition shall be retained in those funds for the uses specified in these provisions. Effective upon being declared adopted.
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Creates the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not search or inspect a wireless communications device or any audio, video, text, or other form of message on a wireless communications device without a search warrant. Defines "wireless communications device".
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be deemed to require licensure of individuals practicing barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, or nail technology if they post a notice at the location at which services are provided that informs customers that the person is not licensed under the Act.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary shall register a trailer designed to transport a motorcycle weighing 300 pounds or less upon the payment of a flat weight tax in the amount of $18.
Amends the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires each family receiving benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to be interviewed in person or communicated with at least once in each subsequent 6-month period (rather than once in each 12-month period) to ascertain that the family still lives in the State and other matters. Provides that a family shall no longer be eligible for TANF benefits if the Department of Human Services determines during a home visit or interview that the family no longer resides in the State.
Creates the Department of Children and Family Services Independent Ombudsman Act. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services Ombudsman Bureau is established as a separate bureau within the Department of Children and Family Services. Requires the Governor to appoint a Director of the Bureau within 30 days after the effective date of the Act. Permits the Director to employ technical experts and other employees to carry out the purposes of the Act. Prohibits the Director from hiring a person to serve as an Ombudsman who has been employed by the Department during the preceding year. Sets forth the powers of the Ombudsman, including receiving, investigating, and attempting to resolve complaints that the Department: (i) violated a specific law, rule, or Department written policy; or (ii) endangered the health or safety of any person. Requires the Ombudsman to notify the complainant of final findings and of the Ombudsman's decision and reasons for not investigating the complaint. Contains provisions concerning monthly summary reports of substantiated complaints; the Ombudsman's access to records and facilities administered by the Department; the Ombudsman's duties; the Department's rulemaking authority; and reporting requirements.
Creates the Evidence from Illegal Searches Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a law enforcement officer to provide any evidence to any federal agency or federal department if such evidence has been found by an Illinois court to have been obtained as a result of an illegal search. Defines "law enforcement officer".
Amends various Acts to eliminate the changes made by Public Acts 101-30, 101-31, and 101-32. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Creates the 72-Hour Budget Review Act. Sets forth time requirements for which certain appropriation or revenue legislation must be made publicly available before passage. Provides that the time requirements may be waived by an affirmative two-thirds vote of the full committee or house considering the legislation. Effective immediately.