Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law of the Property Tax Code. Sets forth procedures that taxing districts must follow when seeking referendum approval after April 5, 2005 to increase (i) the maximum authorized tax rate for any fund for which the taxing district is authorized by statute to levy taxes and which rate is limited by prior referendum or statutory authorization and which rate is authorized by statute to be increased for a limited or unlimited number of years by direct (and not back door) referendum, except for increases that require an equal corresponding tax rate decrease for another fund or (ii) the maximum extended tax rate applicable only to the next taxes to be either levied or extended for any fund notwithstanding the limiting rate that would otherwise be applicable for such taxing district. Sets forth requirements for form of ballot propositions and referendum notices. Sets forth procedures for setting the new tax rates. Provides that a taxing district is limited to an extension limitation (instead of "extension increase") of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year preceding the levy year, whichever is less.
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Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish and maintain a program to certify energy-efficient appliances. Provides that, under the program, the Department must identify which appliances qualify as certified energy-efficient appliances and must identify the average first-year kilowatt hours saved, or the equivalent for other fuel saved, by the use of the appliance. Requires the Department to post this information in its Internet website. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Mr. Frederick G. Wagner for his significant commitment to public education in Illinois and for his 47 years of devoted service to the Illinois Education Association.
Commends the members of the Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove Village on their accomplishments and urges them to continue with their mission.
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. In the Article relating to guardians for disabled adults, provides for the resignation, removal for cause, and emergency removal of such guardians. Specifies procedures and grounds for removal. In the Article on resignation and removal of representatives, provides that the new provisions control with respect to guardians of disabled adults.
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the redevelopment project in the TIF district created by an ordinance that was adopted on September 12, 1983, November 7, 1983, or April 28, 1997 by the Village of Arlington Heights must be completed by December 31 of the 35th year (now, the 23rd year) after the year in which the ordinance was adopted. Effective immediately.
Congratulates David Morrison, Band Director at Prospect High School, on the occasion of his retirement after 33 years in education.
Recognizes the many accomplishments of Elk Grove Village during the past 50 years.
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Ticket Scalping Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning service charges.