Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the research and development credit applies on a permanent basis. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that the total property tax liability of any property receiving an exemption under this Section may not exceed the total property tax liability for that property in the immediately preceding taxable year, increased by the lesser of (i) 3% or (ii) one-half of the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as issued by the United States Department of Labor, during the immediately preceding taxable year. Effective immediately.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in a foreclosure proceeding and up to 90 days after the date of the order confirming the sale, a mortgagee-in-possession of the mortgaged real estate, a receiver, a holder of the certificate of sale or deed, or the purchaser may file a supplemental petition for possession against an occupant of the property who is a squatter. Provides procedural requirements. Provides that the court shall enter a final ruling on the petition no later than 180 days after it is filed, and that the sheriff shall evict the squatter as soon as practicable after the entry of an order granting possession.
Amends the Transportation Article of the School Code. Provides that a school board shall provide free transportation for pupils residing at a distance of 2 miles (instead of one and one-half miles) or more from school. Makes related changes in provisions concerning the transportation of pupils less than that distance from school, pupils attending a charter school or nonpublic school, reimbursement by the State for transportation, and reimbursement of a custodian of a qualifying pupil for transportation expenses paid by the custodian. Effective July 1, 2015.
Amends the Notice By Publication Act. Provides that whenever a governmental unit, community college district, or school district is required to provide notice by publication in a newspaper by law, order of court, or contract, the governmental unit may publish the notice on an official government website instead of in a newspaper. Provides conditions concerning the availability and format of the notice webpage. Repeals a Section concerning the placement of published notices on a statewide website and makes corresponding changes throughout the Act and in the Newspaper Legal Notice Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the maximum amount of the credit for qualified education expenses to $1,000 per family.
Amends the Transportation Article of the School Code. Provides that a school board shall provide free transportation for pupils residing at a distance of 2 miles (instead of one and one-half miles) or more from school. Makes related changes in provisions concerning the transportation of pupils less than that distance from school, pupils attending a charter school or nonpublic school, reimbursement by the State for transportation, and reimbursement of a custodian of a qualifying pupil for transportation expenses paid by the custodian. Effective July 1, 2016.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the county assessor shall mail a notice of assessment to each taxpayer in each taxable year. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit equal to a percentage the federal child and dependent care credit received by the taxpayer. Provides that the credit shall be equal to: (i) 50% of the federal credit if the taxpayer's adjusted gross income is $25,000 or less; (ii) 30% of the federal credit if the taxpayer's adjusted gross income is more than $25,000 but not more than $35,000; and (iii) 10% of the federal credit if the taxpayer's adjusted gross income is more than $35,000. Provides that the credit may be refunded to the taxpayer. Effective immediately.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that any communication providing information concerning an individual's voting history must disclose the name and mailing address of the political committee, organization, corporation, or other person that purchased such information from the State Board of Elections.
