Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Provides that a local school council shall have and exercise the power and duty to contract with the Chicago Police Department to have police officers or school resource officers on school grounds. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the senior citizens homestead exemption, permanently removes the requirement to reapply for the exemption in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants (currently, that requirement was eliminated only for taxable years 2019 through 2023). In counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that, if the county board passes a resolution removing the requirement to reapply for the exemption, the chief county assessment official shall conduct, by no later than December 31 of the first year of each reassessment cycle, an audit of all senior citizen homestead exemptions granted for the preceding reassessment cycle.
Amends the Home Rule County Use Tax Law of the Counties Code. Provides that, if a home rule county imposes a home rule county use tax, then the tax shall be collected by the Department of Revenue when the property is purchased at retail from a retailer in any county in this State other than the home rule county imposing the tax. Includes provisions relating to collection and administration of the tax. Provides that the Department shall not begin collection and enforcement before January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryHB 698 is a technical amendment to the Criminal Code of 2012 that updates the short title of a specific section. The bill does not introduce new criminal offenses, penalties, or changes to how the law is enforced. Its primary purpose is to correct the official name of a section within the statute for clarity and administrative accuracy. This change affects the legal text itself but does not alter the substantive rights or obligations of any individuals or organizations.
Recognizes the 2024 Alpha Phi Alpha Day held at the Illinois State Capitol and welcomes the members of Alpha Phi Alpha to the Capitol. Declares May 1, 2024 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day.
Declares October of 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and supports and commends the efforts of the people and organizations who work tirelessly to help victims break free of the devastating effects of domestic abuse.
Declares February 21, 2024 as John Lewis Day in the State of Illinois to honor the life and legacy of American hero and civil rights leader John Robert Lewis.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 7, 2024, as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day in Illinois. It aims to raise public attention about the condition, which causes progressive muscle weakness and affects approximately 15,000 people in the United States. The resolution also thanks the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy for their work in addressing the disease.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the State of Illinois Building in Chicago as the "Jesse White State of Illinois Building." It directly affects the building located at 115 S. LaSalle Street, correcting the address from the original draft to ensure accuracy. The legislation is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or create new programs, but rather assigns a specific name to honor Jesse White. Once passed, the building will carry this new name on official records and signage.
Amends the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
