Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension for an ordinance adopted on July 2, 1996 by the Village of Manlius. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Provides that a public school student receiving a high school diploma shall have the right to wear a military uniform at the student's high school graduation ceremony if the student has completed basic training for and is an active member of a branch of the United States Armed Forces and is in good standing with his or her branch of the United States Armed Forces. Provides that a school's uniform or dress code policy shall comply with this provision.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, a health care practitioner shall provide without charge one complete copy of the a patient's records if the records are being requested by the patient, or a person, entity, or organization presenting a valid authorization for the release of records signed by the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative, for the purpose of use in supporting a claim for federal veterans' disability benefits.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Makes a technical change in the Section creating the Fire Prevention Fund.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall, on an annual basis, establish one deer hunting weekend for persons with disabilities in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Code. Provides that the Department may adopt administrative rules to implement the provision. Defines "person with a disability."
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that beginning in registration year 2020, a member of the active-duty or reserve component of the United States Armed Forces returning from a combat mission shall receive a 50% discount on any subsequent registration fees. Effective immediately.
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that an animal shelter that creates or has an existing program where veterans of the United States Armed Forces may adopt an animal at a discounted rate or at no charge, the Department of Agriculture shall charge half the fee required for licensing or renewal for that animal shelter.
Amends the Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act. Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been discharged under honorable conditions to pay 50% of the licensing and examination fees determined by the Department of Public Health to be issued a private sewage system installation contractor license or a private sewage disposal system pumping contractor license. The applicant's veteran status can be verified using his or her DD-214 form.
Amends the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Act. Provides that the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission shall be composed of 11 Commissioners (currently, members) that are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Requires at least 8 (currently, 6) commissioners of the Commission to be people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Specifies the membership of the Commission. Modifies the qualifications and duties of the Director of the Commission. Provides that the added Director qualifications shall apply to anyone who becomes Director on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Establishes the Director as the chief executive officer of the Commission. Modifies a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Commission. Defines "commissioner".
