Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

Creates the Illinois State Fire Code. Contains a short title only.

Amends the Department of Revenue Law. Directs the Department to include on its Internet website information for persons interested in producing biodiesel fuel. The information should set forth or link to the requirements a person must meet in order to be eligible to legally produce biodiesel fuel in Illinois. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a Section concerning the commercial distribution fee, provides that, beginning January 1, 2008 and through December 31, 2013, for each registration year, the owner of a vehicle for which biodiesel has been purchased during the previous registration year is entitled to a reduction of the fee for that vehicle. Sets forth the amount of the reduction based upon the amount of biodiesel purchased. Makes technical changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Renewable Fuels Development Program Act and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create and operate an E85 Market Expansion Program that provides debit cards, credit cards, E85 coupons, or some other form of negotiable instrument as determined by the Department for $500 in credit towards the purchase price of E85 fuel purchased within Illinois. Requires program applicants to have purchased a new flexible fuel vehicle within the 12-month period prior to submitting the application to be eligible for the Program. Provides that only one Program grant shall be made to the owner of any vehicle during the life of that vehicle. Creates the E85 Market Expansion Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that trustees in a fire protection district with more than 30 full-time paid firefighters shall receive a salary not to exceed $4,000 per year (now, $2,000 per year).

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, if a person is currently serving on active-duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserves and has a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, or the equivalent from another state, then there is no fee for a hunting license. Requires verification of active-duty service.

Amends the State Finance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the State Pension Funds Continuing Appropriation Act. Provides for appropriation of $13,000,000 on a continuing annual basis from the General Revenue Fund to the State Comptroller for deposit into the Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund in State fiscal years 2009 through 2011. Effective immediately.

Amends the Counties Code concerning the Special County Retailers' Occupation Tax For Public Safety or Transportation. Authorizes counties to share tax proceeds received for public safety purposes, including proceeds received before the effective date of this amendatory Act, with any fire protection district located in the county. Effective immediately.