Amends the Cemetery Care Act. Provides that a cemetery authority owning, operating, controlling, or managing a privately or publicly operated cemetery (instead of only a privately operated cemetery) shall provide access to the cemetery under the cemetery authority's reasonable rules and regulations.
Amends the Illinois AgriFIRST Program Act of 2001. Makes a technical change in a Section relating to certification.
Amends the Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that in lieu of an income tax credit, an applicant may opt to receive economic development incentive payments under the Act. Defines "applicant" as any employer located or that plans to locate in Illinois. Provides that for each new employee, the applicant shall receive an incentive payment equal to or greater than the incremental income tax for that employee, as determined by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Provides that, in addition, the applicant shall receive a supplemental incentive payment, in an amount determined by the Department, if the applicant provides health benefits for the new employees. Provides that agreements for the payments may last up to 10 years and that payments shall be made on a quarterly basis. Requires application for the payments on or before December 31, 2008. Requires the Department to report each January 1 to the Governor and the General Assembly on the progress of the incentive payment program. Effective January 1, 2005.
Amends the Illinois Seed Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the labeling of coated agricultural seeds.
Amends the Livestock Management Facilities Act. Makes technical changes in a Section defining "livestock management facility".
Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Food and Agriculture Research Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the legislative purposes of the Act.
Extends the Ronald Reagan Trail to include those portions of U.S. Route 34 from Princeton, through Galesburg, to Monmouth.
