Creates the Notice and Opportunity to Repair Act. Provides that a construction professional shall be liable to a homeowner for damages caused by the acts or omissions of the professional and his or her agents, employees, or subcontractors. Requires the service of notice to the professional of the complained-of defect in the construction by the homeowner prior to commencement of a lawsuit. Allows the professional to make an offer of repair or settlement and to rescind this offer if the claimant fails to respond within 30 days. Requires the claimant to file with the court a list of known construction defects. Directs the professional to provide a statutory notice to the homeowner upon the execution of a contract. Applies to construction defect claims that arise before, on, or after July 15, 2008, if the claim is the subject of an action commenced on or after July 15, 2008.
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Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning block grants for school districts other than the Chicago school district.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning waivers of School Code mandates.
Amends the Township Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the compensation to be paid to the road district treasurer and other township officers.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Bill of Rights for Children. Provides that the Act applies in cases in which both parties have agreed to the imposition of a specific sentence. Provides that the Act applies to delinquency proceedings involving a violent crime or a crime causing physical injury.
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. For taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2007, allows small businesses that provide health care insurance for their employees and their spouses and dependents to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to the cost of providing that insurance, but not to exceed: (i) $500 per employee who receives health care insurance; and (ii) $250 for each spouse and dependent of an employee who receives health care insurance. Provides that the taxpayer may not carry the credit forward or back and that the credit may not reduce a taxpayer's liability to less than zero. Exempts the credit from the Act's sunset provisions. Effective immediately.
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Children and Family Services shall implement a project in 3 separate geographical areas of the State for the operation of 3 CILA homes for adolescents diagnosed with autism. Requires that a single service provider operate all 3 homes and have on its staff a behavior therapist. Effective July 1, 2007.