Rep. John Philip Novak

Congratulates J.R. Black of Kankakee on his induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame on February 20, 2004.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the collector shall collect $12 (now, $10) from the proceeds of each tax sale to cover the costs of registered or certified mailing and the costs of advertisement and publication with respect to the notice of judgment and sale. Effective immediately.

Congratulates Caldwell Chapel of Kankakee on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Congratulates Russ White on his retirement as school superintendent for the Wilmington School District after 14 years of service.

Amends the Counties Code. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning venue of actions by or against counties.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%".

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that public schools and educational facilities may not contract with an entity engaged in giving instruction in the driving of motor vehicles or in the preparation of an applicant for the Secretary of State's driver's license examination unless that entity is licensed by the Secretary of State. Increases the amount of the surety bond required to operate a driver training school to $20,000 (from $10,000). Raises the application and renewal fees for a license to operate a driver training school. Removes historical language concerning an impact report on driver training courses for students or high school dropouts. Includes a fingerprint based background check investigation to the list of requirements for qualifying for a license as an instructor for a driving school. Changes language concerning how information obtained as a result of the application for a license can be used or maintained. Extends the expiration date for driver training schools or instructors to 24 months (from 12 month) from the date of issuance. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes (now, requires) collectors to receive payment for taxes on part of any property charged with taxes when a particular specification of the part is furnished. Effective immediately.

Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Requires the Board by January 1, 2004, to adopt an energy code for the construction or repair of facilities funded by General Assembly appropriations. Effective immediately.

Amends the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2004 a mobile home owned and used exclusively by a disabled veteran or the spouse or unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran as a home is exempt from the tax imposed by the Act. Requires annual reestablishment of eligibility for the exemption by certification from the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs to the county clerk of the county in which the exempt mobile home is located. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State. Effective immediately.