Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Amends the School Code. Provides that before a school board makes a final decision on whether a site or building has become unnecessary, unsuitable, or inconvenient for a school, the school board must hold at least 3 public hearings, one per month for 3 consecutive months, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision and to receive input from the community. Effective immediately.

Creates the Domestic Violence Task Force Act. Creates the Domestic Violence Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall: (1) conduct a comprehensive review of the process, operation, and enforcement of current domestic violence laws across the State; (2) identify gaps in the process, operation, and enforcement of those laws; (3) develop recommendations to address those gaps; (4) establish a framework for specialized protective networks for victims, treatment options for victims and offenders, and specialty courts for the accumulation of specialized domestic violence skills for courts; and (5) review the need for special consideration for conditions of bail in cases involving domestic violence within the ongoing changes brought on bail reform. Establishes membership and appointment of the Task Force. Provides that the Attorney General shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides that the Attorney General, or the Attorney General's designee, shall be the chair of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall produce a report detailing the Task Force's findings and recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before September 1, 2022. Repeals the Act on September 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Includes the Village of Crete among the municipalities in Cook County or Will County in which a standardbred racetrack may be located. Removes provisions restricting the racetrack from being located within 35 miles of another organization license. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Includes the Village of Crete among the municipalities in Cook County or Will County in which a casino may be located. Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Provides that quick-take proceedings may be used for a period of no more than 24 months after the effective date by the Village of Crete for the nullification of any restriction of record on private real property by means of a recorded deed or other recorded instruments that in any way prohibits, restrains, or has any impact whatsoever on private real property for the purpose of applying for an organization license under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or an owners license under the Illinois Gambling Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, from February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, the amount transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund shall be: (i) 8.5% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on individuals, trusts, and estates, and (ii) 9.355% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on corporations. Provides that, from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022, the amount transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund shall be: (i) 9% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on individuals, trusts, and estates, and (ii) 9.57% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on corporations. Provides that, from February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023, the amount transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund shall be: (i) 9.5% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on individuals, trusts, and estates, and (ii) 9.785% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on corporations. Provides that, beginning on February 1, 2023, the Treasurer shall transfer each month from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund an amount equal to 10% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed on individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations during the preceding month. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Revenue) Although increasing the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) diversion rate would have no effect on gross corporate or individual income taxes, there would be a decrease to the amount deposited into the General Revenue Fund and a corresponding increase to the amount deposited into the LGDF. Because the diversion rate would increase in February of each calendar year for four consecutive years beginning in 2020, the additional amount of money deposited into the LGDF would increase gradually for each of the next several fiscal years.

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that a county may not authorize or permit the sale of adult-use cannabis within the 1.5 mile radius of contiguous unincorporated territory surrounding the corporate limits of a municipality that has prohibited the operation of adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations within the municipality.

Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that any State mandate regarding any subject matter implemented on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act that necessitates additional expenditures from local government revenues shall be void and unenforceable unless the General Assembly makes necessary appropriations to implement that mandate. Provides that the failure of the General Assembly to make necessary appropriations shall relieve the local government of the obligation to implement any State mandate. Makes conforming. Effective immediately.

Urges compliance with Lauren's Law which requires CPR and AED training in schools.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that moneys from the Underground Storage Tank Fund may be used by the Environmental Protection Agency to remove petroleum underground storage tanks that (i) do not have an owner or operator and (ii) are located on property owned by a unit of local government. Allows the Agency to adopt rules under which units of local government may request that the Agency remove, or take action in response to releases from, the petroleum underground storage tanks. Requires the rules to include criteria for ranking sites so that highest priority is given to sites that pose the greatest threat to human health and the environment. Provides that the Agency shall not take action on requests submitted under the amendatory provisions if there is a payment priority list formed under specified provisions of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in supplying medical assistance, to provide for the legally authorized services of persons licensed under the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act as clinical professional counselors.

Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension for an ordinance adopted on November 10, 1997 by the Village of Park Forest. Effective immediately.