Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that a retailer is relieved from liability for any tax that becomes due and payable if the tax is represented by amounts that are found to be worthless or uncollectible, have been charged off in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and will be claimed as a deduction pursuant to Section 166 of the Internal Revenue Code. Provides for a deduction if the retailer had previously paid such a tax. Contains provisions concerning the payment of taxes on purchases made through a private-label credit card. Effective immediately.

Amends the Community Self-Revitalization Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Supreme Court Building Act. Makes a technical change in a Section relating to the uses of the Supreme Court Building.

Amends the State Finance Act. Changes the repeal date of provisions concerning the Capital Development Board Revolving Fund to July 1, 2020 (currently, July 1, 2016). Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.

Amends the Notice By Publication Act. Provides that if there is no newspaper which is published in the unit of local government or school district, notice may also be published in newspaper published in an adjacent county to the unit or school district (rather than just the county in which the unit or school district is located). Further provides that if there is no newspaper published in the county or an adjacent county, notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the unit or school district. Amends the Newspaper Legal Notice Act with similar changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that no executive branch constitutional officer or member of the General Assembly may make public announcements of any State grant or State funded project of any kind within 60 days before a general election.

Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Provides that the unused portion of federal funds received for or as reimbursement for a capital facilities project (currently, the unused portion of federal funds received for a capital facilities project) shall remain in the Capital Development Board Contributory Trust Fund. Removes a provision providing that any federal funds received as reimbursement for the completed construction of a capital improvement project shall be deposited in the Capital Development Bond Retirement and Interest Fund. Amends the Capital Development Bond Act of 1972. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Designates the portion of East End Avenue between the intersections of 26th Street and East End Avenue and Sauk Trail and East End Avenue in South Chicago Heights as Honorary Thomas Cellini Way.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is a petty offense for which a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $750 for a first offense, $500 to $1,000 for a second offense, and $1,000 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense shall be imposed, for a person to purchase, possess, conceal, use, sell, give away, or otherwise transfer, or to engage in the business of selling or to exhibit for sale, a replica firearm in the State. Defines "replica firearm" as any mobile phone case made of plastic, wood, metal, or any other material, that a person could reasonably perceive as an actual firearm but that is incapable of being fired or discharged. Provides exceptions. Provides that each purchase, use, sale, gift, or transfer of any replica firearm in violation of this provision shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense, and each day a person unlawfully engages in the business of selling or exhibits for sale any replica firearm in violation of this provision is a separate and distinct offense. Effective June 1, 2016.

Creates the Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver Act. Establishes standards to regulate persons offering guaranteed asset protection waivers. Provides for a period of time of at least 30 days from the effective date of the guaranteed asset protection waiver until the date the borrower may cancel the contract without penalty, fees, or costs to the borrower. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to exempt guaranteed asset protection waivers from regulation as insurance.