Amends the Property Tax Code. With respect to the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, beginning in assessment year 2017, the taxpayer's household income shall be reduced by any amounts paid as Medicare premiums. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In provisions concerning deceptive advertising, provides that a proof of purchase receipt issued by a retailer for motor fuel shall contain the pre-tax sale price of a gallon of motor fuel in addition to an itemized publication of any local, State, or federal tax imposed on the motor fuel. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that if an ordinance that more restrictively impacts a method of doing business, more restrictively increases existing costs of doing business, limits or impairs the use of property, or imposes additional restrictions or costs to procure a permit or business license, the ordinance may not be enforced against a person unless, before its adoption, the ordinance is presented for reading at least 2 regular meetings of the corporate authorities that are held at least 7 days apart and the affected person has actual knowledge of the proposed law or ordinance. Provides that an ordinance that imposes additional restrictions on the process of securing a permit or a business license may not take effect until 90 days after the ordinance is adopted or 60 days after the average processing time for a permit or business license in the class requested, whichever is later. In a proceeding in which compliance with the provisions is an issue, provides that the burden of proof is on the municipality to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that it has complied with the provisions. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2018 and thereafter: (1) the maximum reduction under the senior citizens homestead exemption is $8,000 in all counties (currently, $8,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $5,000 in all other counties); and (2) the maximum reduction under the general homestead exemption is $10,000 in all counties (currently, $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $6,000 in all other counties). Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning rules.
Congratulates Dr. Ann Rondeau on a successful tenure at the College of DuPage and on her new position at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Amends the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Act. Provides that the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission shall be composed of 11 Commissioners (currently, members) that are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Requires at least 8 (currently, 6) commissioners of the Commission to be people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Specifies the membership of the Commission. Modifies the qualifications and duties of the Director of the Commission. Provides that the added Director qualifications shall apply to anyone who becomes Director on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Establishes the Director as the chief executive officer of the Commission. Modifies a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Commission. Defines "commissioner".
Amends the School Code. Provides that only persons licensed and endorsed as a school counselor under the Code may use the title "school counselor".
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In provisions regarding appointment of a fire chief, acting chief, department head, or a position, by whatever title, that is responsible for day-to-day operations of a fire department for greater than 180 days, limits home rule powers on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
