Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Removes the sealed bid sale requirement for the sale of used State-owned vehicles to units of local government. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2020, the fees and other moneys received by the Department of Central Management Services from the sale or transfer of surplus or transferable property shall be paid into the General Revenue Fund (rather than the State Surplus Property Revolving Fund), and such appropriations for the sale or transfer of surplus or transferable property shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund (rather than the State Surplus Property Revolving Fund). Provides for the transfer of the remaining balance, including future deposits, from the State Surplus Property Revolving Fund into the General Revenue Fund. Repeals the State Surplus Property Revolving Fund. Amends the State Property Control Act. Modifies requirements concerning the proceeds received by the Department of Central Management from the sale of vehicles operated by the Department of State Police. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective July 1, 2020.
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Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2020, breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, and breast pump kits are exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section granting a homestead exemption to veterans with disabilities, provides that property that is used as a qualified residence by a veteran who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War II is exempt from taxation regardless of the veteran's level of disability. Provides that a veteran who qualifies as a result of his or her service in World War II need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.
Amends the Employee Classification Act. Provides that the civil penalty for violating the Act is $1,500 for the first violation and $3,000 for each repeat violation within a 5-year period (rather than an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the first violation and an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each repeat violation within a 5-year period). Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the credit for wages paid to qualified veterans also extends to wages paid to a qualified veteran's spouse. Provides that active duty member of the United States Armed Forces are also considered "qualified veterans". Effective immediately.
Creates the Construction Apprenticeship Program Act. Provides that, as a condition of engaging in a construction business in this State, a contractor must document proof of participation in an apprenticeship program approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Imposes a penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a first violation and a penalty not to exceed $10,000 for subsequent violations. Provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor and authorizes the adoption of any rules necessary to implement the Act.
Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority may make personally identifiable information of a person available to a law enforcement agency only pursuant to a search warrant. Provides that, absent a search warrant to the contrary, the Authority shall immediately, but in any event within no more than 5 days, notify the person that his or her records have been obtained and shall provide the person with a copy of the search warrant and the identity of the law enforcement agency or peace officer to whom the records were provided. Effective immediately.
Creates the Veterans Bill of Rights Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to make specified efforts to: (1) increase loans to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans; (2) increase veterans' access to health care coverage and services; (3) take specified steps toward preventing veteran suicide; and (4) develop and implement a strategy to end veteran homelessness within 3 years. Directs the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to review all State licenses for which military members may have relevant training or experience, produce a report recommending steps that can be taken to increase recognition of military training and experience toward licensing, and take those steps within one year of issuing the report. Contains provisions regarding veterans at public institutions of higher education receiving college credit, registering for courses, and being called to active duty. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to annually review apprentice, training, and other vocational programs focused on providing job training and placement to returning military service members and veterans. Contains other provisions.
Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to place in each Veterans Home and Veterans Service Office a locked suggestion box into which people may place comments and concerns to be addressed by the Department. Provides that only the Inspector General, or his or her designee, shall have access to the contents of the locked suggestion boxes, which must be checked once per week. Requires the Inspector General, or his or her designee, to review the contents of the locked suggestion box, find concerning items, and submit a report to the General Assembly each year outlining the issues and concerns found and the solution to each issue and concern.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if an airport authority enters into a lease with a tenant to occupy space on airport premises, and the tenant is liable for the payment of property taxes on the property, the lease shall contain certain language regarding the liability of the tenant for unpaid taxes. Provides that, if the tenant fails to make timely payment of those taxes, the tenant shall be liable for an additional penalty not to exceed the amount of taxes in arrears. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 200/9-195 Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension for an ordinance adopted on December 7, 1998 by the City of Quincy for the Central Business District West Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area. Effective immediately.