Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for its FY18 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2017.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that an office is uncontested at an election when not more than 2 (currently, 4) persons to be nominated for each office have timely filed valid nominating papers seeking nomination for the election to that office, or if a third (currently, fifth) candidate becomes a write-in candidate under specified circumstances.
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Provides that the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall provide training to frontline employees at veterans service organizations established under the Act on mental health services to identify veterans who might be at risk of suicidal thoughts. Provides that the training may include, but not be limited to, mental health first aid training and amplified suicide advanced training programs. Provides that the Department shall provide assistance to Veterans Assistance Commissions established under the Military Veterans Assistance Act and veterans' service associations, including, but not limited to, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and AMVETS, in providing the training. Provides that the Department shall find combat veterans to serve as veteran service officers at veterans service organizations established under the Act for the purpose of having veteran services officers who are able to properly relate to fellow combat veterans. Requires the Department to adopt any rules necessary to implement these provisions.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the consolidated primary shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March (rather than the last Tuesday in February), and the consolidated election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (rather than the first Tuesday in April). Repeals provisions concerning Passover and Easter.
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that the value of farm property transferred to a qualified heir shall not be included in the decedent's taxable estate for the purposes of calculating the State tax credit if any qualified heir of the decedent will be engaged in active management of the farm for a period of at least 10 years after the date of the transfer, or until the death of that qualified heir, whichever occurs first. Defines "active management", "farm property", and "qualified heir". Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit in an amount equal to 50%, but not to exceed $2,500, of the costs incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year in connection with the practice of hydroponics. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a municipality or county may not collect any debt due or owing the municipality or county for a parking violation during any period of time that is 5 or more years after the date the first notice of violation is sent to the registered owner.
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that no salary or per diem shall be paid to a member of a State board or commission that meets part-time. Defines "part-time". Provides that a member of a State board or commission may, however, be reimbursed for actual travel and other expenses as authorized by law. Effective July 1, 2017.
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that within 10 days after completing an investigation of alleged physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect, if the report is unfounded or indicated, the Child Protective Service Unit shall send a copy of its final finding report to the Director of Public Health and the Director of Healthcare and Family Services. Requires the Director of Public Health and the Director of Healthcare and Family Services to ensure that the report remains confidential. In a provision that grants the Department of Public Health and other investigative bodies access to records concerning child abuse and neglect reports, removes language that requires the Director of Children and Family Services to approve such access.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that an office is uncontested at an election when not more than 2 (currently, 4) persons to be nominated for each office have timely filed valid nominating papers seeking nomination for the election to that office, or if a third (currently, fifth) candidate becomes a write-in candidate under specified circumstances. Amends the Revised Cities and Villages Act of 1941. Makes conforming changes for the City of Chicago.
