States opposition to any measure that would allow the creation of a graduated income tax on Illinois residents.
Declares January 23, 2019 as ISU Mennonite College of Nursing Day in the State of Illinois.
Adopts the House Rules for the 101st General Assembly.
Amends the Illinois Prison Inspection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Increases the number of appointed members to the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board who shall have been actively engaged and currently licensed as a State certified general real estate appraiser for a period of not less than 5 years from 4 to 6. Removes 2 members who hold valid licenses as real estate brokers in addition to real estate appraiser licenses. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation to the State Board of Education, the Board shall create a Safe to Learn grant program to support and fund safety and violence prevention programs in schools. Provides that the Board may use 10% of the funds appropriated for the grant program for administrative and technical support of the Board and must distribute any remaining funds to school districts in the form of grants. Requires the Board to adopt rules to implement the program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Election Code. Repeals a provision making certain elections State holidays. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in the event there is a statewide freeze on property tax extensions for all tax districts, then there shall be a freeze to appropriations made to the Illinois General Assembly and Constitutional Officers. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that any member who takes office on or after the second Wednesday of January 2019 shall not, within a period of one year immediately after termination of the member's most recent term of office, register as a lobbyist and engage in lobbying with members of the General Assembly. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Provides that the name, address, phone number, or other personally identifying information of a recipient of a prize may not be disclosed without the consent of the recipient and shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the awarding of a prize may not be conditioned upon disclosure of the identity of the recipient.
