Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the short title of the Article concerning mortgage foreclosures.
Creates the Illinois Vacant and Abandoned Properties Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Appropriates $8,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants under the Parents Too Soon Program and for grants and administrative expenses related to the Healthy Families Program, all for community-based home-visiting programs for parents of young, high-risk children. Effective July 1, 2009.
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning facility staffing.
Amends the Deposit of State Moneys Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning interest on deposits.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. For taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2008, creates a deduction for financial organizations in an amount equal to the amount included in the organization's adjusted gross income as interest income from a residential mortgage loan if the mortgagor is a person with at least a 50% ownership interest in a business located in an Enterprise Zone or a River Edge Redevelopment Zone. Provides that the financial organization must apply the Illinois income tax savings to the principal of the loan. Allows the organization to file amended returns. Effective immediately.
Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Provides that a person may not knowingly sell, distribute, or offer for sale or distribution in this State or to any person in this State any tobacco product or any component part thereof (including but not limited to the tobacco, paper, or filter, and any components for roll-your-own cigarettes), which contains a constituent (including a smoke constituent) or additive or artificial or natural flavoring that produces a characterizing flavor. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amends the Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning locally grown and organic food.
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning licensure.
