Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the posting of bail by a defendant shall not be a factor when considering if he or she qualifies for the appointment of a Public Defender. Defines "indigent". Effective immediately.
Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the judicial circuits.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the College and Career Success for All Students Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Vocational Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning accepting federal law.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the members of the State Board of Education.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that no candidate for President or Vice-President of the United States shall appear on the official ballot for the general election if that candidate has not released his or her tax returns at least 5 days prior to the date set for certification of the ballot for the general election. Defines "released his or her tax returns" to mean that the tax returns filed with the federal Internal Revenue Service for the 5 most recent years in which tax returns have been filed by the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States have been filed with the Secretary of State. Requires the Secretary of State to post the tax returns on the Secretary of State's website and to certify that the tax returns have been filed to the State Board of Elections. Allows the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement the provisions.
Creates the Illinois Home Grown Business Opportunity Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall develop an economic plan to assist businesses and municipalities located geographically close to bordering states. Provides that the plan shall take into account relevant economic data, including input from local economic development officials, and identify and develop specific strategies for utilizing the assets of those regions of the State located geographically close to bordering states, so that those regions may compete economically with bordering states. Requires the plan to include certain economic assessments, recommendations, and resources relevant to assisting businesses and municipalities located near bordering states. Requires that the information and resources collected and established under the plan shall be available to the public and posted on the Department's Internet website. Defines terms.
Creates the Affordable College Financing Pilot Program Act. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to implement and administer a pilot program to provide loans to 400 eligible students to attend State universities. Requires the loans to be repaid beginning 6 months after the borrower leaves school, on a schedule that is based on the income of the borrower. Specifies calculations for the amount of the loan and terms for repayment. Requires the Commission to submit progress reports to the General Assembly. Provides that, in the progress report, the Commission shall track average cumulative debt and year-to-year student retention and track and report the progress of borrowers throughout the repayment period. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Affordable College Financing Pilot Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Effective immediately.
