Amends the Election Code and the School Code. Changes the election of members of a board of school directors, board of education, or board of school inspectors from the consolidated election to the general election. Makes related changes.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%".
States the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income.
Mourns the death of Ronald Allen of Naperville.
States the opinion of the Illinois Senate that the proposed educational pension cost shift from the State of Illinois to local school districts, community colleges, and institutions of higher education is financially wrong.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the State Board of Education.
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the issuance of an identification card or a driver's license with a veteran designation to a member of the armed forces, including a member of any reserve component or National Guard unit, regardless of whether he or she served on active duty. Defines "reserve duty". Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the county board or corporate authority of any non-home rule county or municipality may adopt a crime free rental housing ordinance for the purpose of reducing crime in residential areas. The ordinance may include, but is not limited to, requirements for property owners to obtain a valid residential rental license, submit to a public safety and crime prevention inspection, attend a crime safety and prevention training program, include an addendum in rental agreements regarding criminal behavior by the tenant, conduct background checks on prospective tenants, and submit to periodic inspections of the rental property. Provides that the ordinance may also include provisions for violations of the ordinance. Prohibits waiver or modification of the lease agreement to avoid provisions in the ordinance. Further provides that any ordinance enacted under this Section does not apply to any facility licensed or inspected by the State of Illinois or the federal government, with the exception of mobile home parks. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that 3% of the total dollar amount of State contracts shall be established as a goal to be awarded to qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Creates the Fire Alarm Service Professional Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of fire alarm contractors, designers, installers, technicians, and agencies. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to implement the Act. Includes provisions concerning the powers and duties of the State Fire Marshal, licensing requirements, and designated certified person requirements. Establishes requirements for the installation, repair, inspection, and testing of fire alarm systems. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to establish fees and continuing education requirements. Sets forth grounds for disciplinary action, criminal and civil penalties for violations of the Act, and administrative procedure. Provides that fines and fees collected under the Act shall be deposited into the Fire Prevention Fund. Makes conforming changes in the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Preempts home rule.
