Sen. Kirk W. Dillard

Amends the Animal Control Act. Defines "potentially dangerous dog". Changes the burden of proof, on appeal from a finding of dangerous dog, to preponderance of the evidence (now clear and convincing evidence). Provides that a dog found running at large with 3 or more dogs may be deemed a potentially dangerous dog by the animal control warden or administrator. Requires potentially dangerous dogs to be spayed or neutered and microchipped within 14 days of reclaim. Provides penalties for violation of the Act.

Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall formulate and implement a 10-year program that shall be in place by January 1, 2008 for the maintenance and reconstruction of the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that transfers from the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund to the General Revenue Fund shall not exceed $1,000,000 (now, $2,000,000) in any fiscal year. Transfers an amount equal to the amount transferred from the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund to the General Revenue Fund under certain provisions of the State Finance Act during fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 from the General Revenue Fund to the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund. Excludes the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund from a provision of the State Finance Act that allows the Governor to transfer moneys from certain special funds into the General Revenue Fund. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 concerning the offense of threatening a public official. Includes in the definition of "public official" a sworn law enforcement or peace officer.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, if a defendant commits reckless homicide upon a public thoroughfare where children pass going to and from school when a school crossing guard is performing official duties, the defendant is guilty of a Class 2 felony. Provides that the defendant, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to (i) not less than 3 years and not more than 14 years if the defendant caused the death of one person or (ii) not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years if the defendant caused the deaths of 2 or more persons as part of a single course of conduct. Creates the offense of aggravated reckless driving where a school crossing guard is performing official duties, a Class 3 felony. Provides that a person commits the offense if he or she drives with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property and as a result causes bodily injury to a child or a school crossing guard while the school crossing guard is performing his or her official duties.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Sets forth procedures for calculating certain adjustments with respect to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Unified Code of Corrections. Increases the penalties for the offense of driving with a revoked driver's license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle, if the revocation was because of the offense of reckless homicide. Provides that a first violation is a Class 4 felony and provides for mandatory imprisonment or community service. Provides that the revocation is extended a minimum of 3 years. Provides that if the person is granted a restricted driving permit, the person may not drive a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device. Requires the defendant to undergo a drug or alcohol evaluation. Provides that a second violation is a Class 2 felony, for which a mandatory prison sentence shall be imposed. Provides that revocation of the person's driving privileges extends at least 5 years from the date of his or her release from prison. Provides that the person is not eligible for a restricted driving permit. Provides that a third violation is a Class 1 felony, for which a mandatory term of imprisonment shall be imposed. Provides that the person's driver's license is revoked for life. Provides that a fourth or subsequent violation is a Class 1 felony for which a mandatory prison term shall be imposed, and the defendant is eligible for an extended term of imprisonment.

Amends the Condominium Property Act. Requires licensing of managers of community associations. Creates the Community Association Manager Regulatory Commission, whose members are appointed by the Governor, to administer the licensing. Requires the payment of fees. Sets forth licensing requirements. Provides for discipline and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act to create a special fund. Effective July 1, 2009.

Amends the Pest and Predatory Animal Control Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources, shall promulgate rules concerning the control of firewood importation into the State with special attention to controlling the infestation of insect pests, including the emerald ash borer. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Creates the Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act and the Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force. Sets out the composition of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall develop a plan for expanding and supporting a State local and organic food system and for assessing and overcoming obstacles to an increase in locally grown food and local organic food production. Sets out the contents of the plan. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Local Organic Food and Farm Fund. Effective immediately.