Declares February 3 through February 10, 2024 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that if a unit of local government that has adopted and implemented a road improvement impact fee by ordinance or resolution and repeals the ordinance or resolution, the collected fees, along with any accrued interest, in the existing impact fee accounts may be transferred to a transportation account to be used for capacity-related improvements. Valid impact fee refunds shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the repealed ordinance or resolution.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "year".
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act. Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care for retired police dogs. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation organized under Article 2 of the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 to administer and manage the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall select the not-for-profit corporation through a competitive grant award process. Establishes criteria for the selection of the not-for-profit corporation. Provides that from appropriations made by the General Assembly to the Illinois State Police for implementation of the Act, the Illinois State Police shall make grants to the not-for-profit corporation contracted by the Illinois State Police to be the disbursing authority for the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program. Provides that these funds must be disbursed to the former handler or the adopter of a retired police dog that served for 5 years or more as a police dog upon receipt specified verification. Provides that annual disbursements to a former handler or an adopter to reimburse him or her for the cost of the retired police dog's veterinary care may not exceed $1,500 per dog. Provides that a former handler or an adopter of a retired police dog may not accumulate unused funds from a current year for use in a future year. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall pay to the not-for-profit corporation, and the not-for-profit corporation may use, up to 10% of appropriated funds for its administrative expenses, including salaries and benefits. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall adopt rules to implement the Act.
Declares the month of October 2024 as Hindu American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.
Declares March 24 through March 30, 2024 as Civilian Law Enforcement Personnel Week in the State of Illinois.
Amends the State Designations Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Congratulates the St. Francis High School (SFHS) vocal music program on achieving first place at the 2023 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class A Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest, marking its fourth consecutive first place finish.
Congratulates Jim Reuter on his retirement as executive director of the Carol Stream Park District. Expresses gratitude for his exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to the parks and recreation industry and the community of Carol Stream. Wishes him a joyful and fulfilling retirement, knowing that his impact will continue to be felt for years to come.
