Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that insurers may not increase rates for automobile insurance based upon an insured's accident if there is no claim filed or if the claim is paid by or on behalf of a party to the accident other than the insured.
Amends the Use Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the non-taxability of tangible personal property under the Act if it would not be taxed under Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
Amends the Military Code of Illinois to create the Illinois Patriot Law. Creates within the Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of Colonels to be known as the Governor's Regiment. Provides that the Governor may bestow the honorary title of Colonel on individuals whose accomplishments, achievements, or service have contributed to the fellowship and goodwill of the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Bureau of the Budget Act. Creates the performance-based budgeting pilot program. Defines "performance-based budgeting". Provides that the Bureau of the Budget shall select 3 State agencies to participate in the pilot program using performance-based budgeting models developed by the Bureau in consultation with the applicable House and Senate appropriation committees. Requires the Bureau to report to the General Assembly on the progress and success of the pilot program and on its recommendations for changes to or extensions of the pilot program. Provides that the Governor's recommended budget for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, shall be a performance-based budget for State agencies participating in the pilot program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Downstate Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Accelerates the annual increases for certain persons receiving a duty disability pension. Provides an enhanced formula for certain persons receiving a duty disability pension who elect to convert to a retirement pension. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, beginning with taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2003, every individual taxpayer who owns property in an active adult planned unit development community is entitled to a tax credit equal to 50% of the real property taxes extended on behalf of the school district and paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year on the principal residence of the taxpayer. Provides that if the credit exceeds the tax liability of the taxpayer, the taxpayer shall receive a refund for the amount of the excess. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall adopt rules defining "active adult planned unit development community". Exempts the credit from the sunset provisions of the Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires the Secretary of State to verify the legitimacy of a legal alien's residency status with the U.S. Department of Immigrating and Naturalization Service. Provides that, if the Secretary verifies the legitimacy of the legal aliens residency status, the Secretary shall, within six weeks, issue a letter of permission for the legal alien to receive a social security number for the sole purpose of obtaining a driver's license.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates to aldermen, councilmen, and village trustees. Provides for increased fees for these plates, to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that the term "employment" does not include service performed by paid on call personnel of a fire protection district.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning school land donations.
