Creates the Standardized Calculation of Developer Impact Fees Act. Contains only a short title provision.
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Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides, that in the counties in which the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority operates, a binding referendum shall be held at the general primary election in 2004 to determine whether the voters of those counties would favor an increase of the motor fuel tax by a rate of 5 cents per gallon, with the proceeds going to the Illinois Department of Transportation to pay for maintenance of the current toll highway system, in exchange for abolishing the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Effective immediately.
Amends the Tax Collection Suit Act. Provides that, at the request of any officer or agency charged with the responsibility of collecting any tax that is imposed by this State or that is collectible by this State on behalf of a political subdivision of this State, the Attorney General shall (now, may) bring suit in the appropriate court of any other state to collect any tax legally due to this State or to the political subdivision on whose behalf this State is required or authorized to act as a tax collector. Effective immediately.
Proposes to amend the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary Articles of the Illinois Constitution. Makes technical changes in Sections concerning (i) the General Assembly's impeachment power, (ii) the gubernatorial succession, and (iii) discipline of judges. Creates the caption only for a Section concerning recall of General Assembly members. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Creates the Child Support Collection Solution Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Creates the Illinois Tax Policy Commission as a legislative support services agency. Creates a board with legislative and public members. Provides for the Commission to study and evaluate tax policy and to make reports. Requires changes in tax laws to be submitted to and considered by the Commission. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to allow Commission members and staff to receive tax-related data that is otherwise confidential. Effective January 1, 2005.
Proposes to amend the Illinois Constitution with respect to legislative powers. Authorizes electors to propose bills by petition. Provides for submission of these bills to both houses of the General Assembly and for record votes to be taken. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds.
Urges Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for the protection of traditional marriage.
Amends the Illinois Local Library Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning penalties.