Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the chief county assessment officer in a county of more than 3,000,000 residents, and in any other county where the county board has authorized such action by ordinance or resolution, may automatically renew the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities without application for any person who applied for the exemption and presented a Disability Identification Card stating that the claimant is under a Class 2 disability. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds provisions to the introduced bill providing that an applicant for the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities may be examined by an optometrist if the person qualifies because of a visual disability. Provides that provisions of the introduced bill concerning automatic renewal (i) apply for taxable years 2021 through 2026 and (ii) apply if the person presents proof of eligibility (in the introduced bill, a Disability Identification Card stating that the claimant is under a Class 2 disability). Provides that the chief county assessment officer shall not automatically renew the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities if the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, optometrist, or physician assistant who examined the claimant determined that the disability is not expected to continue for 12 months or more. House Committee Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2505/2505-805 new 35 ILCS 200/9-275 35 ILCS 200/15-10 35 ILCS 200/15-169 35 ILCS 200/15-170 35 ILCS 200/15-172 35 ILCS 200/15-175 35 ILCS 200/18-185 35 ILCS 200/18-190.7 new 105 ILCS 5/17-1.3 new 105 ILCS 5/17-2A from Ch. 122, par. 17-2A 320 ILCS 30/3 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 453 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2022 and later, the taxing district's aggregate extension base is the greater of (A) the district's last preceding aggregate extension limit or (B) the district's last preceding aggregate extension, subject to certain adjustments. Provides that the term "aggregate extension limit" means the district's last preceding aggregate extension if the taxing district had utilized the maximum limiting rate permitted without referendum for each of the 5 immediately preceding levy years. Provides that the maximum reduction under the General Homestead Exemption is $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and counties that are contiguous to a county of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $6,000 in all other counties (currently, $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $6,000 in all other counties). Provides that the maximum reduction under the senior citizens homestead exemption is $8,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and counties that are contiguous to a county of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $5,000 in all other counties (currently, $8,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $5,000 in all other counties). In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities, makes changes concerning the surviving spouse. Provides that the interest rate under the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act is reduced from 6% to 4%. Amends the School Code. Contains provisions concerning interfund transfers and disclosure of cash reserve balances. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to require the Department of Revenue to conduct a study concerning the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Makes changes to the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 3 to provide that the maximum amount of the general homestead exemption is $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, $8,000 in counties that are contiguous to a county of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, and $6,000 in all other counties (rather than $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and counties that are contiguous to a county of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and $6,000 in all other counties).
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Creates the Banking Development District Act. Establishes a banking development district program. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall, in consultation with the State Treasurer, adopt rules that set forth the criteria, including specified factors, for the establishment of banking development districts. Provides that the governing board of a local government, in conjunction with a depository institution, may submit an application to the Department for the designation of a banking development district. Provides that the boundaries of the proposed banking development district shall include property on which the depository institution plans to make improvements to establish a banking branch. Provides that the application shall include the legal description of the property to be designated. Provides that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation shall, in consultation with the State Treasurer, issue a determination on an application within 60 days after receiving the application. Provides that if an application is approved, the Department shall transmit notification of the approval and a copy of all application materials to the applicants, the Governor, the State Comptroller, the State Treasurer, the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the clerk of the county, the municipal clerk, or the equivalent official in which the property is located. Provides that the Department may adopt rules that define terms, rules that establish fees for applications or other services rendered by the Department, and rules necessary for the enforcement, interpretation, and implementation of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2023. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that if an application for a banking development district is approved, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall transmit notification of the approval and a copy of all application materials to the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives in addition to other specified individuals.
Amends the State Comptroller Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning an annual comprehensive (currently, comprehensive annual) financial report as compiled and published by the Comptroller. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that each officer of the executive department and all public institutions of the State shall, no later than January 7 of each year, make and deliver to the Governor an annual report of their acts and doings, respectively, arranged so as to show the acts and doings of each for the specified relevant fiscal year. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Exempts grants, among other items, that do not obligate funds held within the State treasury for fiscal year 2022 and thereafter from specified contract filing requirements. Provides that a chief procurement officer may approve (currently, request) an exception to specified contract filing requirements by submitting a written statement to the Comptroller (removes submission to Treasurer requirement) setting forth the circumstances and reasons why the contract could not be reduced to writing before the supplies were received or services were performed. Removes waiver provision. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that information pertaining to contracts or grants (rather than contracts only) exceeding $20,000 that do not obligate funds held within the State treasury shall be submitted in a quarterly report to the Comptroller in a form and manner prescribed by the Comptroller.
Amends the Employee Sick Leave Act. Removes language exempting from coverage under the Act an employee of an employer subject to the provisions of Title II of the federal Railway Labor Act. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Employee Sick Leave Act. Provides that the rights afforded under the Act serve as the minimum standard in a negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the applicability of the common law. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 5/1-3 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 120/2 from Ch. 102, par. 42 5 ILCS 140/7.5 20 ILCS 2605/2605-304 new 20 ILCS 2605/2605-605 30 ILCS 105/5.938 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-99 30 ILCS 105/6z-124 new 430 ILCS 65/1.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-1.1 430 ILCS 65/3 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3 430 ILCS 65/3a from Ch. 38, par. 83-3a 430 ILCS 65/3.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3.1 430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 430 ILCS 65/5 from Ch. 38, par. 83-5 430 ILCS 65/6 from Ch. 38, par. 83-6 430 ILCS 65/6.2 new 430 ILCS 65/7 from Ch. 38, par. 83-7 430 ILCS 65/7.5 new 430 ILCS 65/8 from Ch. 38, par. 83-8 430 ILCS 65/8.2 430 ILCS 65/8.3 430 ILCS 65/8.4 new 430 ILCS 65/9.5 430 ILCS 65/10 from Ch. 38, par. 83-10 430 ILCS 65/11 from Ch. 38, par. 83-11 430 ILCS 65/13.2 from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.2 430 ILCS 65/13.4 new 430 ILCS 66/10.5 new 430 ILCS 66/10.6 new 430 ILCS 66/13 new 430 ILCS 66/20 430 ILCS 66/30 430 ILCS 66/50 430 ILCS 66/70 430 ILCS 67/35 430 ILCS 67/40 720 ILCS 5/24-3 from Ch. 38, par. 24-3 725 ILCS 5/110-10 from Ch. 38, par. 110-10 725 ILCS 5/112A-14 from Ch. 38, par. 112A-14 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-6-3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall establish a portal for use by federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies, including Offices of the State's Attorneys and the Office of the Attorney General to capture a report of persons whose Firearm Owner's Identification Cards have been revoked or suspended. Provides that the portal is for law enforcement purposes only. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall include a full set of his or her fingerprints in electronic format to the Illinois State Police, unless the applicant has previously provided a full set of his or her fingerprints to the Illinois State Police under the Act or the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued under the Act shall be valid for the person to whom it is issued for a period of 5 years (rather than 10 years) from the date of issuance, but provides that any person whose card was previously issued for a period of 10 years shall retain the 10-year issuance period until the next date of renewal, at which point the card shall be renewed for 5 years. Provides that the Firearm Disposition Record shall contain a statement to be signed by the transferee that the transferee: (1) is aware of, and will abide by, current law regarding the unlawful transfer of a firearm; (2) is aware of the penalties for violating the law as it pertains to unlawful transfer of a firearm; and (3) intends to retain possession of the firearm or firearms until it is determined that the transferor is legally eligible to possess a firearm and has an active Firearm Owners Identification Card, if applicable, or until a new person is chosen to hold the firearm or firearms. Creates within the Illinois State Police a Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board to consider any appeal of the denial or revocation and seizure of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card by the Illinois State Police, other than an appeal directed to the circuit court. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a licensee under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act shall not expire during the term of the licensee's concealed carry license. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall deny an application or shall revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Illinois State Police finds that the applicant or person to whom such card was issued is or was at the time of issuance subject to a civil no contact order or a stalking no contact order. Provides for email notifications from the Illinois State Police upon request of an applicant or Card holder. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 120/2 from Ch. 102, par. 42 5 ILCS 140/7.5 20 ILCS 2605/2605-304 new 20 ILCS 2605/2605-605 30 ILCS 105/5.938 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-99 30 ILCS 105/6z-124 new 430 ILCS 65/1.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-1.1 430 ILCS 65/3 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3 430 ILCS 65/3a from Ch. 38, par. 83-3a 430 ILCS 65/3.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3.1 430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 430 ILCS 65/5 from Ch. 38, par. 83-5 430 ILCS 65/6 from Ch. 38, par. 83-6 430 ILCS 65/6.2 new 430 ILCS 65/7 from Ch. 38, par. 83-7 430 ILCS 65/7.5 new 430 ILCS 65/8 from Ch. 38, par. 83-8 430 ILCS 65/8.2 430 ILCS 65/8.3 430 ILCS 65/8.4 new 430 ILCS 65/9.5 430 ILCS 65/10 from Ch. 38, par. 83-10 430 ILCS 65/11 from Ch. 38, par. 83-11 430 ILCS 65/13.2 from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.2 430 ILCS 65/13.4 new 430 ILCS 66/10.5 new 430 ILCS 66/10.6 new 430 ILCS 66/13 new 430 ILCS 66/20 430 ILCS 66/30 430 ILCS 66/50 430 ILCS 66/70 430 ILCS 67/35 430 ILCS 67/40 720 ILCS 5/24-3 from Ch. 38, par. 24-3 725 ILCS 5/110-10 from Ch. 38, par. 110-10 725 ILCS 5/112A-14 from Ch. 38, par. 112A-14 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-6-3 Adds reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 720 ILCS 5/16-0.1 720 ILCS 5/16-25.1 new 720 ILCS 5/16-25.2 new 720 ILCS 5/17-37 725 ILCS 215/2 from Ch. 38, par. 1702 725 ILCS 215/3 from Ch. 38, par. 1703 725 ILCS 215/4 from Ch. 38, par. 1704 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act. Requires online marketplaces to collect and disclose to consumers contact and other information about high-volume third-party sellers. Provides exceptions. Provides that if the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person has violated the Act, the Attorney General may bring an action to restrain by preliminary or permanent injunction the use of such a method, act, or practice. Creates the Organized Retail Crime Enforcement Fund in the State treasury. Provides that subject to appropriation, moneys in the Organized Retail Crime Enforcement Fund shall be used by the Office of the Attorney General to award grants to State's Attorneys' offices and law enforcement agencies to investigate, indict, and prosecute violations of organized retail crime. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of organized retail crime. Defines the offense and establishes penalties. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment that is a victim of a violation of retail theft, organized retail crime, financial institution fraud or related offenses, or looting shall have certain rights. Provides that an issuer shall not provide a debit or credit cardholder or a person who utilizes an account number or code the value in any manner of any item purchased with intent to defraud the issuer or a person providing an item of value. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act. Provides that a Statewide Grand Jury may investigate, indict, and prosecute violations of organized retail crime. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately, except that the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act takes effect January 1, 2023.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 shall provide coverage for medically necessary breast reduction surgery. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 (rather than January 1, 2023) shall provide coverage for medically necessary breast reduction surgery. Makes grammatical changes.
Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. In provisions concerning a requirement that a health care plan shall apply any third-party payments, financial assistance, discount, product vouchers, or any other reduction in out-of-pocket expenses made by or on behalf of an insured for prescription drugs toward a covered individual's deductible, copay, cost-sharing responsibility, or out-of-pocket maximum associated with the individual's health insurance, provides that if application of that requirement would result in ineligibility of a health savings account under federal law, the requirement applies to health savings account-qualified high deductible health plans with respect to the deductible of a plan after the enrollee has satisfied a specified minimum deductible, except with respect to specified items or services, in which case the requirement applies regardless of whether the minimum deductible has been satisfied. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that April 18 of each year is designated as Republic of Ireland Day to be observed throughout the State as a day in recognition of the anniversary of April 18, 1949, the day in which the Republic of Ireland officially declared itself independent from Great Britain, in recognition of the Republic of Ireland and its people, and in recognition of the many Illinoisans of Irish descent who have made a lasting impact upon our State. Provides that each year, within 10 days before Republic of Ireland Day, the Governor shall issue a proclamation announcing the recognition of Republic of Ireland Day, and designate the official events that shall be held in honor of Republic of Ireland Day and the contributions of Illinoisans of Irish descent. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the credit for expenditures incurred in the restoration and preservation of a qualified historic structure located in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone applies for taxable years ending prior to January 1, 2027 (currently January 1, 2022). Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 5/221 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 10/5-5 35 ILCS 10/5-15 35 ILCS 10/5-20 35 ILCS 10/5-77 65 ILCS 115/10-3 35 ILCS 5/213 35 ILCS 16/10 35 ILCS 16/42 35 ILCS 16/46 new 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 35 ILCS 17/10-20 35 ILCS 105/3-5.1 new 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 105/3-41 35 ILCS 105/3-42.5 new 35 ILCS 110/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-10 35 ILCS 115/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-10 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 505/3d new 35 ILCS 5/223 35 ILCS 105/3-8 35 ILCS 110/3-8 35 ILCS 115/3-8 35 ILCS 120/2-9 35 ILCS 5/704A 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 30 ILCS 105/8g-1 35 ILCS 5/208.5 new 35 ILCS 5/212.1 new 35 ILCS 5/901 30 ILCS 105/6z-108 35 ILCS 505/2 from Ch. 120, par. 418 35 ILCS 505/8a from Ch. 120, par. 424a 35 ILCS 505/17 from Ch. 120, par. 433 415 ILCS 125/320 20 ILCS 686/10 20 ILCS 686/20 35 ILCS 5/212 30 ILCS 105/5.971 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-17 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-17 30 ILCS 105/6z-18 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-18 30 ILCS 105/6z-130 new 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 105/3a from Ch. 120, par. 439.3a 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 110/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-10 35 ILCS 110/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.39 35 ILCS 115/3-10 from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-10 35 ILCS 115/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.109 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 50 ILCS 470/10 50 ILCS 470/31 55 ILCS 5/5-1006 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1006 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.5 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.7 55 ILCS 5/5-1007 from Ch. 34, par. 5-1007 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.3 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.3 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.4 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.4 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.6 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.7 65 ILCS 5/8-11-5 from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-5 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-6 70 ILCS 750/25 70 ILCS 1605/30 70 ILCS 3615/4.03 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.03 35 ILCS 105/3-6 35 ILCS 105/3-10 35 ILCS 105/9 from Ch. 120, par. 439.9 35 ILCS 120/2-8 35 ILCS 120/2-10 35 ILCS 120/3 from Ch. 120, par. 442 30 ILCS 105/6z-18 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-18 30 ILCS 105/6z-20 from Ch. 127, par. 142z-20 35 ILCS 105/3-5 35 ILCS 110/3-5 35 ILCS 115/3-5 35 ILCS 120/2-5 35 ILCS 105/3-5 35 ILCS 110/3-5 35 ILCS 115/3-5 35 ILCS 120/2-5 30 ILCS 105/8g-1 35 ILCS 5/225 5 ILCS 100/5-45.22 new 35 ILCS 5/232 new 35 ILCS 525/10-5 820 ILCS 405/401 from Ch. 48, par. 401 820 ILCS 405/403 from Ch. 48, par. 403 820 ILCS 405/703 from Ch. 48, par. 453 820 ILCS 405/1505 from Ch. 48, par. 575 820 ILCS 405/1506.6 820 ILCS 405/2100 from Ch. 48, par. 660 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that certain startup taxpayers are eligible to elect to claim the Credit against their obligation to pay over withholding taxes. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act. Makes changes to the definition of "underserved area". Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that, if a film production credit is transferred by the taxpayer, then the transferor taxpayer shall pay to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity a specified percentage of the amount transferred, which shall be deposited into the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund. Provides that the term "Illinois labor expenditures" includes wages paid to nonresidents, subject to certain limitations. Makes changes concerning the earned income tax credit in the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates certain income tax and property tax rebates. Amends the State Finance Act to create various special funds. Provides for transfers from the General Revenue Fund to certain other funds. Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that, for the State fiscal year ending on July 1, 2023, the amount of tax credits awarded under the Act shall not exceed $4,000,000 (currently, $2,000,000); however, credits awarded for that fiscal year in excess of $2,000,000 must be awarded to applicants with Illinois production spending of not less than $2,500,000. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Makes changes concerning biodiesel. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2022 and until July 1, 2023, the rate of tax on certain food products shall be 0% (currently, 1%). Provides that the credit for coal and aggregate exploration, mining, off-highway hauling, processing, maintenance, and reclamation equipment sunsets on July 1, 2028 (currently July 1, 2023). Creates a tax holiday for certain school supplies and clothing. Creates an exemption for breast pumps and breast pump kits. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for any individual or entity that operates an agritourism operation in the State during the taxable year. Makes changes concerning the credit for instructional supplies. Extends the income tax credit for certain hospitals through taxable years ending on or before December 31, 2027 (currently, December 31, 2022). Creates a withholding tax credit for organ donations. Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Tax Law. Suspends the rate adjustment calculated based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index until January 1, 2023 (currently, the adjustment occurs on July 1, 2022). Requires retailers to post certain notices of the suspension of the inflation adjustment in a prominently visible place on each retail dispensing device. Amends the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act. Provides that battery recycling and reuse manufacturers and battery raw materials refining service providers are also eligible for incentives under the Act. Provides that manufacturers of advanced battery components are also considered electric vehicle component parts manufacturers. For an applicant that is required to create full-time employee jobs, provides that the wages are based on wages paid to full-time employees in a similar position within an occupational group in the county where the project is located. Amends the Parking Excise Tax Act. Makes changes concerning booking intermediaries. Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Makes changes concerning an individual's weekly benefit amount. Provides that a claims adjudicator may reconsider a determination, if the issue is whether or not an individual misstated earnings for any week beginning on or after March 15, 2020, at any time within 5 years after the last day of the week for which the determination is made. Provides that the State's account in the unemployment trust fund is authorized to receive appropriations of State funds from other State accounts to repay any advance or advances from the United States Secretary of Labor. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except that provisions concerning the Parking Excise Tax take effect on July 1, 2023. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: New Act 35 ILCS 5/238 new 35 ILCS 5/239 new 35 ILCS 120/5n new 35 ILCS 200/18-184.20 new 35 ILCS 630/2 from Ch. 120, par. 2002 35 ILCS 640/2-4 220 ILCS 5/9-222 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 9-222 Creates the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act. Creates the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Program to be administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Creates various tax incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, microchips, or semiconductor or microchip component parts, subject to an agreement with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Property Tax Code, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Law, and the Public Utilities Act.
Declares June 12, 2022 as "Women's Veterans Day" to commemorate the day women were officially added as regular members of the United States military, to recognize the critical role of women in the military forces, and to commemorate the sacrifices and valor displayed by Illinois women veterans.