Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person also commits unlawful use of body armor when he or she knowingly purchases, owns, or possesses body armor, if that person has been convicted of a felony that is a crime of violence. Establishes exceptions. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the office of Lieutenant Governor, beginning with the term of office otherwise commencing in 2019. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the reduced speed limit for school zones shall be applicable on school days even when children are not present. Extends the duration of a school day from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Blue Star Banner plates to residents of Illinois that have a spouse, parent, sibling, or child actively serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Deletes language that provides that moneys in the Insurance Financial Regulation Fund may be transferred to the Professions Indirect Cost Fund, as authorized under the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.
Mourns the death of Jack J. Cerniglia.
Amends the State Finance Act, the Illinois Income Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, and the Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Act. Provides for transfers from certain special funds of the State to the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. Provides that those moneys shall be used, subject to appropriation, to fund additional auditors and compliance personnel at the Department of Revenue. Effective on the first day of the first calendar month to occur not less than 30 days after this Act becomes law.
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning advising and counseling the Governor.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Telecommunications Article.
Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Establishes requirements for the use of payroll cards by employers. Provides that receipt of wages by means of a payroll card may not be a condition of employment. Requires certain disclosures to be made to employees before using payroll cards. Requires the offer of an alternative means of payment to be available. Establishes limits on fees. Effective January 1, 2015.
