Urges the Illinois Tollway Authority to provide the citizens of Illinois greater transparency and accountability in the authorities procurement process.
Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act, the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Regional Transportation Authority Act, the Water Commission Act of 1985, and the State Finance Act. Removes provisions providing that a percentage of the tax proceeds collected under those Acts shall be deposited into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to reinstate an annual transfer from the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund to the General Revenue Fund. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the purpose of purchasing acoustical materials, other materials, labor, and professional services to soundproof a residential home located at an eligible address against aircraft noise generated by an airport governed by the provisions of the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act. Provides that the credit may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero; however, the credit may be carried forward. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provisions. Effective immediately.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that drugs prescribed to residents of the following facilities are not subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit: long-term care facilities as defined in the Nursing Home Care Act; community-integrated living arrangements as defined in the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act; and supportive living facilities as defined in the Code.
Creates the Justice for Buddy Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit in an amount equal to the amount of personal interest paid by an individual taxpayer during the taxable year. Provides that the term "personal interest" means interest paid on personal and consumer loans that is not deductible when calculating the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.
Amends the Animal Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning rabies inoculations.
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an accidental injury that results from repetitive or cumulative trauma and occurs within 6 months after the employee begins employment shall not be considered by a workers' compensation insurer in setting rates. Provides for contribution by prior employers with respect to awards for repetitive or cumulative injuries.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%".
Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for an additional tax on individuals in an amount equal to 3% of income greater than $1,000,000 for the taxable year. Provides that 75% of the revenue collected from the tax shall be distributed to school districts solely to provide for kindergarten through grade 12 education, and 25% of the revenue collected from the tax shall be distributed to public institutions of higher education. Effective upon being declared adopted.
