Congratulates Victory Bell of Rockford on his 90th birthday. Thanks him for his service and dedication to the citizens of Rockford and the State. Wishes him many more happy and healthy years.
Congratulates Arles Hendershott Love on being inducted into Illinois State University School of Communications, TV-10 Hall of Fame.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a child tax credit in an amount equal to the product of a specified credit amount multiplied by the number of qualifying children of the taxpayer. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for dependents of the taxpayer. Provides that the maximum amount of the credit is $700 per qualified dependent of the taxpayer. Provides that the maximum amount shall be reduced by $24 for each $1,000 by which the taxpayer's net income exceeds $75,000 in the case of a joint return or $50,000 in the case of any other form of return. Defines "qualified dependent". Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that a business which intends to establish a new battery energy storage solution facility at a designated location in Illinois may receive a designation as a High Impact Business. Provides that "new battery energy storage solution facility" means a newly constructed battery energy storage facility, a newly constructed expansion of an existing battery energy storage facility, or the replacement of an existing battery energy storage facility that stores electricity using battery devices and other means, and such facility shall be deemed to include any permanent structures associated with the battery energy storage facility and all associated transmission lines, substations, and other equipment related to the storage and transmission of electric power that has a capacity of not less than 100 megawatt and storage capability of not less than 200 megawatt hours of energy.
Congratulates Rockford Dance Company on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Wishes the organization continued success in the future.
Recognizes Dave Rydell on his commitment to his community.
Amends the Telephone Solicitations Act. Provides that a person, business, or organization may not spoof a caller's information or otherwise misrepresent the origin of a telemarketing call unless the person, business, or organization has the right to use the name and phone number displayed. Requires telephone solicitations placed in a manner other than by a live operator to immediately disclose their identity and the purpose of the call and prompt the recipient of the call to consent to the solicitation. Defines terms.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a covered entity shall clearly and conspicuously display, in every advertisement and when a price is first shown to a consumer, the total price of the goods or services provided by the covered entity, including any mandatory fees a consumer would incur during the monetary transaction. Provides that a covered entity shall clearly and conspicuously disclose any guarantee or refund policy prior to the completion of any monetary transaction with a consumer. Provides that if a refund is given to a consumer, provide a refund in the amount of the total cost of the goods or services, including any mandatory fees. Provides that a violation of the provision is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.
Amends the Ticket Sale and Resale Act. Provides that a ticket issuer, ticket broker, or ticket reseller shall not offer for sale an event ticket unless the ticket issuer, ticket broker, or ticket reseller: (1) clearly and conspicuously displays the total event ticket price, if a price is displayed, in any advertisement, marketing, or price list where the ticket is offered for sale; (2) clearly and conspicuously discloses to any consumer who seeks to purchase an event ticket the total event ticket price at the time the ticket is first displayed to the consumer and anytime thereafter throughout the ticket purchasing process; and (3) provides the buyer with an itemized list of the base event ticket price and each event ticket fee. Defines terms.
