Sen. Mike Halpin

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.

Amends the Procurement of Domestic Products Act. Provides that all motor vehicles purchased or leased for one year or more by a State agency shall have a Vehicle Identification Number that begins with the number one, the number 2, the number 4, or the number 5. Effective July 1, 2017.

Creates the Educational Credit for Military Experience Act. Requires that public institutions of higher education adopt a policy regarding their award of academic credit for military training considered applicable to the requirements of the student's certificate or degree program. Sets forth certain requirements for the policy and for the institution. Requires public institutions of higher education to submit their policies for review by the Board of Higher Education or the Illinois Community College Board, as applicable, before June 30 of every other year. Requires the Board of Higher Education to collect data to assess enrollment and completions outcomes.

Amends the River Conservancy Districts Act. Provides that all contracts for work other than professional services, to be done by a conservancy district, the expense of which will exceed $10,000 (rather than $2,500), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of criminal trespass to a critical infrastructure facility. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly: (1) operates an unmanned aircraft system over a critical infrastructure facility at an altitude not higher than 400 feet above ground level; or (2) allows an unmanned aircraft system to make contact with a critical infrastructure facility, including any person or object on the premises of or within the facility. Provides exemptions. Defines "critical infrastructure facility". Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Requires bidders to obtain an equal pay certificate before a purchasing agency may issue a contract to the bidder. Provides for the Department of Employment Security to issue the certificates. Specifies information to be included in an application for an equal pay certificate. Requires bidders to comply with the Equal Pay Act of 2003, Equal Wage Act, Illinois Human Rights Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Equal Pay Certificate Fund. Provides for moneys in the Fund to be used to administer the equal pay certificate requirements.

Creates the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Supplemental Pilot Program Act. Provides that an income tax credit is granted to an eligible taxpayer who makes expenditures pursuant to a qualified rehabilitation plan for the rehabilitation of a historic structure located in Rock Island County. Provides that the credit is available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019 and ending on or before December 31, 2029. Provides that the credit is equal to 25% of the amount of the eligible expenditure. Contains provisions concerning eligible expenditures. Provides that eligible taxpayers must apply with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity within 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the credit may be carried forward for up to 10 years and may be carried back for up to 3 years. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Creates the Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act. Provides that an employer that intends to relocate a call center or portions of a call center from Illinois to another state or a foreign country must provide notice to the State Treasurer at least 120 days before the relocation. Authorizes a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for violations. Requires the Treasurer to compile and post on the Treasurer's website a list of employers that have relocated call centers. Requires an employer that relocates a call center from Illinois to another state or a foreign country to repay grants, loans, and tax benefits that may have been received. Effective January 1, 2018.

Amends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may certify one additional pilot River Edge Redevelopment Zone in the cities of Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that taxpayers that receive a deduction or a credit related to the construction or modification of commercial property located in a municipality of the State shall enter into a community benefits agreement with the municipality in which the property is located. Provides that the taxpayer shall host a public forum prior to entering into the agreement. Provides that the provisions apply to the construction or modification of property commencing on or after January 1, 2019. Effective immediately.