Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In a Section concerning veterans' preference, provides that "active duty military or naval service of the United States" includes training at a service school that is ordered pursuant to certain provisions of federal law.
Amends the Counties Code. Requires that a county board designate a person who shall cause to be properly interred the body of any honorably discharged veteran who served with the armed forces of the United States in any congressionally sanctioned war or conflict after the Viet Nam Conflict, in addition to currently eligible veterans. Provides that the expense of the burial for all eligible veterans shall not exceed $900 (instead of $600).
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Requires the Division of the Lottery to establish a special classification of retailer license to facilitate the year-round sale of the special instant scratch-off game for the benefit of Illinois veterans. Exempts these licensees from licensure fees. Provides that specialty retailers shall receive a sales commission equal to 2% of the face value of specialty game tickets purchased from the Department, less adjustments for unsold tickets returned to the Illinois Lottery for credit. Provides that specialty retailers may not cash winning tickets, but are entitled to a 1% bonus in connection with the sale of a winning specialty game ticket having a price value of $1,000 or more. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Daniel F. Kobilsek of Mendota.
Mourns the death of Richard A. Foltynewicz of Ottawa.
Mourns the death of Hubert J. "H.J." Mennie of Mark.
Mourns the death of James M. Hurst of Peru.
Declares March 13, 2009 as Pluto Day in the State of Illinois.
Mourns the death of former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Howard C. Ryan of Peru.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, with respect to municipal use and occupation taxes, the definition of "public infrastructure" includes public safety facilities and equipment. Effective immediately.
