Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the legislative intent of the Act.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2020, a referendum to increase the district's aggregate extension may be submitted to the voters. Effective January 1, 2020. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that, as an alternative to certain other procedures, a taxing district may increase its aggregate extension if the taxing district obtains referendum approval as provided in the amendatory Act (in the introduced bill, notwithstanding those other procedures, the taxing district shall follow the provisions of the amendatory Act when seeking referendum approval to increase its aggregate extension). Removes the effective date. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 200/18-185 35 ILCS 200/18-190.3 new Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 105/6z-81 35 ILCS 5/203 from Ch. 120, par. 2-203 35 ILCS 105/2 from Ch. 120, par. 439.2 35 ILCS 105/2d new 35 ILCS 110/2 from Ch. 120, par. 439.32 35 ILCS 110/2d new 35 ILCS 745/10 215 ILCS 125/5-5 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1413 215 ILCS 125/5-10 new 305 ILCS 5/Art. V-H heading new 305 ILCS 5/5H-1 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-2 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-3 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-4 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-5 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-6 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-7 new 305 ILCS 5/5H-8 new 805 ILCS 8/5-10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Use Tax Act and the Service Use Tax Act. Contains provisions concerning marketplace facilitators. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for trusts and estates for certain excess business losses. Creates an addition modification for corporations for certain foreign derived income. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Imposes a managed care organization provider assessment. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to create a managed care organization provider assessment. Extends the amnesty period under the Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act and the Franchise Tax and License Fee Amnesty Act of 2007. Effective immediately.
Creates the High Speed Railway Commission Act. Prescribes the membership of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall create a statewide plan for a high-speed rail line and feeder network connecting St. Louis, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois that includes current existing Amtrak and Metra services, connects the cities of Rockford, Moline, Peoria, and Decatur, and uses inter-city bus service to coordinate with the rail line. Provides that the Commission shall conduct a ridership study and shall make findings and recommendations concerning a governance structure, the frequency of service, and implementation of the plan. Provides that the Commission shall report to the General Assembly and the Government no later than December 31 of each year. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall provide administrative support to the Commission. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2025. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds a representative of the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District to the membership of the High Speed Railway Commission.
Creates the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Act. Provides that the purpose of the Council is to facilitate communication between the youth of the State of Illinois and the elected branches of State government regarding the issues, interests, and needs important to youth in the State of Illinois. Creates an Advisory Board, consisting of 2 members of the House of Representatives, one each appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and 2 members of the Senate, one each appointed by the President of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate, to facilitate the functions of the Council. Provides for the application and nomination process for prospective members of the Council. Sets forth membership and meeting requirements and the powers of the Council. Provides that members of the Council shall serve one-year terms, but may be re-elected if they continue to be nominated and qualified to serve as members. Provides for the election of a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Clerk at the first Council meeting of the year. Requires the Council to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor. Creates the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that all moneys in the Fund shall be used to reimburse Council members for actual expenses incurred in traveling to Council meetings, including travel, food, and lodging, and printing the annual report. Amends the State Finance Act. Adds the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Fund. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council shall be an entity created under the legislative branch, and maintained and staffed under the executive branch (currently, maintained and staffed under the legislative branch) by the Office of the Governor or an agency designated by the Governor that is under the jurisdiction of the Governor. Modifies the initial terms of members of the Advisory Board of the Council. Provides for the nomination of members to the Council by State Representatives (currently, State Senators). Provides that the Council shall convene each year on the Saturday (currently, Thursday) following the second Wednesday of January in the State Capitol, unless the General Assembly is in session. Provides for an alternative meeting place if one or both chambers at the State Capitol cannot accommodate the meeting. Removes requirement that the Council shall meet at least once within 100 days after its initial meeting. Provides that staff and administrative support for the Council shall be provided by the Office of the Governor or an agency designated by the Governor that is under the jurisdiction of the Governor (currently, designated by the General Assembly). Provides that the report submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor shall be submitted electronically. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Office of Management and Budget) This Bill would have no fiscal impact to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and minimal fiscal impact on the state due to the listed reimbursements. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.891 new Adds reference to: 25 ILCS 120/6.7 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Compensation Review Act. Prohibits cost-of-living adjustments for or during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 for State government legislative and executive elected officers and appointees in positions for which the Compensation Review Board previously recommended or determined compensation. Effective immediately.
Declares April 22, 2019 "Sisters of the Resurrection Day" in Illinois. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Makes a correction to a date.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Community College Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, as follows: General Funds $229,223,100; Other State Funds $116,295,000; Federal Funds $43,000,000; Total $388,518,100.
Makes specified appropriations to the Legislative Information System, Legislative Printing Unit, Legislative Audit Commission, Legislative Reference Bureau, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, Architect of the Capitol, Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, and Legislative Ethics Commission for their ordinary and contingent expenses in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019. Effective July 1, 2019.
Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that if the city discontinues the use of specified property as an academy for the training of firefighters, the city shall, as soon as practicable, transfer that property to the Fund. Provides that the transferred property shall be considered an asset of the Fund, but shall not be considered as part of the city's required contribution to the Fund in any year. Provides that in administering the asset, the Fund shall exercise its fiduciary duties. Provides that, in accordance with those fiduciary duties, the Fund shall prioritize uses that add value to the Chicago Fire Department and its membership. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 200/9-195.1 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Adds provisions amending the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if the property referenced in the introduced bill is transferred to the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund and the Fund subsequently leases the property to an entity whose property is not exempt, then the leasehold estate and the appurtenances shall be listed as the property of the lessee or his or her assignee, and the lessee shall be liable for the property taxes. Provides that the Fund may not sell the property without the affirmative vote of the three-fifths of the members of the board of trustees of the Fund. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the License to Work Act. Deletes language providing that all notices sent to a person involved in an administrative proceeding shall state that failure to satisfy any fine or penalty shall result in the Secretary of State suspending his or her driving privileges, vehicle registration, or both. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to cancel any license or permit if the holder failed to pay any fees owed to the Secretary for the license or permit (rather than failure to pay any fees, civil penalties owed to the Illinois Commerce Commission, or taxes due upon reasonable notice and demand). Provides that a person whose driver's license was canceled, suspended, or revoked under certain circumstances shall have his or her driving privileges reinstated. Deletes language providing that the reporting requirements for public officials shall apply to a truant minor in need of supervision, an addicted minor, or a delinquent minor whose driver's license has been suspended. Provides for the immediate revocation of the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver if the driver was convicted of a misdemeanor relating to a motor vehicle if the person exercised actual physical control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person without a preliminary hearing if the person has been convicted of criminal trespass to vehicle if the person exercised actual physical control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense. Provides that in order to be subject to suspension or revocation for violation of specific provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, a person must also be an occupant of a motor vehicle at the time of the violation. Deletes language authorizing the Secretary to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of a person without a preliminary hearing for specific adjudications or violations. Deletes language providing that the owner of a registered vehicle that has failed to pay any fine or penalty due and owing as a result of 10 or more violations shall have his or her driving privileges suspended. Repeals Sections concerning the suspension of a driver's license for theft of motor fuel and suspension of driving privileges for failure to satisfy fines or penalties for toll violations or evasions. Effective July 1, 2020.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, as follows: General Funds $1,431,123,113; Other State Funds $200,000,000; Total $1,631,123,113.
