Recognizes the Earthrise Energy-owned Lincoln Generating Facility on being named a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site by the Safety Program of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the past 21 years. Wishes the facility and its staff continued success.
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Establishes that the period from June 1st through June 7th of each year is designated as Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week, to be observed throughout the State as a week to honor the dedicated civilian personnel at law enforcement agencies.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Schedules Xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance. Provides for penalties for the knowing manufacture or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver xylazine. Provides that, notwithstanding the scheduling of Xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, the prohibition on delivery or possession with intent to deliver Xylazine does not apply to licensed veterinarians who lawfully prescribe, dispense, administer, acquire, or use any controlled substance, including Xylazine, while acting in the course of their professional practice, in good faith, and in accordance with generally accepted medical standards.
Amends the Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act. Provides that each person, other than a seller or holder, who signs a retail installment contract may be held liable only to the extent that he actually receives the motor vehicle described or identified in the contract, except that a parent or spouse or any other person who co-signs such retail installment contract (rather than any other person listed as an owner of the motor vehicle on the Certificate of Title issued for the motor vehicle who co-signs such retail installment contract) may be held liable to the full extent of the deferred payment price notwithstanding such parent or spouse or any other person listed as an owner has not actually received the motor vehicle described or identified in the contract and except to the extent such person other than a seller or holder, signs in the capacity of a guarantor of collection.
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that certain reports concerning data centers are due no later than June 15 (currently, May 31) of each year. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may use an existing utility pole within its public rights-of-way for municipal public safety purposes, including, but not limited to, the placing of equipment associated with public safety. Provides that any fee charged for the use of a utility pole shall be at the lowest rate charged by the entity owning the utility pole and shall not exceed the entity's actual costs.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that, except as otherwise provided under State law, the only fee that may be imposed on a transaction is a credit card surcharge fee. Provides that imposing a fee for the use of cash or debit card is a violation. Provides that a violation of the provision is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that "system of administrative adjudication" means the adjudication of any violation of a municipal or county ordinance, except for any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar offense that is not included in specified provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code (rather than except for any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar offense). Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a municipality or county may adopt an ordinance limiting the width of vehicles, the height of vehicles, and the length of vehicles on roadways and to enforce violations of specified provisions of the Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that property that receives an erroneous homestead exemption for the current assessment year or for any of the 3 prior assessment years may be considered omitted property. Provides for penalties and interest to be imposed on that omitted property. Provides that any arrearage of taxes or interest that might have been assessed against that omitted property shall not be chargeable to certain bona fide purchasers of the property. Effective immediately.
Creates the Kankakee River Basin Conservancy Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study water resources and water-related land resources of the Kankakee River Basin. Requires the Task Force to conduct a study on the environmental and economic impact of the Kankakee River Basin on surrounding land, infrastructure, and property. Requires the Task Force to submit its first report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides for the repeal of the Act on January 1, 2027.
