Appropriates $1 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Commerce Commission to study the Neutral Fact-Finder contract. Effective July 1, 2004.
The sum of $1, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Military Affairs for a study on rates of graduation for Lincoln's Challenge. Effective July 1, 2003.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Increases the maximum allowable co-payment for dental, optical services and supplies, chiropractic services, podiatry services and encounter rate clinic services from $2 to $3. Establishes a maximum allowable co-payment of $2 for emergency room services that are not defined in 42CFR447.53(b)(4). Requires the Department of Public Aid to seek a waiver from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under Title XIX, Section 1916(a)(3) of the Social Security Act. Effective immediately.
Creates the Display of Tobacco Products Act. Provides that it is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, give away, or display tobacco products for sale at any location where the consumer can acquire those products through self-service. Provides that every tobacco product must be displayed from behind a sales or service counter so that a consumer cannot access tobacco products without assistance by an employee of the retail establishment authorized to sell tobacco products. Exempts the sale of tobacco products from vending machines if the vending machines are located in places authorized under the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that a violation is a petty offense for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Exempts retail tobacco stores from the self-service restriction on tobacco product displays provided that the retail tobacco store (i) derives at least 90% of its revenue from tobacco and tobacco related products; (ii) does not permit persons under the age of 18 to enter the premises; and (iii) posts a sign on the main entrance way stating that persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates an accessible housing exemption. Provides that any component of residential property that is specifically designed and built for persons with disabilities in compliance with the accessibility guidelines and standards of the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the "Access Board"), the construction of which is completed on or after 10 years before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly, is exempt from property taxes, if it meets all of the requirements for exemption. Exempts the components of new construction as well as new components installed in existing residential property that meet Access Board standards to the extent of the value added by the components. Provides that the exemption applies only if the owner of the property who applies for the exemption or a member of the applicant's household is disabled. Provides that if a component of residential property is not in compliance with the Access Board's standards but it is constructed to and it does meet the accessibility needs of the disabled person, then that component is eligible for the exemption. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State. Effective immediately.
The sum of $1, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Prairie State 2000 Authority to inform the citizens of Illinois of the educational and vocational programs available. Effective July 1, 2003.
The sum of $1, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of the Lottery for a study to determine new methods of increasing statewide lottery sales. Effective July 1, 2003.
Appropriates $1 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for a study to evaluate and revise current special education formulas and funding levels. Effective July 1, 2004.
Amends the Park District Code. Provides that, by petition and referendum, territory that is being taxed by both the park district and the municipality for recreation services may disconnect from the park district. Effective immediately.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Allows victims of sex offenses to have access to juvenile offenders' HIV/AIDS information contained in the juvenile court records.
