Sen. John M. Sullivan

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the term "public works" does not include work done for purposes of soil and water conservation, whether or not done under public supervision or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds, and performed directly by an owner or person who has legal control on agricultural lands. Effective immediately.

Creates the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act. Provides that manufactured homes are deemed to be real property. Sets forth certain conditions that must be met to convey or voluntarily encumber a manufactured home as real property. Contains provisions concerning affidavits of affixation and affidavits of severance. Contains provisions concerning security interests and liens. Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Amends the Property Tax Code and the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act. Makes changes concerning the taxation of mobile homes and manufactured homes located outside of mobile home parks. Amends various Acts to define and include "manufactured homes" and to make changes to provisions concerning registration of manufactured homes and security interests in or liens on manufactured homes. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to distribute to each school board information on screening instruments available to identify students who exhibit potential indicators of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Requires a school board to select and implement age-appropriate screening instruments for the early diagnosis of dyslexia and other reading disabilities and to ensure that each kindergarten student enrolled in the school district is screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Requires the State Board to develop and distribute to each school board guidance on appropriate intervention strategies for students diagnosed with dyslexia or other reading disabilities. Provides that, in the event that a student is determined to exhibit potential indicators of dyslexia or another reading disability, the school board shall ensure that the student receives a comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder and, in the event that a diagnosis is confirmed, the school board shall provide appropriate intervention strategies to the student. Sets forth requirements concerning professional development related to reading disabilities, the incorporation of the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia into administrative rules, and an additional written test for certain educator licensure candidates. Effective immediately.

Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code. Requires a charter school to comply with all federal and State laws and rules applicable to public schools that pertain to special education and the instruction of English language learners. Effective immediately.

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Requires both the Mass Transit Committee in the House of Representatives and the Transportation Committee in the Senate to hold a public hearing regarding any increase in the revenue recovery ratio or any increase in fares or charges for public transportation. Provides notification requirements for both. Effective immediately.

Mourns the death of Louis D. Gilbert of Macomb.

Designates the month of August 2014 as ITHA Month in the State of Illinois.

Remembers Deputy George V. Darnell who was killed in the line of duty on December 8, 1981 and declares US Route 67 in Warren County, starting 7 miles north of Monmouth, ending 8 miles north of Monmouth, as the "Deputy George V. Darnell Memorial Highway".

Mourns the death of Dennis Wayne Quillen of Rushville.

Proclaims March 30, 2013 and March 30, 2014 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in the State of Illinois.