Sen. Steve McClure

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Modifies requirements concerning the Legislative Ethics Commission and Commissioners thereof. Modifies requirements concerning the jurisdiction of the Legislative Inspector General. Modifies the duties of the Legislative Ethics Commission. Removes a provision requiring the Legislative Inspector General to obtain advance approval of the Commission to issue subpoenas. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Mourns the passing of Dennis R. Shackelford.

Amends the Compensation Review Act. Provides that members of the General Assembly are prohibited from receiving and shall not receive any increase in compensation that would otherwise apply based on a cost of living adjustment for terms commencing on or after January 1, 2023, unless otherwise approved by law. Effective immediately.

Mourns the death of Justice James T. Londrigan.

Mourns the death of Raymond S. "Ray" Cachares of Springfield.

Declares April 11, 2020 Apollo 13 Day in the State of Illinois to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the mission launch and safe return of all three crew members to Earth.

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a sheriff shall enter upon the duties of his or her office on the December 1 following his or her election (rather than on the first day in the month of December following his or her election on which the office of the sheriff is required, by statute or by action of the county board, to be open).

Amends the State Property Control Act. Modifies the definition of the term "surplus real property". Provides that title to surplus real property may, if approved by the Director of Central Management Services as Administrator, remain with the owning agency throughout the disposition process; however, the Administrator and the Department of Central Management Services have sole responsibility and authority for disposing of the property. Requires the Administrator to obtain 2 (currently, 3) appraisals of surplus real property if the value of the property is determined in the initial survey to be $5,000 or more. Provides that no surplus real property may be conveyed by the Administrator for less than the fair market value, unless the Administrator makes a written determination that it is in the best interests of the State to establish a different value. Provides further requirements concerning the Administrator's written determination. Provides that prior to offering the surplus real property for sale to the public, the Administrator shall give notice in writing of the surplus real property to each State agency and to the governing bodies of the county and of all cities, villages, and incorporated towns in the county in which the real property is located. Provides further requirements concerning a State agency's or governing body's interest in acquiring surplus real property. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Removal of Private Compromising Images Act. Provides that a person posts a private compromising image when he or she disseminates a private compromising image that was taken with the consent of the person depicted in the image, but the person in the image did not consent to the dissemination of the image.

Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Air Force Combat Action Medal license plates to residents who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary.