Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

Amends the Use Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Appoints a Committee to approve the final Journals of the Senate of the 99th General Assembly that have not been approved by the body as a whole.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Service Use Tax Act. Makes a technical change concerning stating the tax as a distinct item.

Mourns the death of Alfonzy Williams.

Mourns the death of Tanya Lynette Sanford.

Mourns the death of Christine Crushella Radford-Eastern.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. In provisions concerning the delivery of alcoholic liquor by certain entities, requires the use of scan technology at the time of delivery to verify the identification of a person who is at least 21 years of age. Provides that the failure to use scan technology and obtain the signature of a person who is at least 21 years of age is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "scan technology". Provides that for the purposes of the Act, the United States Postal Service and any company that uses technology to facilitate the delivery of alcoholic liquor from licensed retail premises to consumers shall be considered a common carrier. Requires common carriers to carry and maintain liquor liability insurance. Provides that a winery shipper license holder may only ship wine it produces from its licensed wine manufacturer premises wherein the wine manufacturer is licensed to engage in the manufacture of the wine. Requires certain entities that transport alcoholic liquor out of the State for delivery into another state to comply with certain reporting provisions and increases the penalty for the failure to comply with those provisions. Provides that any person who both has received an initial cease and desist letter from the State Commission and for compensation ships alcoholic liquor into this State without a license shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Prohibits and establishes criminal penalties for the transportation of more than a certain amount of beer, wine, or spirits into the State without a license or for transporting beer, wine, or spirits into the State for sale or resale without a license. Increases other penalties. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxable PPV lease that (i) encumbers exempt real property located within a county of less than 600,000 inhabitants and (ii) is related to taxable real property used for military housing purposes may be assessed and valued pursuant to the terms of a real property tax assessment settlement agreement executed between the local county assessment officials and the taxpayer. Provides that those provisions apply to appeals that were pending as of January 1, 2006 or thereafter. Contains provisions concerning the settlement agreements. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Illinois State Board of Investment must appoint and retain a qualified custodian of the board (now, the State Treasurer serves as custodian). Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.