Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 relating to first degree murder. Adds and eliminates aggravating factors for which the death penalty may be imposed. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Eliminates provision that abolishes the sentence of death. Enacts the Capital Crimes Litigation Act of 2019. Provides that all unobligated and unexpended moneys remaining in the Death Penalty Abolition Fund on the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be transferred into the Capital Litigation Trust Fund. Amends the State Appellate Defender Act. Provides that in cases in which a death sentence is an authorized disposition, the State Appellate Defender shall provide trial counsel with legal assistance and the assistance of expert witnesses, investigators, and mitigation specialists from funds appropriated to the State Appellate Defender specifically for that purpose by the General Assembly. Provides that the Office of State Appellate Defender shall not be appointed to serve as trial counsel in capital cases.
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Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Modifies the provisions of the Act to apply to veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Modifies a Section concerning the short title. Changes the title of the Act to the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities Act, and makes conforming changes throughout various statutes referencing the title of the Act. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Removes a provision concerning procurement preferences for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Applies administrative penalties for falsely certified businesses to minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with a disability. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes in various statutes concerning minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with a disability. Effective immediately.
Declares March 21, 2019 as Illinois Down Syndrome Day.
Proposes to amend the Finance Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that if the General Assembly fails to pass a State budget setting forth appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year on or before May 31 of the year in which such budget is submitted, such existing appropriations provided for the previous fiscal year shall be in effect in the new fiscal year and all subsequent fiscal years until amended or eliminated by the General Assembly. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the Senate Rules. Makes changes concerning Rules 3-8 and 5-2.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. In a Section concerning a college savings pool, provides that moneys may be used for qualified higher education expenses allowed pursuant to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.
Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that beginning with the general election in 2022 and every six years thereafter, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall hold office for 6 years (rather than four years). Provides that no person shall be elected to more than one term as Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall develop 10-year strategic plans to evaluate both the World Shooting and Recreational Complex and Pyramid State Park. Provides that the strategic plans shall outline the proposed mission of each facility and how it can maximize its potential as an economic engine for the region. Provides that each strategic plan shall include, but not be limited to, recommendations to improve the functions of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex and Pyramid State Park going forward, including fiscal recommendations and an evaluation of the intergovernmental and private agreements in place. Provides that the first strategic plan required for each location shall be completed on or before December 31, 2020. Provides that every 10 years thereafter, the Department shall complete strategic plans for both the World Shooting and Recreational Complex and Pyramid State Park.
Amends the State Fair Act. Provides that income derived from the sale of advertising at the DuQuoin State Fair shall be deposited into the Illinois State Fair Fund (rather than the Agricultural Premium Fund). Provides that all revenues from the operation and use of any facilities at the DuQuoin State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds shall be deposited in the Illinois State Fair Fund (rather than the Agricultural Premium Fund). Provides that all funds in the Illinois State Fair Fund shall be used by the Department of Agriculture in accordance with appropriation by the General Assembly for operation of the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair (rather than solely the Illinois State Fair). Effective July 1, 2017.