Makes appropriations and reappropriations to Southern Illinois University for various purposes. Effective July 1, 2003.
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Amends the Illinois Historic Preservation Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Public Aid.
Amends the General Obligation Bond Act and the School Construction Law. Increases by $1,000,000,000 the amount of General Obligation Bonds authorized to be sold for grants to school districts for school improvement projects authorized by the School Construction Law. Distributes the increased authorization in year 8 of the schedule. Requires the State Board of Education to submit an annual capital plan to the General Assembly, based on the 5-year capital needs of school districts. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2003, all property of regional economic development corporations that is used exclusively for the charitable and public purpose of creating, facilitating, and encouraging economic development is exempt from property taxation. Defines "economic development corporation" as a not-for-profit corporation that receives more than 75% of its funding from taxing districts. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code relative to instruction in parenting and family education. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, requires such instruction to be provided and students to receive at least one unit of such instruction in at least one of grades 9 through 12. Provides that a pupil shall not be required to take or participate in any course or instruction in parenting and family education if that pupil's parent or guardian submits a written objection thereto.
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department must (now, shall) make grants to physicians practicing obstetrics in rural designated shortage areas to reimburse for malpractice insurance. Provides that the grants must be made from any funds available (now, funds appropriated) for that purpose. Provides that the Department must (now, shall) establish reasonable conditions, standards, and duties relating to the grants. Effective immediately.
Amends the Domesticated Wild Animals Act. Adds a caption to a Section concerning the ownership of wild animals when raised, domesticated, or enclosed.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State policy.
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.