Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that in addition to filing a petition for a tax deed for a property sold at a collector's scavenger sale, the petitioner must attach, along with the petition, a professional appraisal of the property for which the tax deed is sought. Provides that if the court determines that the appraised value of the property greatly exceeds the amount of the judgment of sale at a scavenger sale, then the court shall require an independent inquiry into the well-being of the owner of the property before issuing the deed and, if necessary, enter an appropriate order to achieve equity in the matter.
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Creates the Illinois State Fair Foundation Act. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create a not-for-profit corporation known as the Illinois State Fair Foundation. Provides for appointment of the Foundation's Board of Directors. Sets forth the purposes, duties, and powers of the Foundation. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules necessary to govern Foundation procedures. Provides for the disposition of funds collected by the Foundation. Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that when the defendant is committed to the Department of Corrections for an offense that is sexual in nature, the State's Attorney shall provide the department, agency, or institution to which the defendant is committed the police records, including statements given by the victim, suspect, and any witnesses or if any of those persons are unavailable, court transcripts regarding the offense.
Amends the Clerk of Courts Act. Deletes the language setting a $300 cap on credit or debit card payments for the cash deposit of bail bond fees that the clerk of the court may accept.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning bond.
Amends the School Code. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the Chicago school district.
Amends the Bureau of the Budget Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning intergovernmental cooperation.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes technical changes to a Section concerning a permit waiver.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning a definition.
Creates the Lieutenant Governor Act. Contains only a short title provision.