Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In a Section regarding examination of applications for a position in either the fire or police department of a municipality, provides that the requirement that an applicant possess an associate's degree shall be waived if one or more of the following applies: (1) the applicant has served for 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable or (2) the applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense. Provides that the requirement that an applicant possess a bachelor's degree shall be waived if one or more of the following applies: (1) the applicant has served for 36 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable or (2) the applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense. Effective immediately.
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Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish the Task Force on Civic Education. Sets forth provisions concerning the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall (1) analyze the current state of civic education in this State; (2) analyze current civic education laws in other jurisdictions, both mandated and permissive; (3) identify best practices in civic education in other jurisdictions; (4) make recommendations to the General Assembly focused on substantially increasing civic literacy and the capacity of youth to obtain the requisite knowledge, skills, and practices to be civically informed members of the public; and (5) make funding recommendations if the Task Force's recommendations to the General Assembly would require a fiscal commitment. Provides that no later than May 31, 2014, the Task Force shall summarize its findings and recommendations in a report to the General Assembly. Repeals these provisions on May 31, 2015. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Allows the chief county assessment officer to record a tax lien against property that was granted one or more erroneous homestead exemptions. Contains provisions concerning notice, hearings, and penalties. Effective June 1, 2013.
Urges Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment reversing the Citizens United v. FEC ruling and related cases by clarifying that corporations and other artificial entities are not people with constitutional rights, and that money is property, not speech, and therefore can be regulated.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning issuance of a tax bill.
Amends a Section of the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the president and forest preserve commissioners in DuPage County elected on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly shall serve without compensation. Effective immediately.