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SB3243 - INVEST IN KIDS-VARIOUS
Thomas M. Bennett, Jil Walker Tracy, Dan McConchie
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Invest in Kids Act. Provides that the Invest in Kids credit applies permanently (currently, the credit applies for taxable years ending before January 1, 2024). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3479 - CONSUMER FRAUD-VETERANS
Mike Porfirio, Michael E. Hastings, Craig Wilcox
Last updated about 2 months ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members, changes the definition of "veteran or military benefits services" to any services offered or provided to a veteran, military member, or family member who is entitled to receive benefits under federal, State, or local law, policy, or practice as a result of, at least in part, qualifying military service. Adds a veterans services disclosure to be made by any person providing veteran or military benefits services. Makes it an unlawful practice for any person providing veteran or military benefits services to fail at the outset of the business relationship to clearly provide, both orally and in writing, veterans services disclosures when veteran or military benefits services are provided in exchange for any financial compensation, benefit, or thing of value. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB2674 - PROCUREMENT-VETERAN PREF
Michael E. Hastings, Mike Porfirio, Michael W. Halpin
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the certification of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses is an exclusive power and function of the State. Denies home rule powers. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2700 - PROP-TX-DISABLED VETERAN
Julie A. Morrison, Michael W. Halpin, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities, provides that the exemption applies to all real property that is the primary residence of a veteran with a disability (currently, property with an equalized assessed value of less than $250,000 that is the primary residence of a veteran with a disability). Provides that, with respect to veterans with a service connected disability of 70% or more and surviving spouses of veterans whose deaths were service-connected, the first $250,000 in equalized assessed value of the property is exempt.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2751 - LOCAL-DISABLED VET PERMIT FEE
Dan McConchie, Michael E. Hastings, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 3 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Requires a veteran or caregiver to provide proof of veteran status and attest to the fact that the improvements to the residence are required to accommodate the veteran's disability. Provides that proof of veteran status is to be construed liberally, and veteran status shall include service in the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or the reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States. Provides that what constitutes proof of veteran status shall be determined by the county, township, or municipality. Prohibits the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs from adjudicating any dispute arising under the provisions. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB2315 - INC TX-STANDARD EXEMPTION
Celina Villanueva, Mike Porfirio, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section granting a homestead exemption to veterans with disabilities, provides that property that is used as a qualified residence by a veteran who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War II is exempt from taxation regardless of the veteran's level of disability. Provides that a veteran who qualifies as a result of his or her service in World War II need not reapply for the exemption. Makes changes concerning service-connected disabilities. Makes changes concerning surviving spouses. Creates a homestead exemption for surviving spouses of fallen police officers, fallen firefighters, and fallen rescue workers in an amount equal to 50% of the equalized assessed value of the property. Makes changes concerning the valuation of wastewater facilities. In provisions concerning the Historic Residence Assessment Freeze Law, provides that the fair cash value of the property shall be based on the final determination by the assessment officer, board of review, Property Tax Appeal Board, or court. Provides that, after the expiration of the 8-year valuation period, if the current fair cash value is less than the adjusted base year valuation, then the assessment shall be based on the current fair cash value. Makes changes concerning multi-township assessors. Provides that property that is used for a petroleum refinery may be the subject of a real property tax assessment settlement agreement among the taxpayer and taxing districts in which the property is situated. Amends the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Changes the Act's short title to the Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act. Replaces the Act's existing references to "city" and "cities" with "municipality" and "municipalities". Provides that the board of park commissioners or corporate authorities of a municipality (currently, only boards of park commissioners) may levy a tax if the park district or municipality has control of a public park or parks within the park district or municipality in which an aquarium or museum is maintained. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law of the Property Tax Code. Provides that extensions for levies made under the Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act are special purpose extensions and are not included in the park district's or municipality's aggregate extension. Creates an exemption for municipality-built homes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SR0780 - CONGRATS-BROWN CTY M.S. BBALL
Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates the Brown County Middle School eighth grade boys basketball team, the Hornets, on winning the 2023-2024 Illinois Elementary School Association Class 2A State Championship and wishes them many for successful seasons.
STATUS
Passed
SB0093 - HIGHER ED-MONETARY AWARD PROG
Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. With regard to the Monetary Award Program, provides that, in addition to other eligibility requirements for applicants of the grant program enrolled at a qualified for-profit institution, the following shall apply to the qualified for-profit institution in which the applicant is enrolled: (i) beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year, a qualified for-profit institution may not exceed a 15% national 3-year student loan cohort default rate, as published by the U.S. Department of Education, and (ii) beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, a qualified for-profit institution must maintain an 80% student success rate; defines "student success rate". Provides that a for-profit institution's failure to meet those eligibility requirements shall result in a probationary academic year during which the institution is required to notify all current and prospective students eligible for Monetary Award Program grants of the student's possibility of losing that eligibility. Provides that if the institution fails to meet the for-profit institution eligibility requirements for 2 consecutive academic years, an applicant enrolled at the institution must lose Monetary Award Program grant eligibility and for a student to regain Monetary Award Program grant eligibility at that institution, the institution must meet the for-profit institution eligibility requirements for at least 2 consecutive academic years. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1405 - DUI CAUSING 1 DEATH-4-20 YRS
Steve McClure, Jason Plummer, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, involving a motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or watercraft accident that results in the death of one person and great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement of one or more other persons is a Class 2 felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 4 years and not more than 20 years. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Lindsey's Law.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1378 - IHDA-TAX CREDITS-VET HOUSING
Jil Walker Tracy, Andrew S. Chesney, Sally J. Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that, as part of the development of the Qualified Allocation Plan for 2024-2025, the Illinois Housing Development Authority must set aside no less than 10% of its allocated tax credits for projects sponsored by nonprofits that will provide permanent housing for formerly homeless veterans in a service-based multifamily property and projects of no fewer than 20 units. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Illinois district SD-050
COMMITTEES
Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Jill Walker Tracy was born in Missouri. She earned her BA from William Jewel College in 1987. Tracy has over 20 years in healthcare planning, administration, and public policy. She served as chief operating officer at Clinicare Corporation where she oversaw budgets, staffing, facilities, operations and strategic planning for over 20 clinics and 600 employees. Tracy also founded and ran a healthcare consulting company for 7 years.read less
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Illinois Senate from Illinois
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