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HB4718 - IDNR-LAND TRANSFER-DEKALB CO
Mark L. Walker, Michelle Mussman, Maurice A. West
Last updated 8 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for specified real property located in DeKalb County, subject to specified conditions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4431 - VEH CD-NO ROAD TEST OVER 75
Jeff Keicher, Lawrence M. Walsh, Christopher D. Davidsmeyer
Last updated 9 months ago
49 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes language providing that the examination of an applicant for a driver's license or permit who is 75 years of age or older or, if the Secretary of State adopts rules to raise the age requirement for actual demonstrations, the examination of an applicant who has attained that increased age or is older shall include an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control of the operation of a motor vehicle. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4766 - INC TX-TECHNOLOGY CREDITS
Mark L. Walker, Dave Vella
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall award income tax credits in an amount equal to 13% of the qualifying quantum information science expenditures made by the taxpayer during the taxable year. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Further amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to extend the research and development credit to tax years ending before January 1, 2037 (currently, January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5143 - FINANCE-RUUPA
Marcus C. Evans, Mark L. Walker, Amy Elik
Last updated 5 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Officials and Employees Money Disposition Act. Provides that examiners of unclaimed property that is reported and remitted to the State Treasurer and custodians contracted by the State of Illinois to hold presumptively abandoned securities or virtual currency may deduct fees prior to remittance. Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Changes the definition of property presumed to be abandoned to a corporate bond (rather than a state or municipal bond). Provides that the address of the owner of other property where ownership vests in a beneficiary upon the death of the owner is presumed to be the address of the deceased owner if the address of the beneficiary is not known by the holder and cannot be determined otherwise. Requires the administrator to publish notice twice every year (rather than once every 6 months). Provides that, if a holder cannot liquidate virtual currency and cannot otherwise cause virtual currency to be liquidated, the holder shall promptly notify the administrator in writing and explain the reasons why the virtual currency cannot be liquidated. Allows the administrator to direct the holder to either (1) transfer the virtual currency that cannot be liquidated to a custodian selected by the administrator or (2) continue to hold the virtual currency until the administrator or the holder determines that the virtual currency can be liquidated or there is an indication of apparent owner interest. Provides that a provision regarding void agreements does not apply to an apparent owner's agreement with a CPA firm or with an affiliate of such firm under certain conditions. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4802 - IEMA-OHS
Mark L. Walker
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Retitles the Act and adds provisions regarding the newly renamed Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). Adds responsibilities for IEMA-OHS with respect to nuclear and radiation safety. Provides for the appointment of a cabinet-level Homeland Security Advisor and a Deputy Homeland Security Advisor. Provides for the creation of an Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council, and assigns the Council duties. Provides for the creation of the position of Statewide Interoperability Coordinator and assigns it duties. Adds and amends definitions.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4908 - NON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOL
Mark L. Walker
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that the State Treasurer may establish and administer a non-profit investment pool to supplement and enhance investment opportunities otherwise available to not-for-profit corporations in the State. Provides that the Treasurer may receive funds paid into the pool for the purpose of holding and investing those funds. Provides for surety bonds payable to not-for-profit corporations who participate in the pool. Makes changes to provisions concerning the direct deposit of State payments. Amends the Accountability for the Investment of Public Funds Act. Provides that the Treasurer shall adopt rules for the efficient administration of the pool. Provides that each State agency shall make available on the Internet, and update at least monthly, no later than the end of each month (rather than by the 15th of the month), sufficient information concerning the investment of any public funds held by that State agency to identify specified information. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4858 - INC TAX-STUDENT LOAN
Mark L. Walker
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a qualified taxpayer who has annual student loan repayment expenses is eligible for an income tax credit equal to the taxpayer's student loan repayment expenses for the taxable year, but not to exceed $3,000 per taxpayer. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3141 - GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL
Diane Blair-Sherlock, Kelly M. Cassidy, Kambium Buckner
Last updated 5 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department shall establish a maximum acceptable Global Warming Potential (GWP) standard for State purchases of vehicles, appliances, and building materials for use in State-funded infrastructure projects.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5015 - REVENUE-MEGAPROJECTS
Mark L. Walker
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that certain property may be certified by the Department of Revenue as containing a megaproject. Provides that a "megaproject" is a project with respect to which a company makes a specified investment during a specified investment period. Provides that the megaproject property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that megaproject property may be granted an abatement. Provides that a company that operates a megaproject shall enter into an agreement with an oversight board established by the local municipality and local taxing districts to make certain special payments. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of a megaproject is exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Effective June 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3645 - PROP TX-SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Fred Crespo, Michael J. Kelly, Mark L. Walker
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the School District Extension Freeze Law. Provides that, if at the end of any levy year, a school district has reserves of 50% or more of its operating budget, then the school district's extension for all purposes may not exceed its extension for the previous levy year. Provides that, if the school district has reserves of 60% or more at the end of the immediately preceding levy year, then the district's extension shall be reduced by an amount equal to the difference between the district's reserve amount for the immediately preceding levy year and a reserve amount of 60% for that levy year. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Illinois district HD-053
COMMITTEES
Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Mark L. Walker grew up working on his family's farm in Florida. After graduating high school, he attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. Walker served in the U.S. Army for over two decades as a helicopter pilot and company commander. After retiring from the military, Walker founded XSperto Consulting Group. He also teaches economics and finance courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Walker ran for Florida's 6th Congressional District in 2014 and 2016 before winning the seat in 2018.read less
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