CHICAGO - December 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 384

An Act Concerning: State Government

Authorizes the comptroller to enter into intergovernmental agreements with local units of

government that allow the state to withhold payment from individuals for amounts that are owed to local governments.

Action: Signed                        

Effective Date:  Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 507

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Requires the towns of Dixon and Lansing to complete their redevelopment projects by the end of 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Action: Signed                        

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 50

An Act Concerning: Liquor

Allows for specified locations in the city of Chicago to apply for permits allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 165

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Extends the city of Moline`s TIF district time, from Dec. 31, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2033, in order to complete the city`s redevelopment project.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 397

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Restructures Illinois` tax code for exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, continues investments in Sears Holdings Corporation, and extends the Research and Development tax credit to spur business innovation.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 1335

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Allows for the deadline for an application for judgment and order of sales within Cook County to remain July 1 until 2014.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 2502

An Act Concerning: Public Aid

Limits a rate increase from July 2000 for mammography Medicaid providers to those participating in a quality improvement program approved by HFS, on or after Jan. 1. Deletes a bonus payment provision for providers meeting the quality standards for screening and diagnosis established by an expert panel.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

 

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