The Department of Revenue adopted an amendment to the Part titled Retailers’ Occupation Tax. When an employer gives away personal property to an employee, the employer must pay use tax at the rate that would have been imposed at the time the employer acquired the property from the supplier.
The secretary of state adopted amendments to Procedures and Standards for formal and informal administrative reinstatement of driving privileges hearings.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Flag Display Act to detail procedures for flying the U.S. national flag at half-staff. The flag should first be raised to the peak of the pole and then lowered to the half-way position.
On Jan. 21, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a prosecutor did not impermissibly shift the burden of proof to the defendant when the prosecutor said in rebuttal closing argument that the defendant could have requested evidence testing.
The Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 102-0410, which provides that in counties with populations greater than 3 million, the public defender may represent noncitizens in immigration cases.
The Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force Act is enacted to examine the racial disparities of children and families in the child welfare system and to identify practices that could reduce such racial disproportionality.
On Oct. 21, 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court held that where a tax classification directly bears on a fundamental right, the government must substantially relate the tax classification to the object of the legislation.
On Oct. 15, 2021, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a trial court’s decision terminating parental rights after proceedings were conducted almost exclusively via Zoom.
The Dual Credit Quality Act is amended to require each community college district, in partnership with area high schools, to ensure students with disabilities have access to dual-credit courses and relevant supplementary aids if they meet the entry criteria.
The Office of the Treasurer amended the Secure Choice Savings Program. Eligibility for the program is expanded to cover employees who are 18 years or older and work for an employer with at least five employees.
On Nov. 18, 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court held that if an individual is found to be a sexually dangerous person under the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act (Act), it is not necessary to make a separate and express finding that the individual is substantially probable to reoffend.
On Feb. 4, 2022, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that successive postjudgment motions do not toll time for filing a notice of appeal.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the School Code to reflect updated leadership training requirements for Illinois school board members. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, trauma-informed practice training for students and staff will be required.
