HB 5887

Abstract

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that counties may impose a tax to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resources officers, or mental health professionals (rather than exclusively for school facility purposes). Adds referendum language for referendums for school facility and resources occupation tax proposed after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the county board may reduce or discontinue a school facility and resource occupation tax imposed by referendum after the effective date of the amendatory Act after county board ordinance or resolution and referendum. Amends the Innovation Development and Economy Act, the School Code, and the School Construction Law to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.