SB 688

Abstract

Amends the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 50 ILCS 510/0.01 Adds reference to: New Act 20 ILCS 3501/825-13.1 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Cairo Development Authority Act. Creates the Cairo Development Authority for the purpose of facilitating and promoting the redevelopment of certain property in Cairo and the surrounding areas. Provides that the jurisdiction of the Authority extends over Alexander County. Provides that the Authority is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. Sets forth the powers and responsibilities of the Authority, including the power to acquire, own, lease, sell, and dispose of real property and, under the supervision of the Illinois Finance Authority, the power to issue revenue bonds. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Provides that all bond issuances of the Cairo Development Authority are subject to supervision, management, control, and approval of the Illinois Finance Authority. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: New Act 20 ILCS 3501/825-13.1 new Adds reference to: 50 ILCS 510/0.01 from Ch. 85, par. 6400 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 50 ILCS 510/0.01 Adds reference to: 735 ILCS 5/2-202 from Ch. 110, par. 2-202 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Allows process in any county to be served without special appointment by a licensed or registered private detective. Provides that, in a county of 3,000,000 or more, any person who is licensed or registered as a private detective or by a registered employee of a private detective agency and hired to serve any summons originating in such county in the State shall pay (rather than remit) $5 of each service fee to be remitted to the county sheriff. Requires the payment of the $5 fee to be made to the clerk of the court at the time of filing the summons and complaint or when an alias summons issues. Requires a private detective or registered employee of a private detective agency that is hired to serve summons to deduct the $5 fee from the cost of any service or attempted service from any bill tendered on behalf of the private detective or registered employee of a private detective agency. Provides that if the party seeking to serve a summons or alias summons chooses to hire the county sheriff, the county sheriff shall deduct the previously paid $5 from the total cost of service charged to the party. Requires any fees paid to the clerk of the court under the provisions to be remitted to the county sheriff. Effective January 1, 2025.