The following ISACo Policy Briefs provide additional information about select laws and revenue sources that affect counties:
Laws
Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (2021)
Explains the timetable and notification requirements for lead service line inventory and mitigation.
Omnibus Election Law (2021)
Explains changes to election law in 2021 that affect counties.
Local Government Remote Meeting Authority (2020)
Provides information about when and how public bodies can hold remote meetings during COVID-19.
Leveling the Playing Field for Illinois Retail Law (2019)
Explains the internet sales tax law and how it benefits local governments.
Recreational Cannabis and Local Governments (2019)
Includes local regulatory, tax, employment and expungement information.
County Revenue Sources
The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF)
Provides overview of what LGDF is and how it works.
Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT)
Provides overview of what PPRT is and how it works.
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT): Background and Purpose
Provides information about MFT and how it funds local transportation infrastructure.