Senate Sponsors: DILLARD-HAWKINSON. Short description: CIV PRO-GENERAL-TECHNICAL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the "General Provisions" Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes stylistic changes in a Section concerning the effect of headings. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 735 ILCS 5/1-103 Adds reference to: New Act 35 ILCS 5/211 new Creates the Year 2000 Jobs Protection Act and amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. As a prerequisite to commencing an action for harm caused by a year 2000 failure, requires notice by the claimant to the person allegedly causing the harm and an opportunity for that person to inspect the computer product and offer a remedy. Provides for a general 2-year limitation period within which an action for harm caused by a year 2000 failure may be filed. Provides for affirmative defenses. Imposes restrictions on damages. Applies only to actions commenced and complaints filed on or after the Act's effective date. In the case of a taxpayer who employs 25 or fewer employees, provides for an income tax credit, for taxable year 1999 only, of an amount equal to 25% of the total, cumulative cost paid by the taxpayer to remedy a year 2000 failure. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Corrects a grammatical error in Senate Amendment No. 1. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status