Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB0055

Amends the Property Tax Code, the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Enforcement Act, the Liquor Control Act of 1934, the Safety Deposit License Act, the Business Corporation Act of 1983, the Professional Service Corporation Act, the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986, the Limited Liability Company Act, the Assumed Business Name Act, and the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2010, certificates of registration of assumed business names shall be filed with the Secretary of State, rather than with county clerks. Provides that county clerks shall accept certificates of registration of assumed business names, supplementary certificates, and proofs of publication for filing through June 30, 2010 and shall submit all certificates of registration of assumed business names, supplementary certificates, proofs of publication, indices, and other records concerning assumed business names to the Secretary of State in accordance with rules adopted by the Secretary of State. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2010, an assumed business name or the name of a corporation or limited liability company shall be distinguishable from any other assumed business name or the name of any other corporation or limited liability company adopted, reserved, or registered in accordance with specified laws. Does not prohibit the use of a name that was adopted, reserved, or registered before July 1, 2010 in accordance with the law in effect when it was adopted, reserved, or registered. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2009, except that certain provisions take effect July 1, 2010.

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