IL HB5019

Expands payroll deduction authorization to include investment purchases for qualified tuition programs under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code and qualified ABLE programs under Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.

Adds pension annuity payments under the Illinois Pension Code to the 25% net payment limit for deductions by the State Comptroller, state agencies, units of local government, school districts, public institutions of higher education, and circuit court clerks.

Allows persons subject to offset deductions to provide written authority to the Comptroller to process deductions immediately, in lieu of filing a written protest within 60 days.

Expands the definition of "veteran" to include persons who have served in the Illinois National Guard or reserve components of the armed forces of the United States.

Adds eligibility for 3-point preference in civil service employment examinations for persons who served a minimum of 4 years in the Illinois National Guard or reserve component of the armed forces, regardless of whether they were mobilized to active duty.