Rep. Bill Mitchell

Co-sponsor SJR CA13

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Offices of the Comptroller and Treasurer. Provides instead for a single Comptroller of the Treasury. Provides that the Comptroller of the Treasury shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. No Comptroller or Treasurer shall be elected in 2014 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2010.

Passed May 5, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 178

Vetoed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the application of the Act.

Vetoed Oct 27, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1491

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

LIQUOR - COUNTY ORDINANCE

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may provide by ordinance that alcoholic liquor may be sold or delivered in any specifically designated building belonging to or under the control of the county or in any building located on land under the control of the county provided that the county complies with all applicable local ordinances in any incorporated area of the county. Makes technical changes. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 4, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1913

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

VEH CD-TRUCK SPEED LIMITS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that speed limits for first and second division vehicles on 4-lane highways outside the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will shall be uniform. Effective January 1, 2012.

Signed into law Jul 27, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 3314

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CENTRAL IL ECONOMIC DEV AUTH

Amends the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Authorizes the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority to create one or more employment advisory boards to report to the Authority on employment related issues. Provides that employment advisory boards shall consist of members of the Authority and representatives from businesses and vocational training institutions located within the geographic boundaries of the Authority. Provides that the Authority and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall provide administrative and other support to employment advisory boards. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 22, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 7

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SCH CD-EDUC LABOR REL-PENSION

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.

Signed into law Jun 13, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 754

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

LIQUOR-CRAFT BREWER-DISTRIB

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Signed into law Jun 1, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 373

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MT. PULASKI HS DRIVE SAFE DAY

Designates the date of May 23, 2011 as "Mt. Pulaski High School Teens Drive Safe Day" in the State of Illinois.

Passed May 31, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 437

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - DANIEL SMALLWOOD

Congratulates Daniel Smallwood on the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 742.

Passed May 29, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 378

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MT. PULASKI HS DRIVE SAFE DAY

Recognizes and applauds the students, faculty, and administration of Mt. Pulaski High School for devoting time and resources to encouraging students to drive safely and avoid distractions while driving.

Passed May 19, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track