Rep. Bill Mitchell

Co-sponsor SB 1691

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-INCOME

Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Increases the income limitation under the Act to $55,000 (instead of $50,000) beginning in 2009. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the maximum income limitation under the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is the income limitation set forth in the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 31, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 35

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SCH CD-TEACHR-SICK LEAVE-ADOPT

Amends the School Code. With respect to sick leave for teachers (other than in the Chicago school district), provides that a school board may require a certificate from a physician, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or spiritual adviser or practitioner as a basis for pay during leave after an absence of 30 days for birth. Provides that for paid sick leave for adoption or placement for adoption, the school board may require that the teacher or other employee provide evidence that the formal adoption process is underway, and such leave is limited to 30 days unless a longer leave has been negotiated with the exclusive bargaining representative. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 23, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2009

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

HIGHER ED-ENERGY CONSERVATION

Amends the Public University Energy Conservation Act. Provides that "energy conservation measure" includes construction of a new building or facility that is designed to reduce energy consumption or operating costs.

Signed into law Jun 22, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJR 42

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

25X'25 VISION

Expresses the General Assembly's support for the "25x'25 Vision" and its goal of having agriculture provide renewable energy and safe and affordable food and fiber.

Passed May 30, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 450

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

WELDON UNITED METHODIST 100TH

Congratulates the congregation of the Weldon United Methodist Church on the occasion of the church's 100th anniversary.

Passed May 22, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 440

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

EAST PARK BAPTIST 100TH ANNIV

Congratulates the congregation of the East Park Baptist Church in Decatur on the occasion of the church's 100th anniversary.

Passed May 21, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 441

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CNGRTS-MACON MERIDIAN HAWKS

Congratulates the members of the Macon Meridian Hawks boys basketball team on the occasion of winning the IHSA Class 1A boys basketball State championship.

Passed May 21, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 439

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HONORS-FORMER DECATUR COUNCIL

Honors former Decatur City Council members Mayor Michael Carrigan, Councilman Shad Edwards, Councilwoman Betsy Stockard, and Councilman Dan Caulkins for their service to the people of Decatur.

Passed May 21, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1174

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PRIVATE SEWAGE-LOCAL GOV REG

Amends the Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act. Permits a unit of local government to require homeowners who maintain a private sewage disposal system within the unit of local government to provide verification, on an annual basis, to the unit of local government of a valid contract with a licensed private sewage disposal system installation contractor. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Mar 27, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 218

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS-JOE RUSCIOLELLI

Congratulates Riverton Village President Joe Rusciolelli on his retirement.

Passed Mar 26, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track