Rep. Ron Stephens

Co-sponsor HB 3107

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

BOAT SAFETY-WATER SKIERS

Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that a person may not operate a motorboat that has in tow or is otherwise assisting a person on water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar contrivance in or upon any waterway, unless there is in the motorboat a person, in addition to the operator, in a position to observe the progress of the person being towed, unless the motorboat is equipped with a ski mirror approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that the Director of Natural Resources must adopt rules for implementing this requirement.

Failed Jan 11, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1283

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS WILLIAM E JOHNSON

Congratulates William E. Johnson, Bond County Treasurer, on his retirement.

Passed Jan 10, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1291

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS HARRY STATHAM

Congratulates Harry Statham, head basketball coach at McKendree College in Lebanon, on his 880th win, making him the winningest basketball coach at a four-year college or university.

Passed Jan 10, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1238

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS RICK GOTTMAN

Congratulates Vandalia Mayor Rick Gottman on waging a successful effort in keeping Vandalia Correctional Center open.

Passed Nov 16, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1210

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS BOY SCOUTS TROOP 40

Congratulates the Boy Scouts of America Troop 40 of Highland on its 75th anniversary.

Passed Nov 9, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1169

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY

Recognizes September 25, 2004 as Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Bond County and is hosting an event to raise funds called "Paws in the Park".

Passed Nov 8, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2880

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

COMPREHENSIVE-OLDER ADULTS ACT

Creates the Comprehensive Housing, Health, and Supportive Services for Older Adults Act and amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act, the State Finance Act, and the Nursing Home Care Act. Requires the Director of Public Health, in coordination with the Director of Aging and the Director of Public Aid, to monitor and analyze the distribution of housing and services for older adults in the different geographic areas of the State and implement corrective action plans by July 1, 2005. Provides for a program for conversion of nursing homes to assisted living or shared housing establishments; makes such conversions exempt from the requirements of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act, and provides for transition planning grants to nursing homes making such conversions. Creates special funds in the State treasury for use in implementing the Comprehensive Housing, Health, and Supportive Services for Older Adults Act. Provides for transfers from the Long Term Care Monitor/Receiver Fund to the new Nursing Home Conversion Fund and the new Nursing Home Transition Planning Grant Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2339

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

INS CD-CANCER TRIALS-TECH

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Cancer Trial Discrimination Prohibition Law. Contains only a short title provision. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 23, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1914

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

IL DEVELOPMENT FARM AUTH-TECH

Amends the Illinois Development Finance Authority Act. Adds a caption to the short title Section.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2447

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

JUV CT-NEGLECT-METH

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that proof that a minor was present in a structure or vehicle in which the minor's parent, custodian, or guardian was involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine constitutes prima facie evidence of abuse and neglect.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor