Congratulates the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Tennis Team on winning the triple crown of the NCAA Championships.
Amends the School Code. Provides that after June 1, 2003 persons may not be nominated for General Assembly scholarships and that General Assembly scholarships may not be awarded after that date unless the nomination is made prior to that date. Prevents both second nominations for any lapsed General Assembly scholarship and nominating persons to the unused or unexpired parts of any vacated General Assembly scholarship after June 1, 2003. Effective immediately.
Creates the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that no employer may discriminate between employees on the basis of sex by paying wages solely on the basis of the employee's gender. Prohibits retaliatory discharge or discrimination against an employee on the basis of the employee's use of the Act and provides for penalties for violations of the Act, including a Class B misdemeanor for retaliatory discharge or discrimination by the employer. Provides that the Director of Labor shall administer and enforce the Act. Provides that every employer subject to the Act shall preserve specified records for not less than 3 years. Provides that every employer covered by the Act shall post a notice summarizing the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department of Labor shall conduct ongoing outreach and education efforts concerning the Act.
Congratulates Professor Dale Van Harlingen on being elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Congratulates Jim Luecking on his retirement as the City of Champaign Police Chief after 30 years of service, two as chief.
Congratulates the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team on winning the Big Ten Conference Tournament Championship.
Congratulates Professor Karl Hess of the University of Illinois at Champaign on being recognized for his important scientific contributions and his election to the National Academy of Sciences.
Congratulates University of Illinois Professor of Chemistry Peter Beak on the recognition of his important scientific contributions and his election to the National Academy of Sciences.
