Mourns the death of Army Cpl. Forest Joseph Jostes of Albion who died in Iraq.
Sponsored bills
Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that a marriage can only be between one man and one woman. Proposes any relationship between persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Illinois. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a marriage, to be considered valid in this State, must be a union between a man and a woman.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that certain large vehicles have access from any designated (rather than any State designated) highway onto any highway for the necessary distance (rather than for 5 highway miles) for purposes of loading or unloading. Provides that these vehicles have access from any designated (rather than any State designated) highway onto any State, county, or township highway for the necessary distance (rather than for 5 highway miles) for the purpose of food, fuel, repairs, and rest.
Congratulates the St. Anthony Grade School 8th Grade Boys Basketball team from Effingham on being the Illinois Elementary School Association 2004 Class 8A State Champions.
Mourns the death of Robert J. "Pud" Williams.
Congratulates Kelly Niemerg of Effingham on becoming the 2004 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.
Congratulates Butch Lockley on placing fourth on the CBS television series "Survivor-The Amazon".
Congratulates Donald L. Price of Mt. Carmel on being named 2004 Man of the Year for the 511th Parachute Infantry Association.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section defining "lobbyist".