Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

Co-sponsor SB 2488

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

VEH CD, CRIM CD-EMERGENCY VEH

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an officer of a fire department, in the performance of his or her official duties, has the authority to close to traffic a highway, or a lane or lanes of a highway, as necessary to protect the safety of persons or property. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Increases the penalties for the offense of reckless homicide if the offense is committed as a result of failing to follow the procedures required when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle. Further increases the penalties if the defendant causes the deaths of 2 or more persons as part of a single course of conduct.

Signed into law Aug 12, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 782

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

VETERANS HEALTH INSUR PROGRAM

Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.

Signed into law Jul 25, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1416

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - SAMUEL WATT

Congratulates Samuel Watt on the occasion of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Passed Jul 15, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1326

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - DARIN OPEL

Congratulates Darin Opel of Worden on the occasion of catching a record-setting 92-pound, 8-ounce bighead carp.

Passed May 22, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1327

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

YWCA WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Congratulates the winners of the 2008 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.

Passed May 22, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 818

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DO NOT CALL REGISTRY-FED TR CM

Urges Congress and the Federal Trade Commission to maintain the "Do Not Call" registry without interruption.

In committee May 19, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1189

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS-EARL BROWN

Congratulates Earl Brown, Director of the Alton Housing Authority, on his retirement.

Passed Apr 15, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 19

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

DPH-CORD STEM CELL BANKS

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Subject to appropriation, directs the Department to establish a statewide network of cord blood stem cell banks. Sets forth requirements and duties of donor banks. Creates an advisory committee to advise the Department concerning administration of the network. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Apr 4, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1047

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

WOOD RIVER 100TH ANNIV

Congratulates the citizens of the City of Wood River on the occasion of the city's 100th anniversary.

Passed Mar 4, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 518

Vetoed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

WILDLIFE-REMOTE HUNTING

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may not operate, provide, sell, use, or offer to operate, provide, sell, or use any computer software or service that allows a person not physically present at the hunt site to remotely control a weapon that could be used to take wildlife by remote operation. Sets out criminal penalties for violation of the Act. Effective immediately.

Vetoed Oct 12, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track