Rep. Lou Lang

Co-sponsor HR 1065

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DECALOGUE SOCIETY 80TH ANNIV

Congratulates the members of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

Passed May 7, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1066

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - RICHARD J. ELROD

Mourns the death of Judge Richard Jay Elrod of Lincolnwood, former Cook County Sheriff.

Passed May 7, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA1

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning crime victim's rights. Provides that in addition to other rights provided in the Constitutional provision, a crime victim has the right to: (1) be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse; (2) refuse to disclose information that is privileged or confidential by law; (3) timely notification of all court proceedings; (4) be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arraignment release decision, plea, sentencing, post-conviction or post-adjudication release decision, and any post-arraignment proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue; (5) receive a report related to the defendant's sentence when available to the accused; and (6) have the safety of the victim and the victim's family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail, determining whether to release the defendant, and setting conditions of release after arrest and conviction. Provides that a victim, victim's lawyer, or the prosecuting attorney may assert the victim's constitutional rights in court. Provides that nothing in this Constitutional provision creates any cause of action for compensation or damages against the State, any political subdivision of the State, any officer, employee, or agent of the State or of any of its political subdivisions, or any officer or employee of the court. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Passed Apr 10, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 883

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HEROIN TASK FORCE-LEGISLATION

Declares a Heroin State of Emergency in Illinois and directs the House Task Force on Heroin Crisis to develop legislation to combat the problem.

Passed Apr 4, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 772

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - RICHARD LOCKHART

Congratulates Richard Lockhart on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 10

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CIVIL LAW-TECH

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Signed into law Nov 20, 2013 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 500

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

B'NAI B'RITH DAY

Designates October 13, 2013 as B'nai B'rith Day in the State of Illinois.

Passed Nov 6, 2013 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 115

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2013 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1006

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIMINAL JUSTICE-RECORDINGS

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a drug testing program.

Signed into law Aug 26, 2013 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1898

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the minimum mandatory coverage amounts for liability insurance policies in this State and increases the amounts sufficient to satisfy a judgment following a motor vehicle accident as follows: bodily injury or death to any one person from $20,000 to $50,000; bodily injury or death to more than one person from $40,000 to $100,000; and injury or destruction of property of others from $15,000 to $40,000. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 23, 2013 1 co-sponsor