Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

Co-sponsor SB 2171

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

DHS-GREAT START

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Deletes a provision that includes beginning and ending dates for the operation of a Great START (Strategy to Attract and Retain Teachers) program. Deletes provisions (i) requiring a working committee of the Child and Development Advisory Council of the Department of Human Services to make certain recommendations concerning the Great START program by October 1, 2000 and (ii) requiring the Department to evaluate the Great START program, gather data on the program, and submit a report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2002. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 12, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2335

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

IDPH-COMMUNITY HLTH CNTR GRANT

Amends the Community Health Center Expansion Act. Provides for an additional 3 years of funding (after an initial 3-year grant) for community health centers through grants from the Department of Public Health, subject to appropriation. Provides for funding at a level of 50% of a grantee's third-year-grant amount under the initial grant. Requires that such community health centers demonstrate continued financial need. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 9, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2724

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

AFFORDABLE HOUSING-DATES

Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. Makes changes in the definitions of "low-income housing" and "moderate-income housing". Changes dates in provisions concerning the Illinois Housing Development Authority's determination of exempt local governments, affordable housing plans, and appeals to the State Housing Appeals Board. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 28, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1021

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL EDWIN KURLAND

Mourns the death of Edwin "Max" Kurland.

Passed May 31, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 802

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HONORS PAT POLAS

Honors the memory and legacy of Pat Polas for the IDW Eleanor Roosevelt Award.

Passed Apr 22, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 790

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS PATRICIA GRAFF

Congratulates Patricia Graff on her retirement.

Passed Apr 2, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1014

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning defaulting on a loan.

Signed into law Feb 10, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 639

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS RICHARD LOCKHART

Congratulates Richard "Dick" Lockhart on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Passed Feb 3, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1516

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CREDIT UNIONS BOARD POWERS

Amends the Illinois Credit Union Act. Provides for credit union fees to be paid to the Department of Financial Institutions by July 1 rather than March 1. Authorizes credit unions to expel members who violate board policy. Authorizes credit unions to make payments upon the order of a minor. Provides that compliance by a credit union with laws or regulations that preempt the Illinois Credit Union Act constitutes compliance with that Act. Authorizes credit unions to make loans to credit union organizations in an amount not greater than 3%, rather than 1%, of paid-in and unimpaired capital. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Dec 31, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1881

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PTELL-PARK DISTRICT-DISABLED

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. In each of the definitions of "aggregate extension" excludes extensions made to fund the district's expenses to provide joint recreational programs for the handicapped under the Park District Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Nov 25, 2003 1 co-sponsor