Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

Co-sponsor HB 1771

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning termination notices.

Failed Jan 8, 2013 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1359

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZES REP KEVIN MCCARTHY

Recognizes Rep. Kevin McCarthy on his years of service in the General Assembly.

Passed Jan 6, 2013 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3423

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

DRUG ABUSE-METH-TREATMENT

Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act. Provides that treatment under the supervision of a licensed program designated by the Department of Human Services is not available to: a first-time offender charged or convicted of possession of 15 grams or more (rather than any amount) of methamphetamine; or a person who is otherwise ineligible for probation under specified provisions of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act.

Signed into law Aug 2, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5025

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PUBLIC UTILITIES-ACCOUNT HOLDS

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility must release an account hold on a customer's account within 48 hours after the customer has made a payment in full to the public utility.

Signed into law Jul 18, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3518

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CNTY & MUNI CODES-SOLICITATION

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that no county or municipality may prohibit a charitable organization from soliciting for charitable purposes, including solicitations taking place on public roadways from passing motorists, if certain requirements are met. Sets forth requirements regarding the groups involved, applications and liability insurance. Defines "local agency" to mean a municipality, county, special district, fire district, joint powers of authority, or other political subdivision of the State of Illinois. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 15, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1137

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - TERRY MORRISSEY

Congratulates Terry Morrissey on the occasion of his status as the official "Mayor" of Misericordia.

Passed May 31, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1119

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS-DR. BOB BLACKWOOD

Congratulates Dr. Bob Blackwood on his retirement from the Cook County College Teachers Union.

Passed May 29, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 993

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DECLARES-BILLY PIERCE DAY

Declares May 16, 2012, as Billy Pierce Day in the State of Illinois.

Passed May 16, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 968

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - FR. MICHAEL GOERGEN

Congratulates Father Michael Goergen on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Passed Apr 24, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 961

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS-HOYNE SAVINGS BANK

Congratulates the board and employees of Hoyne Savings Bank on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the institution.

Passed Apr 19, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track