Encourages Illinois pension systems to use the Chicago Stock Exchange rather than an out of state exchange.
Resolves that steps be taken to replace the governmental workspace in the William G. Stratton Building.
Supports a proposal endorsed by the Free Air Time Coalition that calls on the federal government to require that all broadcasters provide increased coverage of campaigns and elections and a reasonable amount of free air time to candidates just prior to elections as a condition of receiving their broadcast licenses.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Police Merit Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, as follows: General Revenue Fund$785,200
Mourns the death of Senator Vince Demuzio.
Mourns the death of Anthony Scariano.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for its FY04 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2003.
Amends the General Obligation Bond Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State universities.
Mourns the death of former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon of Makanda.
