Rep. James D. Brosnahan

Co-sponsor SB 973

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

AGING-TECH

Amends the Senior Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Signed into law Jun 29, 2005 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 526

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CHILDREN PRODUCT SAFETY-RECALL

Amends the State Finance Act and the Children's Product Safety Act. Provides that a "children's product" is one designed or intended for children under age 12 (instead of 6); changes and adds other definitions. Provides that a children's product is deemed to be unsafe "only" if it meets certain specified criteria. Adds requirements concerning the Department of Public Health's list of unsafe children's products. Makes changes concerning safety standards for baby cribs. Imposes duties on manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and distributors in connection with recalls of children's products. Provides for civil penalties for violations of the Children's Product Safety Act, and removes a provision making a violation a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that nothing in the Act relieves a commercial dealer from compliance with stricter requirements that may be imposed by an agency of the federal government. Adds enforcement powers of the Attorney General. Creates the Attorney General Court Ordered and Voluntary Compliance Payment Projects Fund; provides for the deposit of civil penalties into the fund and for the use of moneys in the fund by the Attorney General. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 8, 2005 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 196

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM DAYS

Proclaims November 10, 2005, through November 13, 2005, "High School Journalism Days" in the State of Illinois.

Passed May 30, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 487

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMENDS CHARLES RICHARDS

Commends Charles Richards of Palos Heights, publisher of The Regional News and The Reporter, on his journalism career and wishes him well in his retirement.

Passed May 25, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 437

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS EDWARD POLASZEWSKI

Congratulates Edward Polaszewski of Evergreen Park on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Passed May 18, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 247

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS EVERGREEN PK BD OF ED

Congratulates Susan Panico, James Nelson, and Mark Decker for their service on the Board of Education of the Evergreen Park Community High School District 231.

Passed Apr 5, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 80

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS MOTHER MCAULEY HS

Congratulates the Mother McAuley High School "Mighty Mac" varsity volleyball team on their thirteenth Class AA state title on November 13, 2004.

Passed Feb 3, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 79

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS NANCY PEDERSEN

Congratulates Nancy Pedersen on stepping down as Mother McAuley High School's Head Volleyball Coach in November 2004.

Passed Feb 3, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 7

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS JAMES A PAZIOTOPOULOS

Congratulates Dr. James A. Paziotopoulos on the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 after 45 years of service in the field of education.

Passed Jan 26, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 4

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS LITTLE CO MARY HSPTL

Congratulates Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers on the occasion of the organization's 75th anniversary on January 19, 2005.

Passed Jan 26, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track