Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy

Co-sponsor HB 3088

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PRIV BUS-VOC SCHOOLS-EXEMPTION

Amends the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act. Provides that certain educational institutions that enroll students in one or more bachelor-level programs and are accredited by a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are not considered to be private business and vocational schools. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 12, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 845

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Provides that the Illinois P-16 Education Initiative, working with representatives from the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Illinois State Board of Education, community colleges, and public and private universities, shall develop a model Associate of Arts in Teaching degree in early childhood education.

Passed Jun 1, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 939

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS DAVID & ROSE ROSENMAN

Congratulates David and Rose Rosenman on the occasion of their 100th birthdays.

Passed May 17, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 940

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS TINLEY PRK ARTS ALIVE

Congratulates the Tinley Park Arts Alive Community Band on being selected to represent Illinois in the 2004 National Festival of the States World War II Memorial Dedication in Washington, D.C.

Passed May 17, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 938

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS MARY K O'BRIEN

Recognizes Sr. Mary K. O'Brien, BVM, on the occasion of her retirement from St. Francis Xavier School in Wilmette after 25 dedicated years as principal.

Passed May 17, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 844

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC

Congratulates the Providence Catholic High School Dancing Celtics Pom Pon Squad of New Lenox on many outstanding accomplishments.

Passed May 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 843

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS JAMES D UPCHURCH

Congratulates Dr. James David Upchurch on his retirement as Superintendent of Schools of Arbor Park School District 145 on June 30, 2004.

Passed Apr 28, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5018

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CHILD EDUCATION ARTICULATION

Creates the Post-Secondary Early Childhood Education Articulation Act. Establishes the Higher Education Early Childhood Commission to develop a plan to ensure that early childhood courses offered at two-year colleges can be integrated into all early childhood degree programs at public four-year colleges in Illinois consistent with State and national accreditation standards. Requires adoption of the plan by public four-year colleges by December 31, 2006. Dissolves the Commission on December 31, 2010.

In committee Mar 31, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 753

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS LEO HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulates Leo High School of Chicago on winning the boys basketball IHSA Class A State Championship.

Passed Mar 26, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1757

Vetoed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

BUDGET STABILIZATION-DEBT FUND

Creates the Budget Stabilization Act and amends the State Finance Act. Limits appropriations from the State's general funds in fiscal years when estimated general funds revenues exceed certain previous fiscal years' general funds revenues. Requires the State Comptroller to transfer from the General Revenue Fund into the Budget Stabilization Fund or Early Debt Retirement Fund an amount equal to the fiscal year's unappropriated general funds revenues. Establishes appropriation limits and a transfer schedule. Specifies the purpose of the Budget Stabilization Fund and requires that earnings on its investment remain in the Fund. Creates the Early Debt Retirement Fund as a special fund within the State treasury for payment of certain liabilities. Effective immediately.

Vetoed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track