Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

Co-sponsor SB 2691

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PROP TX-ALT HOMESTEAD EXEMPT

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption, provides that in all counties (now, in counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants), the county board may by resolution provide that if a person has been granted the homestead exemption, the person qualifying need not reapply for the exemption. In a Section concerning the alternative general homestead exemption, deletes provisions ending the alternative exemption after certain tax years. Provides that the $20,000 limit on the alternative exemption applies only for certain tax years. Sets forth requirements for ordinances by counties concerning the homestead exemption. Effective immediately.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1325

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 411

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MIN WAGE-ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT CPI

Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides that, beginning in 2006, the minimum wage for employees who are at least 18 years of age shall be adjusted each year by the Illinois Department of Labor, using the percentage change in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers during the immediately preceding calendar year.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 628

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1426

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

REVENUE-TECH

Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%".

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1268

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Employee Benefit Contribution Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the failure to make payments to an employee health insurance plan.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2006 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2350

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SR CITIZEN HOMESTEAD EXEMPTN

Amends the Property Tax Code. Re-enacts the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. The exemption was created by Public Act 88-669, which has been held to be unconstitutional as a violation of the single subject clause of the Illinois Constitution. Includes validation provisions. Effective immediately.

Failed Nov 15, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1340

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS CHURCH-MORAL COUNSEL

Recognizes the fiftieth anniversary of the Chicago branch of the Church of Moral Counsel of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Passed Nov 14, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1625

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

BONDS-AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL-IFA

Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Provides that the Authority may not have outstanding at any one time bonds for any of its corporate purposes in an aggregate principal amount exceeding $29,000,000,000 (now, $23,000,000,000). Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 1, 2006 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2328

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEDICAID-TORTURE VICTIMS

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides Medicaid eligibility for persons who meet income and asset guidelines, have a pending application for asylum with the federal Department of Homeland Security or are receiving services through a federally funded torture treatment center, and can demonstrate that they are seeking treatment for trauma resulting from torture in their countries of origin. Provides for Medicaid coverage of such persons for up to 2 years. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 24, 2006 1 co-sponsor