Rep. Bob Biggins

Co-sponsor HB 3270

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

ELECTION-NOMINATION PETITION

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

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4877

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CRIM CD-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 in relation to child pornography. Provides that the commission of the offense by filming or videotaping or creating a moving image or possession of such films, videotapes, or moving images is a felony one class higher than photographing or possessing photographs of child pornography.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 934

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

HEALTH-TECH

Amends the Shaken Baby Prevention Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Signed into law Dec 12, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5069

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PROP TX-PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT

Amends the Property Tax Code concerning payments under specification. Provides that the collector shall (instead of "may") receive taxes on part of any property charged with taxes when a particular specification of the part is furnished. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 29, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2509

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIM PRO-HEARSAY

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if a defendant is accused of child pornography or aggravated child pornography or the defendant is accused of first degree murder or second degree murder when the commission of the offense involves sexual penetration or sexual conduct, evidence of the defendant's commission of another such offense or evidence to rebut that proof or an inference from that proof, may be admissible (if that evidence is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence) and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Provides that (1) testimony by the victim of an out of court statement made by the victim that he or she complained of such act to another; and (2) testimony of an out of court statement made by the victim describing any complaint of such act or matter or detail pertaining to any act which is an element of an offense which is the subject of a prosecution for a sexual or physical act against that victim are admissible as exceptions to the hearsay rule in prosecutions for any sex offense as defined in the Sex Offender Registration Act.

Signed into law Aug 22, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1471

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-MAUREEN MURPHY

Mourns the passing of former State Representative Maureen Murphy.

Passed Aug 13, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1463

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-MAUREEN MURPHY

Mourns the passing of former State Representative Maureen Murphy.

Passed Aug 13, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2302

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

WAR ON TERROR VETS ACT

Creates the War on Terrorism Veterans Act. Provides that a memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 11, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2719

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning financial exploitation of an elderly person.

Signed into law Aug 4, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1098

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - SHIRLEY MYERS

Congratulates Shirley L. Myers on the occasion of being the recipient of the Elmhurst Jaycees Distinguished Service Award.

Passed Apr 1, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track