Rep. Ruth Munson

Co-sponsor SB 2756

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

Amends the Nursing Education Scholarship Law. Authorizes scholarships for registered nurses pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and to students in areas identified as designated shortage areas. Provides that 20% of scholarships shall be for recipients pursuing graduate degrees and reduces percentages for other recipients. Removes provisions concerning scholarships for pursuing a hospital-based diploma in nursing.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2755

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

HIGHER ED-NATIONAL GUARD GRANT

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that if the recipient of an Illinois National Guard Grant ceases to be a member of the Illinois National Guard while enrolled in a course of study under that grant but (i) has served in the Illinois National Guard for at least 5 years and (ii) has served a cumulative total of at least 6 months of active duty, then that recipient shall continue to be eligible for a grant for one year after membership in the Illinois National Guard ended, provided that the recipient has not already received the exemption from tuition and fees for the equivalent of 4 years of full-time enrollment. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 3, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5165

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

FOI-PROTECT PERSONAL INFO

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that it is the policy of the State for each public body to take every reasonable step to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent the disclosure of personal information unless disclosure is required or authorized by law. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 27, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2683

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

ECON INTERESTS-NAMING RIGHTS

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Adds to the list of State employees who must file statements of economic interests those who negotiate, assign, authorize, or grant naming or sponsorship rights to State property or assets. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 27, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1553

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State aid formula.

Signed into law Jun 30, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 690

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

OBSTETRICIANS TASK FORCE

Creates the Obstetricians Task Force to study the obstacles facing obstetricians in this State.

Passed May 31, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 67

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TSK FOR

Creates the Social Security Number Protection Task Force to examine the procedures used by the State to protect an individual against the unauthorized disclosure of his or her social security number when the State requires the individual to provide his or her social security number to an officer or agency of the State; requires a report by the first day of the 2004 fall veto session.

Passed May 30, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 944

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS MARGARET HAEFLIGER

Congratulates Margaret Haefliger on being named Woman of the Year by the Altrusa International Club of Elgin.

Passed May 20, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 897

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS ELGIN CHAMBER OF CMRC

Congratulates the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce on being named one of 2003's top ten economic development groups in North America by Site Selection magazine.

Passed May 13, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 836

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS DEBORAH PERRYMAN

Congratulates Deborah Perryman on receiving the Illinois Teacher of the Year award.

Passed Apr 28, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track