Honors the Fricks family.
Sponsored bills
Honors the Dismuke family.
Honors the Reverend Steve Bland Jr. for his many years of service to the Rockford community.
Congratulates Pastor James E. Washington on being promoted to the office of Bishop in the International Church of God in Christ.
Recognizes Frank G. St. Angel for his many achievements and his work to make Rockford a better place.
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Deletes a "recognized child" from the definition of a "dependent". Redefines a handicapped adult dependent as an adult dependent with a disability and requires that such a dependent (i) must be financially dependent upon the group member and (ii) must be eligible to be claimed by the member as a dependent for income tax purposes. Provides that the dependent's eligibility to receive social security disability benefits constitutes proof of disability. Effective immediately.
Creates the Child Protection Registry Act. Requires the Attorney General to establish a Child Protection Registry. Makes it unlawful for a person to initiate any commercial message or communication to any registered Contact Point if the message or communication: advertises products or services that a minor child is prohibited by law from purchasing; or contains or advertises adult content or links to such content. Makes it unlawful for a person to promote or allow the promotion of a trade or business in violation of this Act. Provides that the Contact Points subject to the Child Protection Registry are electronic mail addresses, instant message identities, postal addresses, and telephone numbers. Provides that consent by a minor is not a defense for a violation of this Act. Provides that a person is not in violation of the Act if the Contact Point has been on the Registry for less than 30 days or the person reasonably relies on the Registry provided by the Attorney General. Provides that the Attorney General shall establish procedures to report violations of this Act. Contains criminal and civil penalties. Effective immediately.
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning defaulting on a loan.
Mourns the death of Joe Turner "J.T." Latin of Rockford.
Creates the Illinois Commission on the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.