Rep. Mike Boland

Co-sponsor HJR CA12

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CON AMEND APPOINT VACANCY

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the appointment of persons to fill vacancies in the office of State Senator or Representative. Provides that the vacancy is filled at the next general election if the vacancy occurs 180 or fewer days before the next general election. Provides that the vacancy is filled at a special election as provided by law if the vacancy occurs more than 180 days before the next general election. Provides that the person elected to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the term. Effective upon being declared adopted.

In committee May 1, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA19

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CON AMEND CTY BOARD REFRENDUM

Proposes to amend Local Government Article of the Illinois Constitution. Allows the number of members of a county board to be determined by county-wide referendum or by ordinance (instead of only by ordinance). Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

In committee May 1, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA18

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CON AMEND UNIV HEALTH CARE COV

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that the State shall enact on or before May 31, 2006 a plan for universal health care coverage for all persons. Effective upon being declared adopted.

In committee May 1, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1645

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MINIMUM WAGE-TECH

Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Makes a stylistic change in provisions concerning the Director of Labor.

Signed into law Apr 2, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 630

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS DICK ARMSTRONG

Congratulates Dick Armstrong on the occasion of his retirement from the Quad City REALTOR Association and the Galesburg Board of REALTORS.

Passed Mar 24, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1014

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning defaulting on a loan.

Signed into law Feb 10, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 629

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CD CORR-COMMISSARY PROCEEDS

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the additional charge for commissary goods shall be up to 35% for tobacco products and 25% for non-tobacco products. Provides that the additional charge shall be based upon the amount necessary to cover wages and benefits of employees of commissaries who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Provides that 40% of the profits on sales from commissary stores shall be expended by the Department of Corrections for a special benefit of committed persons. Provides that the remainder must be used first to pay for wages and benefits of commissary employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and then to pay to costs of dietary staff. Prohibits the Department from entering into a contract with a private contractor or vendor to perform commissary services at a prison facility.

Signed into law Nov 25, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 518

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS NICOLE ROSSOW

Congratulates Nicole Rossow on being named the State of Illinois Miss Poppy for 2003.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 785

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CIGARETTE TAXES-TECH

Amends the Cigarette Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Signed into law Aug 18, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 240

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

HOME REPAIR FRAUD-SENIORS

Amends the Home Repair Fraud Act. In provisions relating to a victim who is 60 years of age or older or a disabled person, increases criminal penalties and lowers the monetary thresholds for enhanced penalties. In addition, provides that the offender's licenses and permits may be suspended or revoked.

Signed into law Aug 18, 2003 1 co-sponsor