Rep. Jim Durkin

Co-sponsor SB 2721

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

FINANCE-LOCAL GOVT DEBT REFORM

Amends the Local Government Debt Reform Act. Provides that the approval of bonds authorized to be issued under the Counties Code and approved by Jackson County voters in a 1994 referendum, of which less than $200,000 were issued, and for which the purpose of the bonds is flooding prevention, shall remain approved for 25 years after the date of the referendum. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HJR CA43

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONAMEND-GA/GOV TAKE OFFICE

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that (i) the proclamation of results of each election of members of the General Assembly must take place as soon as practical after the general election, but in no case later than seven days prior to the date the General Assembly first convenes, (ii) the General Assembly shall convene each year on the second Wednesday of December, and (iii) the General Assembly may not be in session in any general election year from the date of the general election until the second Wednesday of December, except upon a joint proclamation stating the purpose of the session. Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that (i) the proclamation of results of each election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor must take place as soon as practical after the general election, but in no case later than seven days prior to the date the General Assembly first convenes in accordance with specified provisions and (ii) the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall hold office for four years beginning on the second Wednesday of December. Effective upon being declared adopted.

In committee May 3, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA28

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONAMEND-EXPULSION FROM GA

Proposes to amend a portion of the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution that concerns the organization of the General Assembly. Deletes a provision which provides that a member of the General Assembly may be expelled from office only once for the same offense. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

In committee May 3, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 950

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - RICH WILLIAMSON

Mourns the death of Rich Williamson of Kenilworth.

Passed Mar 26, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 879

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - ABRAHAM OURTH

Congratulates Abraham Ourth of Boy Scout Troop 24 in Riverside on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Passed Mar 4, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 849

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - LEMONT CHEERLEADERS

Congratulates the Lemont High School Varsity Cheerleaders on winning the IHSA State Championship.

Passed Feb 20, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 751

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - FRANK THOMAS

Congratulates former Chicago White Sox designated hitter Frank Thomas on his 2014 election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 724

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - SCOTT REIMERS

Congratulates Scott Reimers on the occasion of his induction into the Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Internship Hall of Fame.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 720

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS - TERRY LEMMING

Congratulates Lieutenant Colonel Terry Lemming on the occasion of his retirement from the Illinois State Police.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 753

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - LARRY LUJACK

Mourns the death of Larry Lujack.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track