Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

Co-sponsor HR 879

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL DELLA P BRYANT

Mourns the death of Della Pitt Bryant.

Passed May 6, 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 714

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS CHESTER R ALBRIGHT

Congratulates Supreme Secretary Chester R. Albright of the Loyal Order of the Moose on his retirement.

Passed Mar 4, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 3913

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

FIREARM CRIMES-PENALTIES

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the commission of armed violence with a Category I weapon is a Class X felony for which the defendant shall be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment of 20 rather than 15 years. Provides that the commission of armed violence with a Category II weapon is a Class X felony for which the defendant shall be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment of 15 rather than 10 years. Eliminates the provisions added by Public Act 91-404 for the enhancement of penalties for the commission of various offenses with a firearm that have been held unconstitutional on the basis of disproportionate sentencing by the Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Moss.

In committee Feb 25, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4391

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CRIM PRO-SOURCE OF BAIL

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that upon the filing of a written request demonstrating reasonable cause, the State's Attorney may request a source of bail hearing either before or after the posting of any funds. Provides that if the hearing is granted, before the posting of any bail, the accused must file a written notice requesting that the court conduct a source of bail hearing. Establishes factors that the court must consider at the hearing. Effective immediately.

In committee Feb 20, 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 HR 597

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS MAUREEN DETZLER

Congratulates Maureen Detzler on 50 years of service in her position.

Passed Jan 15, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 598

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS WILLIAM H BONNER

Recognizes Bishop William Haven Bonner for his dedication and service to his community and church.

Passed Jan 15, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 583

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Progressive Baptist Church of Aurora.

Passed Jan 15, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 472

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIM CD-MURDER-TECH

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in the statute concerning first degree murder.

Signed into law Nov 25, 2003 1 co-sponsor