Congratulates Betty Houston on the occasion of her retirement.
Sponsored bills
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Offices of the Comptroller and Treasurer. Provides instead for a single Comptroller of the Treasury. Provides that the Comptroller of the Treasury shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. No Comptroller or Treasurer shall be elected in 2014 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2010.
Proposes to amend the Finance Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the General Assembly shall provide by law for a comprehensive review of State-funded retirement systems to ensure the use of sound actuarial standards and assumptions. Creates an Actuary General, to be appointed by the General Assembly. Provides that the Actuary General shall conduct reviews of the actuarial practices of the State-funded retirement systems and may mandate changes to those practices to ensure that all actuarial assumptions are sound and based on the best information available. Provides that the Actuary General shall make additional investigations and reports as directed by the General Assembly. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Congratulates the members of the Rochester Rockets varsity football team on the occasion of winning the IHSA Class 4A State Football Tournament.
Congratulates Vern Maas on the occasion of his retirement after many years of service with Ameren Illinois.
Congratulates Connor Andrew Wilson of Boy Scout Troop 52 in Athens on the occasion of earning the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.
Recognizes Carl Knous for his service to our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Recognizes the work and dedication of the Illinois State Military Museum and the Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society to preserve, safeguard, and honor the Illinois National Guard heritage and share it with current and future generations.
Honors Ray Wiedle for his work with the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight program.
Amends the Statute on Statutes. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the application of the Act.