Rep. Rich Brauer

Co-sponsor SB 1147

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CONDO-AMERICAN FLAG

Amends the Condominium Property Act and the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. Provides that a condominium association, master association, common interest community association, or homeowners' association may not prohibit the display of the American flag or the installation of a flagpole for the display of the American flag, subject to specified conditions.

Signed into law Aug 8, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 195

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

TEACHERS-RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT

Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows certain retired teachers to remain in retirement status and continue to receive their retirement annuities while engaging in employment in a designated subject shortage area. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 to provide that health insurance benefits under the State and TRIP plans are suspended while the annuitant is covered as an active teacher. Amends the School Code to require regional superintendents of schools to certify school district compliance with certain requirements of the program. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 23, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1578

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES-TECH

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes grammatical changes in the statute relating to the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance to a pregnant woman.

Signed into law Jul 22, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1330

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

UTILITY TERMINATION LIHEAP

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility may not disconnect for nonpayment service during the period from December 1 through March 31 to a residential customer who is eligible for assistance under the Energy Assistance Act of 1989. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 22, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1793

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes technical changes in the short title Section.

Signed into law Jul 18, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 46

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

USE & OCC TAXES-ETHANOL

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Extends the partial exemption from the taxes imposed by these Acts on gasohol to December 31, 2013 (now ends on July 1, 2003), gradually reducing the partial exemption to zero after December 31, 2013. Partially exempts E85 blend fuel and bio-diesel blend fuel in the same amount and according to the same schedule as gasohol. Provides that if, at any time, the tax under these Acts on gasohol, E85 blend fuel, and bio-diesel blend fuel is imposed at 1.25%, then the partial exemption of the tax on those items does not apply during that time. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 11, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 169

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMENDS BRANDON SILVERIA

Commends Brandon Silveria for his contributions in educating students about the dangers of teen drinking and driving and proclaims April 1 through April 7, 2003 Brandon Silveria Week.

Passed Jun 1, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 112

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HONORS GIRL SCOUTS

Honors Girls Scouts of the USA and names the week of March 9-15 as Girl Scout Week.

Passed Jun 1, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 361

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS ILL ASSOC OF FFA

Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Illinois Association of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) for the positive contributions it has made to the State of Illinois.

Passed May 23, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 69

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

SUPPORTS UMBACH AND SCHMIDT

Supports Major William Umbach and Major Harry Schmidt of the Illinois Air National Guard.

Passed Mar 28, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track