Congratulates the citizens of San Jose as they celebrate the community sesquicentennial.
Sponsored bills
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Subject to appropriation, directs the Department to establish a statewide network of cord blood stem cell banks. Sets forth requirements and duties of donor banks. Creates an advisory committee to advise the Department concerning administration of the network. Effective immediately.
Congratulates the players and coaches of the Mason City Illini Central Cougars 7th grade boys basketball team on the occasion of winning the 2008 7th grade Class 2A State Championship.
Mourns the death of Havana Rural Fire Department Lieutenant Brian DeFord.
Mourns the death of David M. Hayes of Roseville.
Congratulates the citizens of the Village of Manito on the occasion of the village's 150th year.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that as a condition of probation or supervision, the court may require the defendant to contribute a reasonable sum of money, not to exceed the maximum amount of the fine for which the defendant was sentenced, to the investigative cash fund established by the Department of Natural Resources for the purchase of evidence for investigation purposes and to conduct investigations of various conservation law violations.
Amends the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. Provides that it is a Class 3 felony to attempt to possess, procure, transport, store, or deliver anhydrous ammonia in an unauthorized container. Effective January 1, 2008.
Amends the Children and Family Services Act and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that a delinquent minor under 15 years of age (rather than under 13 years of age) may be placed in the guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Adds a Section concerning the assessment of certain timberland. Contains only a caption.