Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Office of the Comptroller. Provides that the Treasurer 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. Effective upon being declared adopted, and applies upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and Treasurer elected in 2002.
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Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the office of Lieutenant Governor, upon the conclusion of the term of the Lieutenant Governor elected in 2002. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Recognizes April 27, 2004 as 4-H Day at the State Capitol and honors the accomplishments of Illinois 4-H members and leaders.
Recognizes The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence and its 2003 Performance Excellence Awards recipients.
Congratulates Kailen Winfrey of Joliet on receiving national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Mourns the death of State Representative David Wirsing of Sycamore.
Congratulates Neuqua Valley High School of Naperville on winning the 2003 IHSA Class 2A Soccer Championship.
Congratulates the Oswego High School football team on winning the IHSA Class 7A State Football Championship.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section defining "economic opportunity".
Urges the new Veterans Committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame to elect Ron Santo to the Baseball Hall of Fame.