Sen. Louis S. Viverito

Co-sponsor SR 484

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - EUGENE KOWALIS

Mourns the death of Eugene A. Kowalis of Orland Park.

Passed Oct 30, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA31

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONAMEND-GOVERNOR RECALL

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides for the recall of the Governor by petition of the State's electors and for the election of a successor Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Passed Oct 15, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2542

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CRIM CD-STALKING&CYBERSTALKING

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes the elements of the offenses of stalking and cyberstalking. Provides that a person commits stalking when he or she knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person, and he or she knows or should know that this course of conduct would cause a reasonable person to: (1) fear for his or her safety or the safety of a third person; or (2) suffer other emotional distress. Provides that if the conduct is committed using electronic communication, the offense is cyberstalking. Provides that a person also commits aggravated stalking when he or she, in conjunction with committing the offense of stalking, violates a stalking no contact order or a civil no contact order. Retains the same penalties for the offenses.

Signed into law Aug 25, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 3990

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

AGRICULTURE-TECH

Creates the Local Farm and Food Products Act. Contains only a short title provision.

Signed into law Aug 18, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1493

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

COURT CLAIMS-GOLD STAR PROGRAM

Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides statements in a preamble concerning assisting Gold Star families. Provides for the Court of Claims to establish a Gold Star Families Assistance Program to access needs and provide information including a toll free helpline, regarding filing and claims pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Defines "Gold Star Family" as the family members of an individual who was killed in the line of duty and who was employed or serving in a capacity defined in the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Provides that the Court of Claims will report annually to the Governor, both houses of the General Assembly, and Department of Veterans' Affairs information concerning the number of Line of Duty Compensation Act claims filed, approved, and pending.

Signed into law Aug 17, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2125

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PROP TX-INSTALLMENTS

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning property tax installments in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, provides that, beginning with taxes payable in 2010, the first installment shall be computed at 55% (instead of 50%) of the total of each tax bill for the preceding year. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 14, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1353

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

FIRE TRAINING-RETIRED FIRE

Amends the Illinois Fire Protection Training Act. Provides that certain persons who are retired from active fire service duties may receive training certification regardless of the fact that they are not employed or otherwise engaged by an organized Illinois fire department. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 10, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 366

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - LORRAINE FOY

Mourns the death of Lorraine C. Foy.

Passed Jul 15, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 367

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - CHARLES MOSCATO

Mourns the death of Charles A. "Chuck" Moscato of Orland Park.

Passed Jul 15, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 269

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-ROBERT REGALADO

Mourns the death of Robert John Regalado of Nottingham Park.

Passed May 15, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track