Sen. James T. Meeks

Co-sponsor SB 1397

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

DOT-TRANSIT PILOT PROJECT

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department to establish the Illinois Transit Ridership and Economic Development Pilot Project Program. Under the Program, requires the Department, beginning in fiscal year 2004, to fund a maximum of 8 pilot projects to increase Illinois transit service and facilities. Effective immediately.

Failed Jan 11, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 906

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DCCA-TECH

Amends the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department's powers and duties.

Failed Jan 11, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 692

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

NOTICE-FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROM

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 and the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires all retailers who sell any alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises to post, in a conspicuous place, a sign which clearly reads: "Warning: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects." Requires the Department of Revenue to make such warning signs available to retailers of alcoholic beverages. Permits the Department to charge a fee to cover printing, postage, and handling expenses. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class C misdemeanor. Imposes a fine for violations of this prohibition. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall enforce this provision.

Failed Jan 11, 2005 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1006

Vetoed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning sulfur dioxide emission standards.

Vetoed Nov 20, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 695

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL GWENDOLYN F LYMORE

Mourns the death of Gwendolyn Franklin Lymore.

Passed Nov 10, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2268

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HEALTH CARE JUSTICE ACT

Creates the Health Care Justice Act. Provides that the State of Illinois shall implement a health care plan that provides access to a full range of preventive, acute, and long-term health care services. Establishes the Bipartisan Health Care Reform Commission with members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders. Provides for public hearings and a report by the Commission. Requires a preliminary report by February 1, 2005 and a final report by February 1, 2006. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HJR 94

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL MARIA ULMER-GLOVER

Mourns the death of Maria "Tonne" Ulmer-Glover.

Passed Jul 16, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 413

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL WILLIAM ROLNIAK

Mourns the death of Detective William "Wally" Rolniak of Riverdale.

Passed Feb 10, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 3412

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS-TECH

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section defining "economic opportunity".

Signed into law Dec 3, 2003 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 245

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL BRANDON RAMSEY

Mourns the death of Private First Class Brandon Ramsey of Chicago who was killed in Iraq serving Operation Enduring Freedom.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track