Sen. Matt Murphy

Co-sponsor SR 344

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - STEVE MUNSON

Mourns the death of Steve Munson of Elgin.

Passed Oct 27, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 388

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM GARA II

Mourns the death of William Emmett "Bill" Gara II of Aurora, formerly of Schaumburg.

Passed Oct 27, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 334

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-DOLORES STEPHAN

Mourns the death of Dolores C. Stephan of Arlington Heights.

Passed Oct 27, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1824

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

DISSOL-LIFE INS-MAINTENANCE

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that life insurance benefits deemed to be marital property must be allocated equitably between the parties by the court. Provides that a maintenance award ordered by a court may be secured by existing or court-ordered life insurance and, if applicable, that a judgment shall expressly set forth that payments for such insurance are excludable under the Internal Revenue Code from the gross income of the maintenance payee. Provides that in determining an award for child support, net income does not include life insurance premiums for life insurance ordered by the court to secure child support or maintenance. Provides that upon death of either party or remarriage of the party receiving maintenance, any obligation under the new provisions is terminated without a prior inconsistent agreement between the parties.

Signed into law Aug 26, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1833

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MH/DD-INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "mental retardation".

Signed into law Jul 28, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1344

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

ST ETHICS-PUBLIC SERVICE ADS

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Prohibits a public service announcement on behalf of a State administered program that contains the proper name, image, or voice of a State executive branch constitutional officer or legislator from being displayed on a billboard or electronic message board. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 16, 2011 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 203

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-NANCY ELLISON

Mourns the death of Nancy Ellison of Crystal Lake.

Passed May 4, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 151

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-REBA CHAPLINSKY

Mourns the death of Reba J. Chaplinsky.

Passed Mar 31, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 150

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-KATHARINE HOFFMAN

Mourns the death of Katharine W. Hoffman of Arlington Heights.

Passed Mar 31, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 95

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-VIRGINIA KUCERA

Mourns the death of Virginia Z. Kucera of Arlington Heights.

Passed Mar 10, 2011 1 co-sponsor Track