Sen. Matt Murphy

Co-sponsor HB 4536

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PEN CD-TRS-SUBJECT SHRTGE AREA

Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In provisions defining "eligible employment" for the purpose of allowing teachers to return to teaching in subject shortage areas without impairing his or her retirement status or retirement annuity, removes the June 30, 2008 ending date. Includes language exempting the changes from provisions concerning new benefit increases. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 26, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5148

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DOMESTIC VIOL-ORDER PROTECTION

Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Signed into law Aug 22, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 798

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - VIRGINIA MACDONALD

Mourns the death of former Illinois Senator Virginia Macdonald of Arlington Heights.

Passed Aug 12, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5596

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

ST DATES-WOMEN'S HEART DISEASE

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates each February as Women's Heart Disease Awareness Month.

Signed into law Aug 4, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5585

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DCEO-RETOOLING PROGRAM

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates, within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the New Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Council for the purpose of advocating, coordinating, and implementing policies to help manufacturers in the State compete in the global marketplace. Sets forth procedures for appointments and for the operation of the Council.

Passed Jul 16, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 763

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-EDWINA FROEHLICH

Mourns the death of Edwina Froehlich of Inverness.

Passed Jul 10, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5983

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HEALTH CARE FACILITY EXEMPTION

Amends the Illinois Health Care Facilities Planning Act. Exempts construction and renovation of certain long-term care "campus facilities" from the Act's application. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 30, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 560

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - BR. ROBERT RUHL

Mourns the death of Brother Robert Ruhl of Arlington Heights.

Passed Feb 28, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 543

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - ANTHONY J. VALLIERE

Mourns the death of United States Naval Academy Midshipman Second Class Anthony J. Valliere of Palatine.

Passed Feb 14, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 542

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - PETER CUNNEEN

Mourns the death of Peter Cunneen.

Passed Feb 14, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track