Urges the Federal Aeronautics Administration and O'Hare International Airport authorities to decrease jet noise over the collar communities by establishing a full-time fly quiet program and urge the creation and passage of a federal homeowner's aviation fly quiet act.
Appoints William G. Holland as Auditor General for a term commencing on August 1, 2012.
Creates the Illinois Microlending Program Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning crime victim's rights. Provides that in addition to other rights provided in the Constitutional provision, a crime victim has the right to: (1) be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse; (2) refuse to disclose information that is privileged or confidential by law; (3) timely notification of post-trial proceedings; (4) be heard in person or in any other reasonable manner the victim chooses at any proceeding involving a post-arraignment release decision, plea, sentencing, post-conviction or post-adjudication release decision, or any proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue; (5) receive a report prepared for sentencing, reduction in sentence, parole, early release, or clemency, when available to the accused; and (6) have the safety of the victim and the victim's family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail, determining whether to release the defendant, and setting conditions of release after arrest and conviction. Provides that nothing in this Constitutional provision creates any cause of action for compensation or damages against the State, any political subdivision of the State, any officer, employee, or agent of the State or of any of its political subdivisions, or any officer or employee of the court. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Mourns the death of Mary Ellen Henehan of Barrington.
Mourns the death of Sharon Rose McGuire.
Designates the week of March 25-31, 2012 as Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Week in the State of Illinois.
Urges Congress to pass the Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 in an effort to improve our international diplomatic relationships, create jobs, stimulate the economy, and strengthen national security.
Designates the week of March 25-31, 2012 as Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Week in the State of Illinois.
Sets forth the amounts of general funds estimated by the House of Representatives to be available during State fiscal year 2013.
