Sen. Susan Garrett

Co-sponsor SB 2015

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

ELECTIONS-ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Amends the Election Code. With respect to absentee ballots, requires that the ballot envelope clearly state that the voter must sign in a manner similar to his or her registration record signature. Requires that the voter supply his or her birth date and partial Social Security number on the ballot envelope. Requires that all rejected absentee ballots be counted, notwithstanding any provision of the Code to the contrary, and that the total number of rejected ballots must be reported to the State Board of Elections.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 639

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Children and Family Services.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4344

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MIDWEST PASSENGER RAIL COMPACT

Creates the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Act. Provides that this State and the other contracting states solemnly agree to the terms of the compact, whose purposes include the promotion of development and implementation of improvements to intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest. Establishes a Commission, with 4 members from each contracting state, serving without compensation from the Commission, to carry out the purposes of the compact. Provides for the election of Commission officers, for meetings and Commission administration, and for financing of the operations of the Commission by the compacting states. Provides that the compact becomes effective among the contracting states upon the agreement of 3 eligible states to participate. Provides for the admission of additional states to the compact, amendment of the compact, the withdrawal, default, or termination of contracting states, and construction and severability of the compact.

Signed into law Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 126

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PROP TX-REFUNDS

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a provision concerning refunds, provides that no interest shall be paid as to that portion of the refund attributable to the levies of any school district. Effective January 1, 2006.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 654

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Fiscal Note Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the vote upon the necessity of a fiscal note.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 596

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning retired teacher benefits.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1125

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 597

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1762

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning playgrounds, recreation grounds, and athletic fields.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 620

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Governor's submission of the State budget.

Failed Jan 9, 2007 1 co-sponsor Track