Sen. Mattie Hunter

Co-sponsor SB 2860

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MERCURY-AD PRDCTS-COSMETICS

Amends the Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act. Provides that no person shall distribute or sell any cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances containing mercury. Provides that any person who knowingly sells or distributes mercury-containing cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances in this State commits a petty offense and shall be fined up to $500. Provides that a manufacturer that distributes cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances containing mercury to persons in this State must disclose the level of mercury in its cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances. A manufacturer who fails to disclose the level of mercury in its cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances commits a business offense and shall be fined $10,000. Effective January 1, 2009.

Signed into law Dec 23, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 894

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - DESCENIA COLEMAN

Mourns the death of Descenia Coleman.

Passed Nov 13, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 881

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - MARY ELLEN WIGGINS

Mourns the death of Mary Ellen Wiggins.

Passed Nov 13, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 874

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - ANNA R. LANGFORD

Mourns the death of Anna R. Langford of Chicago.

Passed Nov 13, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2877

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MINORITY MENTAL HLTH AWARENESS

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department to include mental health awareness, education, and outreach materials within its public health promotion programs and information to be directed toward minority population groups in Illinois. Provides that this information shall inform members of minority communities about mental illness, the types of services and supports available, and how treatment may be obtained. Requires the Department to collaborate with community-based mental health agencies in the delivery of the information to community leaders and other interested parties in minority communities.

Signed into law Oct 3, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2476

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

RACIAL IMPACT NOTE

Creates the Racial Impact Note Act. Provides that every bill which amends criminal offenses, criminal procedure, or sentencing provisions under the Cannabis Control Act, Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, shall have prepared for it, by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, prior to second reading in the house of introduction a brief explanatory statement or note which shall include a reliable estimate of the proportional racial makeup of the population likely to be impacted by the bill.

Signed into law Oct 3, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 824

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PROCURE-ELEC-BUSINESS CONTRIB

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Requires the Treasurer to post information on his or her official website concerning the investment of public funds. Sets forth the required information. Does not require posting of information that is exempt from inspection and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.

Signed into law Sep 25, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 851

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - NINA GILBERT

Mourns the death of Nina Lynette Gilbert.

Passed Sep 23, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 852

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-DOUGLAS LINDSEY

Mourns the death of Douglas Miller Lindsey.

Passed Sep 23, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 867

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - WARREN ELLISON

Mourns the death of Warren Clifford Ellison.

Passed Sep 23, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track