Sen. Terry Link

Co-sponsor SB 2884

died · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

died Apr 25, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 662

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

JACK BENNY POSTAL STAMP

Urges the members of the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee and the Postmaster General to issue a first-class postage stamp bearing the likeness of Jack Benny to honor his legacy.

Passed Mar 28, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 672

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL CHRISTINE M FORWE

Mourns the death of Christine Marie Forwe of Mundelein.

Passed Mar 16, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2246

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

INC TX-EX-OFFENDER EMPLOYMENT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction in an amount equal to 65% of the gross wages paid to a released individual during the released individual's sustained employment with the taxpayer during the taxable year. Defines "released individual" as a person who, within the immediately preceding 3 calendar years prior to initial employment by the taxpayer, has completed a sentence imposed by any State court or federal court in Illinois for any criminal offense for which a term of incarceration of more than 60 days may be imposed, regardless of whether the person was actually incarcerated. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $20,000 per released individual in any taxable year. Creates an income tax deduction for certain tuition, training, and child-care expenses paid by the taxpayer with respect to released individuals who are employed by the taxpayer. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $1,000 per released individual in any taxable year. Effective immediately.

Failed Mar 2, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1681

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

COURT GRANDPARENT AWARE TRAING

Creates the Court Grandparent Awareness Training Act. Provides that the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts shall create an awareness training course that addresses and sensitizes judges and judicial personnel to the unique problems and issues faced by grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Requires that all judges and judicial personnel attend initial training within 90 days after the effective date of the Act or within 90 days after their appointment or transfer or date of hire, as appropriate, as well as an annual in-service training. Establishes minimum guidelines for the training course content.

Signed into law Feb 14, 2006 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 611

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL JEFFREY LONG

Mourns the death of Jeffrey Long.

Passed Feb 9, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 609

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL DEACON I CUNNINGHAM

Mourns the death of Deacon Isaiah Cunningham of North Chicago.

Passed Feb 9, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 606

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL MATTHEW D STOLARICK

Mourns the death of Matthew David Stolarick of Chicago.

Passed Feb 9, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 605

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL JAMES E HABERSKI

Mourns the death of James E. "Jimbo" Haberski of Beach Park, Illinois.

Passed Feb 9, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 610

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL HAZEL MOORE

Mourns the death of Hazel Moore of North Chicago.

Passed Feb 9, 2006 1 co-sponsor Track