Sen. Terry Link

Co-sponsor SR 1114

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-PRESTON GARTLEY JR.

Mourns the death of Edward Preston Gartley Jr.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 1127

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-ANTONIO TORRES

Mourns the death of Antonio Torres of Waukegan.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 1116

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-FREDERIC J. WOLDT

Mourns the death of Frederic J. Woldt.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 1128

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-MANLEY ZANCO

Mourns the death of Manley Lawrence "Larry" Zanco of Waukegan.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 1113

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-ROBERT CRITTENDON JR.

Mourns the death of Robert James Crittendon Jr. of North Chicago.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 1204

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-CHARLES R. GOODWIN

Mourns the death of Charles Robert Goodwin of Zion.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1381

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

TELECOMS-IP-BASED SERVICES

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Adds provisions to the Telecommunications Article concerning the transition of Large Electing Providers to Internet Protocol-based networks and service. Provides that beginning July 1, 2017, a Large Electing Provider may cease to offer and provide a telecommunications service to an identifiable class or group of customers, other than voice telecommunications service to residential customers, upon 60 days' notice to the Commission and affected customers. Provides that beginning July 1, 2017, a Large Electing Provider, may cease to offer and provide voice telecommunications service to an identifiable class or group of residential customers subject to compliance with specified requirements. Repeals language that provides for the repeal of the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act on July 1, 2017. Removes the December 31, 2020 expiration date for an Illinois Commerce Commission-issued authorization to offer or provide cable or video service. Repeals language that provides for the repeal of specified Sections of the Cable and Video Competition Article of the Illinois Public Utilities Act on July 1, 2017. Defines terms and makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Dec 15, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 2462

Vetoed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY

Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Prohibits an employer from: (i) screening job applicants based on their wage or salary history, (ii) requiring that an applicant's prior wages satisfy minimum or maximum criteria, and (iii) requesting or requiring as a condition of being interviewed or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment that an applicant disclose prior wages or salary. Prohibits an employer from seeking the salary, including benefits or other compensation or salary history, of a job applicant from any current or former employer. Limits defenses. Provides for penalties and injunctive relief.

Vetoed Dec 11, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 83

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN GOV.

Urges those in government to commit to working to change the culture that breeds sexual harassment.

Passed Nov 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 137

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Governor Transition Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the orderly transition of the office of Governor.

Signed into law Nov 16, 2017 1 co-sponsor