Mourns the death of Theresa L. Dowe of Waukegan.
Sponsored bills
Mourns the death of Louis J. "Lou" Gnadt III.
Mourns the death of Morris Joe Weiner.
Mourns the death of Melvin J. Toyra of Waukegan.
Mourns the death of Mary Ann MacLean.
Mourns the death of Robert L. "Bob" Grazier of Wadsworth.
Mourns the death of John G. Lovelace of North Chicago.
Mourns the death of Tommy L. Palbitska of Waukegan.
Mourns the death of Peter F. Boynewicz.
Creates the Rare Disease Commission Act. Provides for the creation of the Rare Disease Commission. Defines terms. Provides that initial appointments shall be made by February 1, 2017. Provides required criteria and considerations for appointees and nominations to the Commission. Includes provisions regarding the terms, vacancies, and compensation for the Commission's membership. Requires that the Commission meet at least quarterly and submit an annual report due no later than December 31 of every year to the General Assembly. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide administrative and other support to the Commission. Effective January 1, 2017.