Sen. Dave Koehler

Co-sponsor SR 474

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-JOHN PARKHURST

Mourns the death of former Illinois Legislator John Carlton Parkhurst "Parky", of Peoria.

Passed Oct 30, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 31

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

STIMULUS-AMERICAN PRODUCTS

Provides that the State is committed to using economic recovery plan moneys to purchase materials, goods, and services that are produced within the United States.

Passed Oct 29, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2383

Vetoed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DHS-TANF-NEED-SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that it shall be the policy of the Department of Human Services to provide TANF aid to all qualified persons who seek assistance and to conduct outreach efforts to educate the public about the program. Makes changes concerning the disregard of earned income. Requires that financial aid be provided no more than 15 days after the date of application. Requires that an applicant undergo a thorough employability assessment within the first 30 days after the date of application for aid. Adds a definition of "domestic or sexual violence", and adds references to domestic or sexual violence in provisions concerning crisis assistance and development of a personal plan for achieving self-sufficiency. Effective immediately.

Vetoed Oct 21, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 208

Vetoed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PUB HEALTH-COMM HEALTH CTR

Creates the Community Health Center Construction Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall establish the Community Health Center Construction Grant Program and may make grants to eligible community providers subject to appropriations. Provides that the grants shall be for the purpose of constructing or renovating new community health center sites, renovating existing community health center sites, and purchasing equipment to provide primary health care services to certain populations or areas. Contains provisions concerning grants, eligibility for grants, use of grant moneys, and reporting. Effective immediately.

Vetoed Oct 21, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 409

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - BETTY YOUNG

Mourns the death of Betty Young of Peoria.

Passed Oct 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 425

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - JAMES THOMAS

Mourns the death of James Lee "JT Goodfoot" Thomas of Peoria.

Passed Oct 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 410

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-GEORGIA SILVERTHORN

Mourns the death of Georgia Silverthorn of Afton, Iowa.

Passed Oct 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 380

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - BETTY ROMOLO

Mourns the death of Betty L. Romolo of Peoria.

Passed Oct 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 386

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-SHIRLEY BURKLAND

Mourns the death of Shirley Burkland of Peoria.

Passed Oct 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 378

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-CAROL AUPPERLE

Mourns the death of Carol Aupperle of Morton.

Passed Oct 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track