Sen. John M. Sullivan

Co-sponsor SR 737

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL JOSHUA D PALMER

Mourns the death of Cpl. Joshua Douglas Palmer of Blandinsville.

Passed Nov 18, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2362

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SCH CD-ST AID-LOCAL RESOURCES

Amends the School Code. In the State aid formula provisions, provides that calculation of Available Local Resources shall exclude tax amnesty funds received as a result of Public Act 93-26. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1914

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

IL DEVELOPMENT FARM AUTH-TECH

Amends the Illinois Development Finance Authority Act. Adds a caption to the short title Section.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2756

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

Amends the Nursing Education Scholarship Law. Authorizes scholarships for registered nurses pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and to students in areas identified as designated shortage areas. Provides that 20% of scholarships shall be for recipients pursuing graduate degrees and reduces percentages for other recipients. Removes provisions concerning scholarships for pursuing a hospital-based diploma in nursing.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 6786

Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CD CORR-CONDITIONAL RELEASE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Establishes various conditions of parole and mandatory supervised release required of registered sex offenders. Effective January 1, 2005.

Signed into law Aug 5, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2755

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

HIGHER ED-NATIONAL GUARD GRANT

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that if the recipient of an Illinois National Guard Grant ceases to be a member of the Illinois National Guard while enrolled in a course of study under that grant but (i) has served in the Illinois National Guard for at least 5 years and (ii) has served a cumulative total of at least 6 months of active duty, then that recipient shall continue to be eligible for a grant for one year after membership in the Illinois National Guard ended, provided that the recipient has not already received the exemption from tuition and fees for the equivalent of 4 years of full-time enrollment. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 3, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 641

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL THOMAS L MENN

Mourns the death of Thomas L. "Tom" "T.L." Menn of Carthage.

Passed Jul 24, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2270

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

IDPH-NURSING DATABASE

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department to establish and administer a nursing workforce database. Provides that the objective of establishing the database shall be the collection and analysis of data that is related to nursing and to the nursing workforce, so that conclusions may be drawn relating to current nursing supply, demand, and workforce concerns in the State and to future workforce projections and needs. Sets forth the information that must be contained in the database. Provides that no later than January 15, 2006, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and members of the General Assembly regarding the development of the database and the effectiveness of its use.

Signed into law Jul 22, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2370

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

USE TAX-GASOHOL DEFINITION

Amends the Use Tax Act. Provides that "gasohol" means motor fuel that is at least (now, no more than) 90% gasoline and no more than (now, at least) 10% denatured ethanol that contains no more than 1.25% water by weight. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 13, 2004 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 386

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL ALLEN M OAKLEY

Mourns the death of Allen M. Oakley of Quincy.

Passed Feb 5, 2004 1 co-sponsor Track