Sen. Scott M. Bennett

Co-sponsor SB 1783

In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PREVAILING WAGE TRUCKING

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the transportation of ready-mixed concrete and aggregate materials shall be deemed to be employment upon public works. Includes additional trucking related activities within the scope of the Act. Includes in the calculation of the prevailing wage rate, rental costs for trucks and equipment provided by owner-operators. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

In committee Apr 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 84

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

BUY AMERICAN/ILLINOIS STEEL

Urges the State of Illinois to implement both a "Buy America" policy and a "Buy Illinois" policy, which would help grow the steel industry, create jobs, build the middle class, and protect American companies and workers.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 256

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-EUGENE V. THOMPSON

Mourns the death of Eugene V. Thompson of Indianapolis, formerly of Danville.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2051

In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

HIGHER ED-UOFI/NIU COMMITMENT

Amends the State University Certificates of Participation Act. Provides that the Act applies until December 31, 2023 (rather than December 31, 2014). Amends the University of Illinois Act and the Northern Illinois University Law. Under an Investment, Performance, and Accountability Commitment at each University, requires each University to comply with certain tuition and mandatory fee, financial aid, and performance goal provisions if the University is appropriated a certain amount of money each fiscal year. Provides for an annual report, and repeals the Commitment on June 30, 2024. Subject to appropriation (greater than or equal to 1% of the faculty salary pool for Northern Illinois University), provides for an Excellence Program at each University to recruit and retain promising faculty throughout the University through capital investments; amends the State Finance Act to create a special fund. Effective immediately.

In committee Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1345

In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

FOIA-BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHS

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a booking photograph shall be furnished within 72 hours after the arrest only if there is an imminent threat to public or personal safety. Provides that any person or entity engaged in publishing or otherwise disseminating criminal record information through print or electronic media shall not make booking photographs available for publishing prior to an arrestee's conviction of the crime, except a booking photograph shall be made available for publishing if the booking photograph would assist in addressing an imminent threat to public or personal safety, as determined by the chief law enforcement officer.

In committee Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1794

In committee · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIM CD-CHILD ABDUCTION

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits child abduction when he or she commits involuntary sexual servitude of a minor.

In committee Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 271

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

WOMEN IN PUBLIC OFFICE DAY

Declares March 28, 2019 as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 252

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL-CHARLES NOGLE

Mourns the death of Charles H. "Charlie" Nogle of Champaign.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 269

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

ELDERLY WOMEN OF WISDOM DAY

Declares March 27, 2019 as Elderly Women of Wisdom Day in Illinois to honor all women residing in skilled nursing facilities for their lifelong service to their families and communities.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 59

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Declares the month of March 2019 as Social Work Month in the State of Illinois.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track