Sen. Tom Bennett

Co-sponsor HB 3680

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COUNTIES CODE-AUDITOR DUTIES

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions regarding additional duties of county auditors in counties of 275,000 population or less, provides that the following duties are permissive rather than mandatory: being the general accountant of the county and keep its general accounts; and devising and installing a system of financial records in the offices and divisions of the county. Effective immediately.

In committee Apr 12, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 290

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CONGRATS-LISA GUINAN

Congratulates Lisa Guinan on her long service to the Illinois General Assembly.

Passed Apr 12, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 272

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

REMEMBER I-57 SHOOTING

Remembers the sacrifices and heroism of Illinois State Police Trooper Michael McCarter, Paxton Police Department Patrolman William Caisee, Paxton Police Department Patrolman Larry C. Hale, and civilian Donald Vice on the 40th anniversary of the shooting incident on I-57.

Passed Apr 9, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 270

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMEND-BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS ILL

Commends the Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs on their dedication to the youth of Illinois and applauds all of the 2019 Illinois Youth of the Year nominees.

Passed Apr 9, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 254

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMEND-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Commends the positive work being done by the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County.

Passed Apr 9, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 42

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

BILL CAMPBELL MEM. HIGHWAY

Designates Illinois Route 47 as it travels through Gibson City as the "Col. William "Bill" Campbell Memorial Highway".

Passed Apr 3, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2999

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

TAXPAYER FISCAL CHARTER ACT

Creates the Taxpayer's Fiscal Charter Act. Provides for a discretionary spending freeze for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. Sets forth requirements to increase discretionary spending beginning in fiscal year 2022. Requires any new spending proposed by the General Assembly in addition to existing obligations shall be accompanied by a proposed source of revenue to pay for the proposed spending or specified cuts necessary to offset the proposed spending. Prohibits unfunded mandates. Requires the publishing of certain information before voting on or enacting an appropriations bill. Effective immediately.

In committee Apr 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 97

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MSA AWARENESS MONTH

Declares March of 2019 as MSA Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Passed Apr 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 85

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PAY EQUITY DAY

Declares April 2, 2019 as Pay Equity Day.

Passed Apr 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 244

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CD CORR-INDUSTRIES PROGRAM

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections, through its Illinois Correctional Industries division, may operate or contract with the private sector for substantial involvement in a correctional industries enhancement program. Sets forth requirements and rules for the correctional industries enhancement program. Provides that the Department may take limited deductions from wages of a committed person worker who participates in the correctional industries enhancement program.

In committee Mar 29, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track