Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

Co-sponsor SB 2547

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

UTILITIES-SYNTHETIC NATURL GAS

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that any gas utility may enter into a contract for up to 20 years of supply with any company for the purchase of synthetic natural gas (rather than a 20-year supply contract with any company for synthetic natural gas) produced from coal through the gasification process if the company has commenced construction of a coal gasification facility by July 1, 2009 (rather than July 1, 2008). Makes changes in factors used to determine whether the cost for synthetic natural gas is reasonable and prudent. Effective immediately.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 950

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Illinois Nuclear Safety Preparedness Act. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning the short title.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 876

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning legislative findings.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 956

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Gasoline Storage Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning volatile combustibles.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 883

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning investments in rate base.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4455

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

$DHS-HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES

In addition to any other amounts appropriated for this purpose, appropriates $7,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the purpose of providing shelter and transitional housing and employment assistance for homeless youth. Effective July 1, 2008.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1219

Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning audits of public utilities.

Failed Jan 13, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2015

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

NEW MARKETS DEVELOPMENT

Creates the New Markets Development Program Act. Defines terms. Provides that taxpayers that make a qualified equity investment earn a vested right to certain tax credits against income, franchise, and insurance premium taxes. Credits are not transferable. Sets annual caps on credits. Provides for recapture. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to promulgate rules. Sunsets after fiscal year 2012 unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Dec 31, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2179

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT-SUNSET

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 from December 31, 2008 to January 1, 2019. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2008 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 941

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MOURNS LACLAIRE JONES RICHARDS

Mourns the death of LaClaire Lissetta Jones Richards.

Passed Dec 16, 2008 1 co-sponsor Track