Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

Co-sponsor SR 209

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL DOMINIK A CHILDRESS

Mourns the death of Dominik Antwan Childress.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1179

Vetoed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

DISABLED-CARE WORKER PAY

Amends the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. Increases a personal care attendant's minimum hourly wage to $6 beginning July 1, 2003, and $7 beginning January 1, 2004. Effective July 1, 2003.

Vetoed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 305

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL BEATRICE NEELY

Mourns the death of Beatrice Nebraska Hunter Neely of East St. Louis.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 209

Vetoed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT-SR & DIS

Creates the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Act. Provides that the Program shall be administered by the Department of Central Management Services to enable eligible senior citizens and disabled persons to purchase prescription drugs at discounted prices and that the Department shall (i) enroll eligible seniors and disabled persons into the Program, (ii) enter into rebate agreements with drug manufacturers, either itself or through an agent, and (iii) reimburse pharmacies for the cost of providing discounts using the proceeds from the manufacturer rebate agreements. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Fund into which rebate payments and enrollment fees shall be deposited. Provides for an initial transfer from the General Revenue Fund into the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Fund of $27,000,000 to be repaid to the General Revenue Fund out of rebate payments. Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department shall establish a Prescription Drug Purchasing Policy Office to determine and implement strategies for best price purchasing practices for State agencies that pay for prescription drugs by direct purchase or by other arrangements. Effective July 1, 2003.

Vetoed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 257

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL FRANK CLARK

Mourns the death of Frank Clark of East St. Louis.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 218

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL EDWARD TERRELL

Mourns the death of Edward Terrell of East St. Louis.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 291

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL LUCILLE BELL PLEASANT

Mourns the death of Lucille Bell Pleasant of East St. Louis.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 210

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL BRUCE HILL JR

Mourns the death of Bruce Hill, Jr. of East St. Louis.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2345

Vetoed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HOUSING INITIATIVE-LOW INCOME

Creates the Illinois Housing Initiative Act of 2003. Requires that a task force, composed of all key State agencies with functions related to housing and other experts in housing, develop an annual comprehensive housing plan that prioritizes the development of a range of permanent housing for certain underserved populations, including low-income and homeless persons. Creates the Illinois Housing Initiative, to be in effect through December 31, 2008, to coordinate and streamline the allocation of available housing resources to make it possible to prioritize the development of housing for underserved populations in accordance with the annual comprehensive housing plan. Provides for funding for housing construction and rehabilitation and supportive services. Requires every municipality to create a local housing development plan.

Vetoed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 212

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL R C NELSON

Mourns the death of R.C. Nelson.

Passed Nov 6, 2003 1 co-sponsor Track