96th General Assembly (2009-2011)

Currently Filed

SB2470: Places contribution limits on campaign contributions, more public visibilityin campaign contributions, and provides the Illinois State Board of Elections with the means to enforce violations.

Senate Bills That Became Public Law

SB256: Provides an income tax credit for an investment in a qualified venture capital fund in Illinois.

SB1408: Amends the Carnival and Amusement Rides Safety Act.

SB1477: Provides for the creation of convention center in Hoffman Estates tax increment funding (TIF) district.

SB1544: Creates the Hunger Relief Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.

SB1750: Strengthens the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law requiring statement of the purpose and referendum any proposed increase.

SB2178: Creates the Illinois Plain Language Task Force Act.

House Bills That Became Public Law – Chief Senate Sponsor

HB38: Authorizes the Illinois Finance Authority and the State Fire Marshal jointly to administer interest free construction loans to build fire stations.

HB571: Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to track and report monthly on Illinois’ share of federal stimulus spending.

HB693: Empowers circuit courts to issue a protective order against individual found to be stalking non-family members.

HB4049: Requires those who make false claims of bomb threats in schools to reimburse local governments for the dispatch of emergency personnel.