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Latest Action: 08/31/2007 - Effective Date August 31, 2007 Bill TextVETERANS-TECH Creates the Veterans Assistance Act. Contains only a short title provision. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2805/8 new20 ILCS 2805/9 new35 ILCS 200/15-16535 ILCS 200/15-167 new Deletes everything [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Governor Approved Bill Text
DPT VET AFF-VET ORGANIZATIONS
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Subject to appropriations, requires the Department to pay veterans service organizations for services provided by veterans service officers in processing claims and other benefits for veterans and their spouses or other beneficiaries residing in Illinois. Requires payment at the rate of $0.010 for each dollar of benefits obtained for veterans or their spouses or other beneficiaries. Sets forth criteria that a veterans service organization must meet.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds an immediate effective date to the bill.
House Amendment No. 3
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment 1. Provides that the payments to veterans service organizations are subject to appropriation. Provides that "veterans services" means the representation of veterans at federal hearings to secure certain benefits.
Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christine Radogno Bill Text
AGRICULTURAL FAIR ACT-FUNDING
Amends the State Finance Act. In fiscal year 2014 and in each fiscal year thereafter, requires the transfer from the General Revenue Fund to the Agricultural Premium Fund and the Fair and Exposition Fund of amounts equal to 100% of the total statutory payments required from those special funds for that fiscal year to county fairs and fair and exposition authorities under the Agricultural Fair Act. In each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013, requires transfer of an amount equal to a lower, specified percentage of those total statutory payments. Provides that the required transfer amounts are the maximum amounts to be transferred in each fiscal year, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. Amends the Agricultural Fair Act. With respect to the distribution formula for premiums to county fairs, uses either of the 2 previous fiscal years (now, either fiscal year 1984 or 1985). Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra Bill Text
AGRICULTURAL FAIR ACT-FUNDING
Amends the State Finance Act. In fiscal year 2014 and in each fiscal year thereafter, requires the transfer from the General Revenue Fund to the Agricultural Premium Fund and the Fair and Exposition Fund of amounts equal to 100% of the total statutory payments required from those special funds for that fiscal year to county fairs and fair and exposition authorities under the Agricultural Fair Act. In each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013, requires transfer of an amount equal to a lower, specified percentage of those total statutory payments. Provides that the required transfer amounts are the maximum amounts to be transferred in each fiscal year, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. Amends the Agricultural Fair Act. With respect to the distribution formula for premiums to county fairs, uses either of the 2 previous fiscal years (now, either fiscal year 1984 or 1985).
Latest Action: 11/05/2007 - Governor Approved Bill TextSTATE AGENCIES-NURSE OVERTIME Amends the Department of Children and Family Services Powers Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act, the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that no nurse who is paid an hourly wage and who has direct responsibility to oversee or carry out nursing care or related duties may be required to work mandated overtime except in the case of an unforeseen emergent circumstance when such overtime is required only as a last resort, and limits the time of such overtime. Provides that when a nurse is mandated to work up to 12 consecutive hours, the nurse must be allowed at least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time. Prohibits retaliation because a nurse refuses to work mandated overtime as prohibited under these [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett Bill Text
ETHICS-LOCAL REFERENDA
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and the Election Code. Provides that communication to the public by the corporate authorities of a unit of local government or school district explaining a decision to place a public question on the ballot or explaining support of or opposition to a public question does not constitute a prohibited political activity or election interference. Requires that the corporate authorities in the communication specify how the referendum will directly affect residents' health, safety, or welfare or the unit's or district's government or affairs. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 08/23/2007 - Effective Date August 23, 2007 Bill Text
HIGHER ED-POLICE TRAINING INST
Amends the Police Training Institute Act. Provides that the training offered in the Police Training Institute shall be under the direction of the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (rather than the Division of University Extension Services of the University). Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Effective Date September 11, 2007 Bill TextNATL GUARD-HAZMAT EXPOSURE Creates the National Guard Veterans Exposure to Hazardous Materials Act. Provides that on and after October 1, 2007, the Adjutant General shall assist any member of the Illinois National Guard who served in the Persian Gulf War or in an area designated as a combat zone by the President of the United States during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom who (i) has been assigned a risk level I, II, or III for depleted uranium exposure by his or her branch of service, (ii) is referred by a military physician, or (iii) has reason to believe that he or she was exposed to depleted uranium during such service, in obtaining federal treatment services, including a best practice health screening test for exposure to depleted uranium. Provides that no State funds shall be used to pay for such tests or other federal treatment services. Requires the Adjutant General to submit a report to the General Assembly by October 1, 2007. Creates a task force [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
MILITARY-TECH
Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning funding for the Department of Military Affairs.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules Bill Text
$DEPT VET AFFAIRS
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs for its FY 08 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2007.
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Latest Action: 05/27/2008 - Resolution Adopted Bill Text
CONGRATS-MENA BOULANGER
Congratulates Mena Boulanger as she retires as Director of Government Affairs for Brookfield Zoo.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
$DPT MIL AFF-TECH
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Military Affairs for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
$DPT MIL AFF-TECH
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Military Affairs for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations to the Department of Military Affairs. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Arrive in Senate Bill Text
$DPT VET AFF-TECH
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations to the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Arrive in Senate Bill Text
$DPT VET AFF-TECH
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Arrive in Senate Bill Text
$VARIOUS
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Employment Security for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Department of Employment Security, the Department of Military Affairs, and the Department of Labor. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Arrive in Senate Bill Text
$VARIOUS
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Department of Employment Security, the Department of Military Affairs, and the Department of Labor. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
URGES-REPLACEMENT DR KATZ
Urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to relieve Dr. Ira Katz of his duties involving mental health issues for the U.S. Veterans Administration and replace him with an official that will provide accurate information on the number and needs of soldiers returning home with physiological trauma and furthermore place a new emphasis on recognition, treatment and care of soldiers suffering from depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ron Stephens Bill Text
VETS BONUS-AFGHANISTAN-IRAQ
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Creates the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Fund. Authorizes the payment of bonuses to qualifying military personnel or their survivors. Sets forth requirements and conditions. Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donne E. Trotter Bill Text
$09 DMA OCE
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Military Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, as follows: General Revenue Fund $14,440,100; Other State Funds $6,432,000; Federal Funds $27,150,600; Total $48,022,700.
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