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Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Friday, January 25, 2013**

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Written by Erin Wilson
Saturday, 26 January 2013 10:37
CHICAGO– January 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills: Bill No.: HB 1299 An Act Concerning: Revenue Allows a referendum to combine the question of a maximum aggregate extension with the question of forming or establishing a new taxing district. Action: Signed Effective Date: June 1 Bill No.: HB 3804 An Act Concerning: Criminal Law Makes various technical changes to the Criminal Code of 1961 including changing the short title of the Criminal Code of 1961 to the Criminal Code of 2012. Action: Signed Effective Date: Immediately Bill No.: HB 3816 An Act Concerning: State Government Transfers certain violence prevention responsibilities from the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and creates the Violence Prevention Fund. Action: Signed Effective Date: Effective immediately, some sections take effect June 30 Bill No.: HB 4866 An Act Concerning: Business Requires gas stations to provide by Jan. 1, 2014 at least one ADA compliant motor fuel dispenser and display a direct telephone number to the station at the dispenser. Action: Signed Effective Date: June 1 Bill No.: HB 5315 An Act Concerning: Government Allows commissioners of drainage districts and directors of soil and water conservation districts to participate in alternative, non-electronic training of the Open Meetings Act and sets requirements for the alternative course of training. Action: Signed Effective Date: Immediately Bill No.: HB 5495 An Act Concerning: Local Government Establishes the aggregate extension base for West Northfield School District No. 31 in Cook County as $12,654,592 for levy year 2012. Action: Signed Effective Date: Immediately Bill No.: HB 5528 An Act Concerning: Safety Creates the First Informer Broadcasters Act which ensures training and planning for broadcasters responding to disasters. Action: Signed Effective Date: Immediately Bill No.: HB 5825 An Act Concerning: Education Makes the State Charter School Commission an independent commission and provides that the State Board Education shall provide administrative support to the Commission as needed. Action: Signed Effective Date: Immediately ### Read more Add comment (0) Hits: 89

Smiddy Encourages Residents in Need to Apply for Heating Assistance

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Written by Rep. Mike Smiddy
Saturday, 26 January 2013 09:31
PORT BYRON, IL – Winter is in full swing, and state Rep. Mike Smiddy (D—Hillsdale) isencouraging residents struggling to pay their heating bills to apply for assistance through thestate’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligible households couldreceive reconnection assistance, emergency furnace assistance, or a one-time payment or regularassistance in paying a gas or electric bill. “LIHEAP is a lifesaving resource for families that need a little extra help to make it through thewinter,” said Smiddy. “Residents need to know that there is help out there to prevent having theirheat shut off, especially as temperatures continue to drop.” To be eligible for the program, household monthly incomes must be no greater than $1,396 for ahousehold of one, $1,891 for a household of two, $2,386 for a household of three, or $2,881 fora household of four. Additional income guidelines can be found at www.LIHEAPIllinois.com orby calling (877) 411-9276. Applicants must provide proof of income for the 30-day period before the application date, acopy of their heat or electric bill issued within the previous 30 days, proof of Social Securitynumber for every resident in the house, and documentation of assistance received through otherpublic programs such as TANF or SNAP. Grants are issued until available funding runs out, andresidents are encouraged to apply early. To begin the application process, residents must make an appointment with a community agencythat administers the LIHEAP program. Whiteside and Carroll County residents should contactthe Tri-County Opportunities Council, with 8 locations including offices in Savanna, Rock Falls,and Sterling, by calling (815) 625-7830 or the toll free number at (800) 323-5434. Henry andRock Island County residents should contact the Project NOW administrative office at (309)793-6391. In addition to 4 outreach offices in Rock Island, Moline, Kewanee, and Aledo, ProjectNOW hosts occasional satellite office sites in the community. For more information, contact Smiddy’s constituent services office at (309) 848-9098 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ### Read more Add comment (0) Hits: 73

Budget Work Session January 26, 2013

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Written by Jackie E. Holecek, MMC
Saturday, 26 January 2013 09:27
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION City of Davenport, Iowa Saturday, January 26, 2013; 9:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, First FloorI. FY 14 Operating Budget Read more Add comment (0) Hits: 59

SMIDDY PROMOTES FIRE PROTECTION GRANT, ENCOURAGES LOCAL COLLABORATION FOR LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

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Written by Rep. Mike Smiddy
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 13:54
PORT BYRON – State Rep. Mike Smiddy (D—Hillsdale) notifies local governments of a grant offered by the state of Illinois that could provide local fire departments with up to $15,000 in matching funds. Fire departments serving populations of less than 10,000 people are invited to participate in the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program. The money can be used to purchase eligible items and equipment, with priority given to water-handling and communications equipment. The program is highly competitive and local funding must be secured before applying for this matching funds grant. “Well-equipped, prepared fire departments are essential to keeping our families safe,” said Smiddy. “Unfortunately, local governments – just like everyone else – are feeling the pressure of tightened budgets and strained resources. I encourage our local fire departments to take advantage of every opportunity to put much-needed public safety dollars in to our communities.” Applications for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program are due by March 15. More information on the grant can be found online at www.dnr.state.il.us/orc/habitat_resources/forestry/vfa/ program_info.html or by contacting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at (618) 498-1627 or (217) 785-8772. With the new legislative session underway, Smiddy is seeking the community’s input on state legislation and proposals. Residents with legislative ideas are encouraged to contact his office. “Some of the best ideas for new bills and laws originate in the community,” Smiddy said. “I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my constituents, and collaborating on solutions to problems in the community and in the state is a vital part of that partnership.” For more information or to discuss a legislative idea, contact Smiddy’s constituent services office at (309) 848-9098 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ### Read more Add comment (0) Hits: 89

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Friday, January 18, 2013

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Written by Leslie Wertheimer
Monday, 21 January 2013 10:08
CHICAGO– January 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill: Bill No.: HB 5151 An Act Concerning: Regulation Amends certain provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure pertaining to caps on a plaintiff’s recovery of damages in medical malpractice actions. Action: Signed Effective Date: Immediately ### Read more Add comment (0) Hits: 119

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