SPRINGFIELD, IL –Senator Mike Jacobs (D-Moline) passed a resolution through the Senate today that urges cable companies to look into creating a veterans cable access channel. This channel would be used to provide our veterans with information regarding social, material and psychological support in their local communities.
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"This law will give a break to our veterans who have served our state and country overseas," stated Senator Jacobs, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee.
"A Freedom Salute is an honor bestowed by the Illinois National Guard to its soldiers upon their return from active duty," stated Senator Jacobs. "I am honored to have been a part of this celebration of our brave soldiers."
“As a veteran, I know catching up on obligations after returning from active duty can be financially challenging,” Noland said. “Veterans and their families deserve support in keeping their homes warm while they rebound from financial difficulties related to recent deployment or delays in finding gainful employment after returning home.” House Bill 1260 would prevent an electric or gas public utility from disconnecting service for nonpayment to a customer who has notified the utility he or she is a service member or veteran. It specifies the utility would not be permitted to stop service if gas or electric is the primary power source of heating the home during winter months. Under previous law, the prohibition for shutting off service was for military personnel returning from active duty. Now if a residential customer notifies the utility they are a service member or veteran they would not have their electric or gas power disconnected for non-payment of their utility bill from December 1 through March 31. “As the US continues to deploy a large number of troops abroad, we must continue to address home front issues that challenge our service members and their families locally,” Noland said. “It is important here during the warm month of July to remember that cold weather will one day return. I hope this new law will lessen one burden on service members in Illinois.” The Governor signed House Bill 1260, now Public Act 097-0077, on July 3.
House Bill 1260 would prevent an electric or gas public utility from disconnecting service for nonpayment to a customer who has notified the utility he or she is a service member or veteran. It specifies the utility would not be permitted to stop service if gas or electric is the primary power source of heating the home during winter months.
Public Act 96-0901 mandates Illinois courts to "stay" a foreclosure proceeding for 90 days when the homeowner is a servicemember that was deployed while on active duty and has served in the military overseas in the previous 12 months. "I feel this bill is a small attempt to give back to these brave men and women, for the sacrifices they made to protect the people of Illinois," Senator Link said. "By passing this legislation, it is my belief that a positive step was taken to further protect those who have served our country." House Bill 4738 allows judicial discretion to increase sentences up to twice their normal term. This measure only affects those cases that deal with crimes committed against veterans and veterans’ organizations. The extended term applies to the following crimes: first degree murder, assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, robbery, armed robbery and aggravated robbery. |
State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) announced Tuesday that Governor Quinn has signed House Bill 1260, Senator Noland’s bill to protect active service members and veterans from utility shut-offs during the winter months.
State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) passed three bills through the Illinois Senate this week that focus on helping vulnerable citizens of Illinois, including veterans, children with disabilities, and recipients of mental health and substance abuse services.
Springfield, Illinois —State Senator Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) is sponsoring a resolution that will honor and recognize the sacrifice disabled Peace Officers have made protecting our communities.
SPRINGFIELD— A day after Illinoisans completed ceremonies honoring veterans on Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn signed a measure into law on June 1 to protect our active duty officers from falling victim to foreclosure. State Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) sponsored this legislation to better serve our men and women in uniform.
SPRINGFIELD— State Senator Terry Link (D-Waukegan) passed legislation out of the Senate this week that will increase the punishments of those who commit crimes against veterans.