Written by Crotty Staff Tuesday, 20 December 2011 14:47
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Maggie Crotty (D-Oak Forest) that allows veterans of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq to utilize the training received during their combat missions overseas in place of training normally required to qualify for service with the Illinois State Police has been signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn.
Written by Crotty Staff Tuesday, 20 September 2011 07:58
SPRINGFIELD, IL –State Senator Maggie Crotty (D – Oak Forest) has been awarded the “Legislator of the Year” honor from the Illinois Public Transportation Association (IPTA).
Written by Crotty Staff Tuesday, 20 September 2011 07:56
SPRINGFIELD, IL –State Senator Maggie Crotty (D – Oak Forest) is urging members of the public to donate needed items to a local organization that works to provide emergency shelter and other essentials for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.
The Crisis Center of South Suburbia, located in Tinley Park, has provided emergency services to domestic violence victims since 1976. The Center provides housing, food and hygiene products to families in need.
Read more: Crotty urges public to donate items to Crisis Center of South Suburbia
Written by Crotty Staff Friday, 26 August 2011 08:58
Senate Bill 1761 adds Hurler Syndrome, Hunter Disease and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome (SCIDS) to the range of diseases that infants are screened for after birth.
Read more: Crotty co-sponsored bill to increase newborn screenings signed into law
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Maggie Crotty (D – Oak Forest) that expands the number of diseases that newborns are screened for has been signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn.
Written by Cotty Staff Monday, 22 August 2011 09:32
First, House Bill 2084 establishes the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services Strategic Planning Task Force. The Task Force will develop a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan for Illinois’ mental health services, aimed at improving access to care, reducing regulatory redundancy, and maintaining financial viability for providers.
Read more: Series of Crotty bills to help mentally ill Illinoisans signed into law
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Legislation both sponsored and co-sponsored by State Senator Maggie Crotty (D – Oak Forest) designed to help Illinoisans with mental health issues have been signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn.
Written by Crotty Staff Monday, 22 August 2011 09:30
House Bill 653 gives the Department of Human Services broader authority to initiate reviews and monitor community integrated living arrangements for mentally ill or disabled residents.
Read more: Crotty co-sponsored bill to protect mentally ill Illinoisans signed into law
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Maggie Crotty (D – Oak Forest) that will protect Illinoisans with mental health issues has been signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn.
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Assistant Majority Leader
19th District
Years served: 1997-2002 (House); 2003 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Executive, Higher Education, Executive Appointments, State Government & Veterans Affairs, Environment, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, Joint Committee on Government Reform
Biography: Full-time state legislator; born in Chicago; graduate, Mercy High School; General Excellence Award, Illinois State Crime Commission, 2000; Legislator of the Year, Illinois Association of Park Districts, 2000; Friend of Taxpayers Award, National Taxpayers United of Illinois, 1999; Outstanding Freshman Legislator, Illinois Health Care Association, 1997; has three children.
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