2016 Election Guide & Scorecard

General Election
2016SCORECARD
& REFERENDUM GUIDE

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General Election 2016: Scorecard & Referendum Guide
This guide was prepared by CAIR-Chicago’s Government Affairs Division within the Outreach Department.
Ahmed Rehab
E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
Gerald Hankerson
O U T R E A C H C O O R D I N AT O R
2016 INTERNS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVISTS
WINTER-SPRING | Liqa Affaneh, Noor Sayrouri
SUMMER | Alexandra Kirchner, Anna Ellison, Ashni Gandhi, Fatma Walli
FALL | Binta Kanteh, Connor Dimmick, Oscar Martinez, Nusrat Wasir
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Basic Information | Page 4
Voters’ Rights | Page 7
Congressional Scorecard | Page 8
Illinois Referendum Guide | Page 15
Illinois Legislative Scorecard | Page 17
Seeking to empower voters to make more informed decisions, CAIR-Chicago has assembled the fol-
lowing scorecard for the 2016 General Election. Our scorecard is a guide that provides listings of key
legislation and its corresponding voting records for the 99th General Assembly of Illinois and the 114th
Congress of the United States in the 2015-2016 sessions, as well as proposed constitutional amend-
ments and advisory questions for the state. Information is also available on the websites of individual
elected officials. for the state legislative elections, this guide only covers contested districts, not unop-
posed races (i.e., only one candidate).
For this scorecard guide, CAIR-Chicago chose to focus on legislation and issues related to civil rights
and civil liberties that would have significant impact on the Muslim American community. These are
issues that CAIR advocated for on behalf of our local and national communities. CAIR-Chicago encour-
ages voters to further research the actions of legislators before supporting any particular candidate.
CAIR-Chicago does not endorse any campaigns or candidates.
Please note that there were vacancies in both state and federal legislative offices. Also, in the state gen-
eral assembly, several members resigned and new officeholders were elected or appointed to assume
the role to serve the respective district. When applicable, the vote for the individual will be accompanied
by that person’s initials (e.g. Darin LaHood’s “nay” vote will read “DL X).
Finally, a “No Vote” reference in this scorecard means that no vote was made by the elected official
for one of the following recorded marks: excused absence, absence, an actual “no vote”, and present.
Please refer to the bill links to see the official legislative record for actions logged.
Information about Illinois Constitutional Amendment is available here. Additional information on
proposed can be obtained here.
Judicial evaluations provided by bar associations based in Chicago and Cook County are
available here.
For a complete list of candidates running for public office during the 2016 General Elections, visit the
Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Please contact the CAIR-Chicago with any questions.

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Basic Information
H O W D O G E N E R A L E L E C T I O N S W O R K ?
General elections in the United States are the quadrennial (four-year) elections for the President of the United States.
Federal offices that are up for election are members of the United States Congress, including all 435 seats in the United
States House of Representatives and, in 2016, the full terms for 34 of the 100 seats (known as Class 3) in the United
States Senate.
On the state level, there will be elections for the Comptroller in the executive branch. In addition, all Illinois districts for
the state’s House of Representatives, and 40 seats of the state Senate will have elections. However, many races are
uncontested so they have only one candidate.
In relationship to the scorecards, voters should gauge the voting records of the incumbents and those not seeking re-
election or not continuing for another term. This provides necessary perspective in the laws that govern the jurisdictions,
which voters have the right to call on the newly elected office holder to ensure the support of the legislation, or propose
new laws to strike down the measure.
When: Early voting begins September 29, 2016; from Monday, October 24 to Monday, November 7, 2016 additional
polling sites open. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The polls are open 6 AM – 7 PM.
Where: To find your polling place, contact your county clerk or click here.
Eligibility Requirements:
• A U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years of age by Election Day
• Have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day
I D N E E D E D F O R V O T I N G
In general, identification is not required to vote at the polls, although you will be required to verify your signature. How-
ever, there are individual circumstances that may require that identification be shown. In those cases, you must present
a photo ID, and if the photo ID has an address, it must match the registration address. If a photo ID is not used, the doc-
ument (examples of which are listed below) must show your name and address. This must be presented to an election
judge before being permitted to vote.
If you registered to vote by mail after January 1, 2003, and you did not submit a copy of the required identification with
the registration application at that time, and you will be voting in a jurisdiction for the first time, then you will be required
to submit a copy of one of the following:
• Current and valid photo identification
• Utility bill
• Government check
• Paycheck
• Government document

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I N - P E R S O N E A R LY V O T I N G & R E G I S T R AT I O N T H R O U G H M O N D AY, N O V E M B E R 7 , 2 0 1 6
Preceding Election Day, early voting begins Monday, Septemeber 29, 2016, with additional polling sites available from
Monday, October 24 to Monday, November 7, 2016.
Voters do not need to provide an excuse or reason why they cannot vote on Election Day. Government-issued photo ID
is not required but is helpful if there is a question about the voter’s registration, address or signature. Providing an ID can
also speed up the process because we have ID card readers at every check-in station.
Any Chicago voter may use any site in the city for Early Voting & Registration now through November 7 -- regardless of
where in the city the voter lives. If you’re a suburban Cook County resident, you can register to vote at ALL Early Vote
Sites in the suburbs. NOTE: Any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address change or name change
must present two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter’s current address.
Illinois voters who vote during the early voting period must vote in person. A government-issued photo ID is no longer
required but it is recommended if a common name is shared and there needs to be clarification to verify identification.
P R O V I S I O N S F O R V O T E R S W I T H D I S A B I L I T I E S
Numerous provisions are available to aid voters with disabilities. If you are a disabled voter you may request the opportu-
nity to register at home and have registration materials brought to you. You may also request to register to vote by mail. If
you are permanently physically disabled, in a nursing home or in a hospital, you may also be eligible for absentee voting.
The Help America Vote Act requires that election authorities have voting equipment in place for voters with disabilities
to vote privately and independently, and Illinois is no exception. Additionally, there are options for a seated voting booth,
voting assistance from a friend, relative, or two election judges (one from each party), and curbside voting. Language
assistance is also available where required under amendments to the Federal Voting Act of 1992.
T I M E O F F T O V O T E
Employers must grant employees two hours to vote during their regular working shift. This time off is unpaid unless
specified otherwise by the employer.
P R O V I S I O N A L V O T I N G
An election judge will issue you a provisional ballot at your polling place if:
• Your name does not appear on the lists of registered voters for the precinct
• Your voting status has been challenged by an election judge, poll watcher or another voter and a majority of election
judges agree
• A court order is issued instructing your polling place to remain open after 7:00 pm (if this occurs everyone voting
after 7:00 pm must cast a provisional ballot)
• You are required to show identification because you registered by mail, but you did not bring ID to the polling place
on Election Day or early voting site. In this instance, you must supply the election authority with a copy of acceptable
identification by 7:00 pm the Thursday after Election Day.
By law, you must vote in your assigned precinct for all votes on your provisional ballot to count. Provisional ballots are
counted after Election Day. The election authority receives all provisional ballots and determines the registration status
for each provisional voter within two weeks after the election. If it is determined that you are registered and eligible to
vote, your vote will be counted. If you are not registered, your vote will not be counted, but the information you supplied
on the affidavit form will serve as a registration application for the next election.
To check your voter registration status, click here and enter your name and address.

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For more information, contact
your county’s election
authorities.
Below is the contact information for election
authorities in Illinois:
City of Chicago
Chicago Election Board
69 W. Washington St., Suite 600
312-269-7900
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm
Cook County
Cook County Election Board
69 W. Washington St., Suite 500, Chicago
312-603-0906
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am – 5 pm
DuPage County
DuPage County Election Commission
421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
630-407-5600
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Kane County
Kane County Clerk’s Office
719 S. Batavia Ave., Building B, Geneva
630-232-5990
Kendall County
Kendall County Clerk’s Office
111 W. Fox St., Yorkville
630-553-4104
Lake County
Lake County Clerk’s Office
18 N. County St., Room 101, Waukegan
847-377-2410
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5 pm
McHenry County
McHenry County Clerk’s Office
667 Ware Rd., Room 107, Woodstock
815-334-4242
Will County
Will County Clerk’s Office
302 N. Chicago St., Joliet
815-740-4782
All Illinois Residents
Illinois State Board of Elections
2329 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield
217-782-4141
Weekends: Closed

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Voter Rights
• Voters whose names do not appear on the poll list, or are unable to comply with the identification requirements for
mail-in registrants, are entitled to vote by provisional ballot if they declare they are registered to vote in the jurisdic-
tion and eligible to vote in the election.
• Voters who vote by provisional ballot are entitled to written information describing how they may learn, through a free
access system, whether their provisional ballot was counted by election officials, and if it was not counted, why not.
• Voters who vote after the established time for polls to close due to a court order requiring the polls to remain open
for extended hours will have to vote by provisional ballot (unless those voters were in line at the time polls closed).
• Voters whose voting status has been challenged by an election judge, a pollwatcher, or any legal voter and that chal-
lenge has been sustained by a majority of the election judges may vote provisionally.
• Voters who are registered to vote and who have moved within their election authority’s jurisdiction more than 30 days
before an election for federal office may vote in that election (for federal offices) under the failsafe procedures set
forth in NVRA. Such voters must vote in the polling place for the residence from which the voter most recently regis-
tered even if they did not advise the election authority of the move.
• Voters who have submitted to the appropriate election authority (either in-person or by mail) their completed regis-
tration application by the close of registration as permitted by state law, and such registration application has been
determined to be valid by the election authority, are entitled to be registered and vote in that election.
• Voters are entitled to notice of the disposition of their voter registration application.
• Voters who are otherwise qualified to vote may be entitled to register and vote absentee in an election for if they are
in the military or are residing overseas.
• Voters in jurisdictions with a statutorily-specified minimum number of voters who speak a primary language other
than English may be entitled to receive a written ballot or other election materials or assistance in a language other
than English.
• Voters who require assistance due to blindness, disability or inability to read or write may receive assistance from a
person of the voter’s choice other than the voter’s employer or union (or agent thereof).
• Voters who are confined or detained in a jail or prison pending a trial are not disqualified from voting.
• Jurisdictions must not apply standards or practices which deny or abridge the right to vote in violation of the U.S. or
Illinois Constitution (denial on the bases of race, religion, gender, etc.).
• Jurisdictions must take steps to make the registration and voting process accessible to the elderly and to individuals
with disabilities.
• Persons must not intimidate, threaten or coerce any other person for registering or voting; for urging or aiding per-
sons in registering or voting; for purposes of interfering or influencing how a person chooses to vote; or for purposes
of preventing a person from voting.
• Election officials must not unlawfully fail or refuse to permit a person to vote who is entitled to vote and must not
refuse to tabulate, count and report such person’s vote.

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114th Congress of the United States
S E N AT E ( B I L L S O R I G I N AT I N G I N T H E S E N AT E )
SB 802: Girls Count Act of 2015
Summary: Encourages countries to support the law and ensure girls and boys are able to participate in society and
enhance training in developing countries and organization as well as having programs that increase property rights and
education as well as economic opportunities.
Bill Status: Became Law on June 21, 2015; Passed in both chambers by voice vote.
SB 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act
Summary: A bill addressing issues such as accountability and testing requirements, distribution and requirements for
grants, fiscal accountability requirements, and the evaluation of teachers.
Bill Status: Became Law on December 10, 2015.
SB 2040: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Summary: A U.S. national may file a civil action against a foreign state for physical injury, death, or damage as a result
of an act of international terrorism committed by a designated terrorist organization. he bill amends the federal criminal
code to impose civil liability on a person who conspires to commit or aids and abets (by knowingly providing substantial
assistance) an act of international terrorism committed, planned, or authorized by a designated terrorist organization. It
authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to intervene in civil proceedings to seek a stay. A court may grant the stay
if the Department of State certifies that the United States is engaged in good-faith discussions with the foreign state to
resolve the civil claims.
Bill Status: Public Law enacted over the President’s veto on September 28, 2016.
SB 2078: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Reauthorization Act of 2015
Summary: “Prohibits any law enforcement agent or agency from engaging in racial profiling. Grants the United States or
an individual injured by racial profiling the right to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief.” - congress.gov. The Act would
make police forces at all levels (local, state, and federal) to receive training on racial profiling and to collect data on law
enforcement and investigatory activities.
Bill Status: Became Law on October 16, 2015; Passed in both chambers by voice vote.

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S. Amdt. 1889: The McCain-Feinstein Torture Ban
Summary: To reaffirm the prohibition of torture. Modifies the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 (HR
1735) to limit U.S. government interrogation techniques only to the Army Field Manual. Ends the CIA’s use of the
simulated drowning technique called “water-boarding,” stress positions, sleep deprivation, sensory deprivation, and
violent enemas and forced rectal feeding (proven to have no medical benefits). Allows the International Committee of the
Red Cross to have access to anyone detained by the U.S. thus ending the government’s secret prison program.
Bill Status: Amendment passed the Senate, but HR 1735 was vetoed by the President on october 22, 2015.
H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S ( B I L L S O R I G I N AT I N G I N T H E H O U S E )
HB 36: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Summary: Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abor-
tion except in conformity with this Act’s requirements. Requires the physician to first determine the probable post-fer-
tilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making
inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician
would consider necessary. Prohibits an abortion from being performed if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn
child is 20 weeks or greater with exceptions.
Bill Status: Passed in the House. Withdrawn in Senate.
HB 1735: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016-
Amendments 103 & 189
Summary: Amendment 103 called for the evacuation of American citizens and nationals trapped in Yemen under the
NDAA 2016. Amendment 189 provided a framework to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay in order to end the practice
of indefinite detention without charge or trial.
Status: Amendment 103 passed by voice vote; Amendment 189 passed by the House. HR 1735 vetoed by the
President on October 22, 2015.
HB 4038: American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015
AND HR 531: Providing for consideration of HB 4038 to require that
supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior
to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, and for other purposes.
Summary: HB 4038 requires that, in addition to the DHS screening, the FBI shall take all actions necessary to en-
sure that each covered person from Iraq or Syria receives a background investigation before U.S. refugee admission.
It targets those nationals or other non citizens who were in those countries on or after March 1, 2011. DHS shall report
monthly to Congress on the total number of admission applications, the number of covered individuals., and retroactive
certifications for preceding months for each person who seeks asylum or refugee status from Iraq or Syria.
HR 531 sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (HR 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and back-
ground investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees.
Bill Status: Both HB 4038 and HR 531 passed the House.

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99th General Assembly, the State of Illinois
I L L I N O I S S E N AT E ( B I L L S O R I G I N AT I N G I N I L S E N AT E )
SB 100: School Code-Student Discipline
Summary: This act makes changes concerning student discipline to the school code. Clearly defines what kinds of dis-
cipline are allowed in schools and when punishments such as suspensions may be used.
Bill Status: Signed into Law on August 24, 2015
SB 250: Government Agency Voter Registration
Summary: Amends the election code to provide that any designated government agency inform an eligible voter of their
right to register to vote and that the agency will assist them in that process.
Bill Status: Vetoed by the Governor on August 12, 2016.
SB 574: Muslim American Advisory Council
Summary: This bill seeks to reinstate the Muslim American Advisory Council that was scrapped by Governor Rauner’s
office. The council has not met since January 20, 2015.
Bill Status: Passed Senate. Referred to the House.
SB 1265: Online Voter Registration
Summary: Amends the Election Code. Provides that online voter registration shall be open for no more than 36 nor less
than 7 days before such election. Effective immediately.
Bill Status: Became Law on August 22, 2013
SB 1304: Police and Community Communications Act
Summary: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. In provision regarding refund of costs, fines, or fees upon
reversal of conviction on a finding of actual innocence, the refund shall be determined by the judge and paid by the
clerk of the court based upon the availability of funds in the subject fund account. Aimed to improve police reforms and
accountability for better community relations, including rules established for wearing body cameras, vehicle dashcam
videos, prohibits the use of chokeholds by police officers, collect data to help end stop and frisk discriminatory policies,
mandate an independent investigation for officer-involved deaths, and other reforms and practices.

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SB 1761: State-Prohibited Transactions
Summary: Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits a State agency from entering into a contract subject to
the Code with a business that boycotts Israel. Requires each of the 5 State-funded retirement systems to make its
best efforts to identify all companies that boycott Israel in which it has direct or indirect holdings and, under certain
circumstances, to divest itself of holdings in those companies.
Bill Status: Became Law on July 23, 2015
SB 2469: School Code-Global Scholar Certificate
Summary: Establishes the Illinois Global Scholars Certificate, which aims to award merit, on the state transcript, to high
school students who have demonstrated global competence. Graduates will have distinction on their transcript that
they successfully completed the module, which will be left up to individual school districts to determine what curricula,
coursework, and service learning efforts will meet criteria.
S. Res. 517: Malcolm X Day
Summary: Designates May 19, 2015 and every May 15 thereafter as Malcolm X Day in the State of Illinois.
Bill Status: Resolution adopted on May 19, 2015
I L L I N O I S H O U S E ( B I L L S O R I G I N AT I N G I N I L H O U S E )
HB 165: Student Prayer-Any Time of Day
Summary: Amends the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act. In a provision allowing students in the public schools to
voluntarily engage in individually initiated, non-disruptive prayer, provides that such praying may take place at any time
during the school day. Effective immediately.
HB 217: Youth Mental Health Protection
Summary: Creates the Youth Mental Health Protection Act. Provides that no mental health provider shall engage in
sexual orientation change efforts with a person under the age of 18. Provides that a mental health provider shall not refer
a client or patient to any individual for the purpose of sexual orientation change efforts. Further provides that any sexual
orientation change effort attempted on a person under the age of 18 or any referral made by a mental health provider
shall be considered unprofessional conduct and shall be subject to discipline by the licensing entity or disciplinary review
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HB 1530: DCFS-Youth Shelters
Summary: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that no facility authorized by the Department of
Children and Family Services (DCFS) to provide temporary residential shelter services to wards of the Department shall
permit any child under the age of 18 to leave the facility for any period of time prior to the child’s complete discharge
from the temporary shelter program.
HB 2471: Criminal Code and Corrections Sentence (Under 18 Years of Age)
Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates mandatory sentences of
natural life imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses committed before they attain 18 years of age. Provides that
on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, when a person was under 18 years of age at the time of the com-
mission of an offense, the court, at the sentencing hearing, shall consider specified factors in determining the appropri-
ate sentence and be given greater discretion in determining an appropriate sentence.
HB 3527: School Setting-Right to Privacy
Summary: Amends the Right to Privacy in the School Setting Act. In provisions allowing a school to request or require
a student to provide a password or other related account information in order to gain access to the student’s account
or profile on a social networking website if the school has reasonable cause to believe that the student’s account on a
social networking website contains evidence that the student has violated a school disciplinary rule or policy, provides
that a school does not have reasonable cause unless a victim or concerned party, such as a parent or guardian, has filed
a complaint with the school or school personnel have observed cyber-bullying taking place.
HB 3599: Student Disclose Mental Health
Summary: Creates the Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Act. Provides that all institutions of higher
learning shall, at or near the time that an incoming student enrolls at the institution of higher learning, provide that stu-
dent the opportunity to pre-authorize in writing the disclosure of certain private mental health information to a designated
person. Provides that all institutions of higher learning shall prepare a form for the purpose of such pre-authorization.
Provides that all institutions of higher learning shall create a policy to ensure that every new student is given the opportu-
nity to complete and submit the form if he or she so desires.

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HB 3763: Various-Personal Service
Summary: The FY 2016 elementary and secondary education budget appropriation bill. Details the amounts
appropriated for General State Aid to the Illinois State Board of Education-- a $244 million increase. Certain budget
allotments included Advanced Placement grants ( $500,000); After School Matters ($2.4 million); Agriculture Education
($1.8 million); Arts and Foreign Language ($500,000); National Board Certifiication of Teachers ($1 million); Regional Safe
Schools ($6.3 million) and Early Childhood Education ($314.2 million).
Bill Status: Became Law on June 24, 2015
HB 4011: State-Prohibited Transactions
Summary: Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits a State agency from entering into a contract subject to the
Code with a business that boycotts Israel. Requires each of the 5 State-funded retirement systems to make its best
efforts to identify all companies that boycott Israel in which it has direct or indirect holdings and, under certain circum-
stances, to divest itself of holdings in those companies.
HB 4025: School Code-Requires Civics Course
Summary: Amends the school code to make funds available for a required civics course in all schools. Subject to funds
being made available from the State Board of Education from appropriations for this purpose, requires every public high
school to include in its curriculum a separate civics course of study with the goal of helping young people acquire and
learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens through-
out their lives.
HB 4096: MHDD-Individual Care Grants
Summary: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) Administrative Act. Defines the terms and
provides procedures under which children are eligible to receive funds for an Individual Care Grant (ICG) for residential
placement due to their mental illness, including alternative in-home or community services in lieu of residential place-
ment, when clinically appropriate.
Bill Status: Became Law on September 10, 2015
HB 4983 School Code-Global Scholar Certification Program
Summary: Amends the School Code. Establishes the State Global Scholar Certification Program to recognize pub-
lic high school graduates who have attained global competence, sufficient for meaningful use in college and a career.
Provides that school district participation in this certification is voluntary. Sets forth the purposes of certification. Re-
quires the State Board of Education to adopt such rules as may be necessary to establish the criteria that students
must achieve to earn certification, which shall minimally include attainment of units of credit in globally focused courses,
service learning experiences, global collaboration and dialogue, and passage of a capstone project demonstrating global
competency, as approved by the participating school district for this purpose. Sets forth the duties of the State Board
and of participating school districts. Provides that no fee may be charged to a student.

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H. Res. 191: Voting Rights Act-50 Years
Summary: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Bill Status: Resolution adopted on February 25, 2015
H. Res. 478: Mental Health Issues
Summary: Acknowledges the seriousness of mental health issues in Illinois and strives to improve awareness and treat-
ment of these issues. Urges the members of the General Assembly to have discussions and forums with their communi-
ties to promote awareness of mental health issues and access to mental health resources. Encourages the members of
the General Assembly and all school districts in Illinois to post information on mental health issues and local treatment
resources on their public websites. Encourages all school districts in Illinois to implement mental health screenings to
properly identify students with mental health problems. Encourages the federal government to improve mental health
awareness, treatment, and funding to improve the lives of citizens struggling with mental health issues.
H. Res. 495: Public Education Priority
Summary: Acknowledges the importance of having a high quality education system and all of the societal benefits that
go along with it. Encourages the General Assembly to make education a priority in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, fully
fund elementary and secondary education, and continue to strive to create an adequately funded and high quality edu-
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Illinois State Constitutional Amendment
A M E N D M E N T 1 : The Transportation Fund Lockbox Amendment-Proposed Amendment to Add Section 11 to Article
IX of the Illinois Constitution
Explanation: The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that pro-
vides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as “transportation funds”) shall be used
exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle
registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (bus-
es and rail), ports, or airports.
Arguments in Favor of the Proposed Amendment
Historically, the State and units of local government have used portions of revenue from transportation funds for other
purposes. Approval of this amendment will ensure that transportation funds are used only for transportation purposes.
This limitation provides a dedicated source of funding for projects that will increase the quality of Illinois’ roads, bridges,
bridge and road safety inspections, and mass transit. Improving the quality of our roads and highways will help reduce
accidents and damage to vehicles caused by road conditions or hazards.
Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment
Approval of the proposed amendment unnecessarily limits the power of the State and local governments to appropriate
public revenues for the general welfare of all Illinoisans in order to protect funding for one particular purpose - trans-
portation. Our elected officials should be asked to prioritize the use of public funds, but this amendment would restrict
their ability to spend funds as the elected officials and taxpayers deem fit. As a result, elected officials may be asked to
reduce funding for other priorities, such as education or social service programs
Further details on this amendment can be read here:
cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/con_amend/ca_english.pdf
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S E N AT O R
M I C H A E L N O L A N D
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S E N AT O R
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P A M E L A
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R I TA M AY F I E L D
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S A R A J I M E N E Z /
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F R A N C E S A N N
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