Members, these two bills need our help in Illinois. I know it can feel overwhelming as we have so many bills that need our attention right now, but please do what you can. Saving our states is very important at the moment. Any help you can give is very much appreciated.

Illinois (2009) Session

Bill: HB5756

Last action: 1/13/2009 House Session Sine Die:
Meaning: The House adjourned sine die. without fixing a day for future action or meeting:

Mission: encourge the House to Support HB5756 and continue with further action on this bill.

Task: Call, Fax, e-mail

Message: (Example)


To the Honorable Senator ___________,

I'm writing / calling to ask Senator __________ for your support in getting HB 5756 brought forward for further action and passed, it is time everyone in our law enforcement work together and finally begin to carry out all aspects of law enforcement, be it civil or criminal it is time to get serious, we have waited 22 years for our laws to be enforced, Identifiying and deporting must be part of the process, It is time to send a message to the rest of the country and the world, we are a law abiding state/country and we will enforce our laws.

Respectfully.
XXXXXXX


Synopsis: HB 5756
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that upon admission of a committed person to a facility of the Department of Corrections or to a facility of the Department of Juvenile Justice and upon the discharge of such person from either such Department, each such Department, if it suspects that such person is an alien of the United States who is unlawfully present within the United States in violation of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act shall notify the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the admission or discharge of such alien from the facility.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta ... egID=37408
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HB 4142 TAXPAYER & CITIZEN PROTECTION

Mission: Support HB 4142

Task: Call, Fax, e-mail

Message: (Example)

To the Honorable Senator ___________,

I'm writing / calling to ask Senator __________ To please support bill HB 4142, there are so many great things in this bill that finally protects the citizens of Illinois, from transporting illegal aliens, to e-verifiy which is a must in protecting jobs for Americans . In-state tuition for illegals is not just against federal law it is a slap in the face to all American citizens from the other 49 states. The bill actually protects our taxpayer money from illegal aliens receiving public benefits. It is time for our Representatives to take a stand and uphold their oath of office they make to the citizens of Illinois, we Americans are getting so fed up the tea parties are about to begin, and all we ask is for you to represent us, not people who break the laws of our state/country and then you allow them benefit from it.

Respectfully,
XXXXXXXX

House Sponsors
Introduced 2/27/2009 by,
Rep. Harry R. Ramey Jr.

Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/27/2009 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
2/27/2009 House First Reading
2/27/2009 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/4/2009 House Assigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee
3/13/2009 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Synopsis: HB 4142
Creates the Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and amends various Acts. Prohibits the transportation or concealment of illegal aliens, and makes a violation a Class 4 felony. Provides that an educational institution may issue an identification card only to a United States Citizen or national or a legal permanent resident alien; provides for exceptions. Requires State and local agencies to verify (i) the federal employment authorization status of all new employees and (ii) the lawful presence in the U.S. of applicants for public benefits. Directs the Attorney General to negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Illinois and the federal government concerning the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws in this State. Provides that an individual who is not lawfully present in the U.S. is not eligible for certain postsecondary education benefits. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue an Illinois Identification Card or driver's license or permit only to a United States Citizen or national or a legal permanent resident alien, with exceptions. Provides for withholding of Illinois income tax in connection with a failure to verify federal employment authorization. Requires a determination of the citizenship status of a person charged with a felony or DUI and confined in a municipal or county jail. Makes changes concerning an in-state tuition charge for non-citizen college and university students. Makes it a civil rights violation for an employer to discharge a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien while retaining an unauthorized alien hired after July 1, 2010. Makes other changes.
Full text:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billsta ... 76#actions

Rules comittee members:

Chairperson : Barbara Flynn Currie D
repcurrie@sbcglobal.net

Republican Spokesperson : William B. Black R
District Email: wbblack@cooketech.net

Member: Lou Lang D
Capitol Email: reploulang@aol.com

Member: Timothy L. Schmitz R
District Email: ilrep49@sbcglobal.net

Member: Arthur L. Turner D
Capitol Email: turneral@ilga.gov