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American Conservative Union • 1331 H St. NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005 • (202) 347-9388 • conservative.org
The American Conservative Union is taking our hightly touted Congressional Ratings program to State Legislatures for the second year in a row, grading members on their votes on key conservative issues. Last year, we graded State Legislators in the critical battle-ground states of Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia. This year, we are expanding our ratings to fifteen states.
ACU first began rating members of Congress in 1971. Since then, our ratings system has become the most important conservative measuring stick in American politics- the gold standard for voters seeking more information on their representatives’ records.
This expansion of our Conservative Ratings program is part of Chairman Al Cardenas’ vision for building on successful ACU initiatives and taking the fight for conservative principles to the state and local levels. This is part of the ACU five-year plan to bring our ratings to all fifty states- scoring every legislature in every state, every year.
Table of Contents
ACU Board Members
A Letter From The Chairman
How We Selected the Votes
Conservative All-Stars
IL Assembly Vote Description
Assembly Scores
IL Senate Vote Descriptions
Senate Scores
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ACU Presents 2012 State Legislative Ratings
2012
STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGSGUIDE
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Illinois State Capitol Building, Springfield, IL
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Al Cardenas (Chairman)Thomas S. Winter (First Vice Chairman) Donald Devine (Second Vice Chairman) Becky Norton Dunlop (Treasurer)Jameson G. Campaigne, Jr. (Secretary)Joe BastJeffrey BellMorton C. Blackwell Ambassador John BoltonFloyd BrownMuriel ColemanDr. Larry Eastland Paul EricksonCarly FiorinaCharlie GerowAlan M. Gottlieb Van D. Hipp, Jr.
Asa HutchinsonDavid A. Keene Suhail A. KhanJames V. LacyMichael R. Long Honorable Serphin Maltese Carolyn D. Meadows Cleta Mitchell Joseph A. MorrisGrover G. NorquistRon RobinsonAllen RothMatt SchlappFred L. Smith, Jr.Lewis K. Uhler Kirby Wilbur
ACU Board Members
Cleta Mitchell (Chairman)Van D. Hipp, Jr. (Treasurer)Carolyn D. Meadows (Secretary)Al CardenasAmy Noone FrederickTim Goeglein
Millie HallowColin A. HannaDavid KeeneRobert LuddyAmbassador Roger F. NoriegaThomas S. Winter
ACU Foundation Board Members
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1331 H Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 347-9388 Fax: (202) 347-9389www.conservative.org
August 16, 2012
Dear Fellow Conservative,
On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the American Conservative Union’s 2012 State Legislative Ratings for members of the Illinois State Legislature.
Since 1971, our Congressional ratings have become the gold standard in holding every member of Congress accountable for their voting record on the most important issues facing our nation. Last year we brought that same commitment to conservative ideals to the states, by rating members in five legislatures. I am pleased to report that this year we will score 15 states. This is part of the ACU five-year plan to bring our ratings to all fifty states- scoring every legislature in every state, every year. 2012 is a critical election year in the life of our nation and it is important, now more than ever, that Americans have the information to elect true conservatives into office. Now approaching four years under the failed leadership of President Barack Obama, America needs decisive change to rein in reckless spending, restore our standing in the international community and return to the traditional values that made our nation so great. The liberal policies of the Obama administration have energized a national g rassroots conservative movement, bringing change to state and local governments nationwide. Because of this, our 2012 State Legislative Ratings are vital for voters to make informed choices on the future of our nation, especially in battleground states.
We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of courageous conservative leaders fighting for limited government, promoting prosperity and individual freedom, and defending traditional values. Standing by voters around the nation, ACU is leading the way to encourage and help the next generation of c onservative leaders, beginning at the state level.
Thank you for your continued support. I know that together we can ensure America’s best days are still ahead.
Sincerely,
Al CardenasChairman, American Conservative Union
Al Cardenas, ACU Chairman
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STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGS GUIDE
How We Selected the VotesThe American Conservative Union is taking our hightly touted Congressional Ratings program to State Legislatures for the second year in a row, grading members on their votes on key conservative issues. Last year, we graded State Legislators in the critical battleground states of Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia. This year, we are expanding our ratings to fifteen states.
ACU first began rating members of Congress in 1971. Since then, our ratings system has become the most important conservative measuring stick in American politics- the gold standard for voters seeking more information on their representatives’ records.
This expansion of our Conservative Ratings program is part of Chairman Al Cardenas’ vision for building on success-ful ACU initiatives and taking the fight for conservative principles to the state and local levels. This is part of the ACU five-year plan to bring our ratings to all fifty states- scoring every legislature in every state, every year.
Conservative All-Stars of the Illinois General AssemblyDefenders of LibertyACU Defenders of Liberty are those members of the Illinois General Assembly who were present and cast a vote for each adjudicated roll call and scored 100 percent on the ACU 2012 State Legislative Ratings.
Patricia R. BellockMichael G. ConnellyPaul Evans
Dwight KayThomas MorrisonJoe Sosnowski
William E. BradyDarin M. LaHoodKyle McCarterChristine RadognoSue Rezin
Illinois House:Illinois Senate:
ACU ConservativesACU Conservatives are those members of the Illinois General Assembly who scored 80 percent or higher on the ACU 2012 State Legislative Ratings.
Pamela J. AlthoffTim BivinsShane CultraKirk W. Dillard
Dan DuffyGary ForbyMike JacobsThomas Johnson
Chris LauzenWm. Sam McCannMatt MurphyCarole Pankau
Dale A. RighterDave Syverson
Illinois Senate:
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John E. BradleyJohn CavalettoJerry CostelloMike FortnerBrad E. HalbrookNorine Hammond
David HarrisKay HatcherChad HaysRenee KoselChris NyboJoAnn D. Osmond
Sandra PihosDavid ReisWayne RosenthalPam RothTimothy L. SchmitzDarlene J. Senger
Keith SommerJill TracyMike TryonLawrence M. Walsh, Jr.
Illinois House:
True Liberals of the Prairie StateTrue Liberals of the Prairie State are those members of the Illinois General Assembly who scored 0 percent on the ACU 2012 State Legislative Ratings.
Jacqueline Y. CollinsWilliam DelgadoMattie HunterToi W. HutchinsonEmil III JonesKimberly A. LightfordIris Y. MartinezDonne E. Trotter
Monique DavisWilliam DavisMarcus EvansLaShawn K. FordCharles Jefferson
Camille LillyAl RileyMichael SmithArthur Turner
Illinois Senate: Illinois House:
ACU Conservatives Continued
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STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGS GUIDE
Illinois House Vote Descriptions1. SB 1313 Employee Benefits Reform. This bill requires state government employees to contribute to their
retirement health benefits for the first time. ACU supports efforts to bring government employee benefits more in-line with the private sector and supports this bill. The bill passed the House on May 9, 2012 by a vote of 74-43.
2. SB 1566 Fee Increase. This bill increased the driver license fees by 2 percent, putting the fee over $100 for the first time. Revenue would be used to replace cuts to the Park and Conservation Fund already passed. ACU opposes this type of budget sleight-of-hand and opposes this bill. The bill passed the House on May 31, 2012 by a vote of 61-56.
3. SB 1849 Gambling Expansion. This bill would greatly expand casino gambling in Illinois with 5 new casinos and slot machines at six race tracks. The bill was opposed by liberal Governor Pat Quinn as not meeting the minimum ethical requirements for such an expansion. ACU agrees with Governor Quinn and opposes this bill. The bill passed the House on May 23, 2012 by a vote of 69-47.
4. SB 2194 Tax Increase. This bill would increase the state cigarette tax by $1.00. ACU opposes these regressive tax increases and opposes this bill. The bill passed the House on May 25, 2012 by a vote of 60-52.
5. SB 2840 Medicaid Reform. This bill cuts back on the eligibility for Medicaid programs in Illinois, putting it more in-line with a majority of states. ACU supports this type of reform of the Medicaid program, which in its current form, helped create a fiscal crisis in Illinois and supports this bill. The bill passed the House on May 24, 2012 by a vote of 94-22.
6. HB 4085 Amd. #3 Abortion Regulations. This was a so-called “poison pill” amendment to a bill requiring that women seeking an abortion be offered, but not be required, the right to see an ultrasound of the unborn child. The amendment would require all patients to be offered the right to an ultrasound for any medical procedure, such as kidneys, liver, gallbladders and the like. ACU supports the bill and opposes this amendment. This hostile amendment failed to pass the House on March 29, 2012 by a vote of 36-66. No vote was allowed on the bill itself.
7. HB 5007 Medicaid Expansion. Despite the Medicaid reductions in the budget, this bill allows Cook County to begin covering 100,000 uninsured adults and begin a pilot program for single individuals. ACU opposes Medicaid expansion and opposes this bill. The bill passed the Illinois House on May 24, 2012 by a vote of 62-55.
8. HB 5290 Anti-bullying Law. This bill mandates local school districts implement anti-bullying policies without protections asked for by pro-family groups for an opt-out provision regarding programs that teach against a student’s or parents’ religious beliefs. ACU supports religious freedom protection in these laws and opposes this bill. The bill passed the House on March 28, 2012 by a vote of 61-49.
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ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS
SB 1
313
SB 1
566
SB 1
849
SB 2
194
SB 2
840
HB 4
085
Amd.
#3
HB 5
007
HB 5
290
ACU
Co
rrec
tVo
tes C
ast
ACU
%
Repr
esen
tativ
e Na
me
Dist
rict
Party
Acev
edo
2D
+-
-X
(-)
+-
-2
729
%
Arro
yo3
D+
--
-+
+-
-3
838
%
BARI
CKM
AN10
5R
-+
-+
++
++
68
75%
Beis
er11
1D
--
-+
++
++
58
63%
BELL
OCK
47R
++
++
++
++
88
100%
Berr
ios
39D
+-
--
+-
--
28
25%
Biss
17D
+-
+-
+-
--
38
38%
BOST
115
R+
-+
-+
++
+6
875
%
Brad
ley
117
D+
-+
X+
++
+6
786
%
BRAD
Y88
R+
+-
-+
++
+6
875
%
BRAU
ER10
0R
-+
-+
++
++
68
75%
BROW
N10
1R
-+
-+
-+
++
58
63%
Burk
e, D
23D
+-
--
++
--
38
38%
Burk
e, K
36D
++
-X
++
--
47
57%
Carli
1D
+-
--
++
--
38
38%
Cass
idy
14D
--
--
+-
--
18
13%
CAVA
LETT
O10
7R
-+
++
++
++
78
88%
Chap
a La
Via
83D
+-
++
-X
--
37
43%
COLA
DIPI
ETRO
45R
++
--
++
-+
58
63%
COLE
62R
++
++
+-
+(+
)6
875
%
CONN
ELLY
48R
++
++
++
++
88
100%
Cost
ello
116
D-
++
++
++
+7
888
%
Cres
po44
D+
++
++
-+
-6
875
%
CROS
S84
R+
+-
++
X+
-5
771
%
Cunn
ingh
am35
D+
--
-+
+-
-3
838
%
Curr
ie25
D+
-(+
)-
+-
--
48
50%
D'Am
ico
15D
+-
-+
++
--
48
50%
Davi
s, M
27D
--
--
--
--
08
0%
Davi
s, W
30D
--
--
--
--
08
0%
DeLu
ca80
D-
+-
-+
+-
-3
838
%
du B
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t26
D+
--
--
--
-1
813
%
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ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS
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SB 1
313
SB 1
566
SB 1
849
SB 2
194
SB 2
840
HB 4
085
Amd.
#3
HB 5
007
HB 5
290
ACU
Co
rrec
tVo
tes C
ast
ACU
%
Repr
esen
tativ
e Na
me
Dist
rict
Party
Duga
n79
D-
--
-+
+-
-2
825
%
Dunk
in5
D-
--
+-
+-
-2
825
%
DURK
IN82
RX
++
-+
+-
+5
771
%
Evan
s33
D-
--
--
I-
I0
60%
EVAN
S10
2R
++
++
++
++
88
100%
Farn
ham
43D
++
++
+-
+-
68
75%
Feig
enho
ltz12
D+
--
-+
--
-2
825
%
Flow
ers
31D
--
-+
--
--
18
13%
Ford
8D
--
--
--
--
08
0%
FORT
NER
95R
++
++
++
-+
78
88%
Fran
ks63
D+
++
+-
X+
-5
771
%
Gabe
l18
D-
--
-+
--
-1
813
%
GAFF
NEY
52R
++
--
X+
X-
36
50%
Gola
r6
D+
--
--
--
-1
813
%
Gord
on92
D+
X+
--
E-
-2
633
%
HALB
ROOK
109
R+
++
++
I+
I6
610
0%
HAM
MON
D94
R-
++
++
++
+7
888
%
HARR
IS, D
66R
+-
++
++
++
78
88%
Harr
is, G
13D
+-
--
+-
--
28
25%
HATC
HER
50R
++
++
++
+X
77
100%
HAYS
104
R+
+-
++
++
+7
888
%
Hern
ande
z24
D-
--
-+
--
-1
813
%
Howa
rd34
D+
--
-+
--
-2
825
%
Jack
son
114
D+
-+
--
+-
-3
838
%
Jako
bsso
n10
3D
--
--
+-
--
18
13%
Jeffe
rson
67D
--
--
--
--
08
0%
Jone
s29
D+
--
--
--
-1
813
%
KAY
112
R+
++
++
++
+8
810
0%
KOSE
L81
R+
++
-+
++
+7
888
%
Krez
wick
37D
+-
--
++
--
38
38%
Lang
16D
+-
-+
+-
--
38
38%
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SB 1
313
SB 1
566
SB 1
849
SB 2
194
SB 2
840
HB 4
085
Amd.
#3
HB 5
007
HB 5
290
ACU
Co
rrec
tVo
tes C
ast
ACU
%
Repr
esen
tativ
e Na
me
Dist
rict
Party
LEIT
CH73
R+
++
-+
+-
+6
875
%
Lilly
78D
--
--
--
--
08
0%
Lyon
s19
D+
--
-+
+-
(+)
58
63%
Mad
igan
22D
+-
(+)
-+
+-
-5
863
%
MAT
HIAS
53R
++
-+
++
--
58
63%
Mau
tino
76D
--
-X
++
+-
37
43%
May
58D
+-
+-
+-
--
38
38%
May
field
60D
+-
-+
-(-
)-
-2
825
%
McA
sey
85D
++
+X
+-
--
47
57%
MCA
ULIF
FE20
R+
--
++
E-
X3
650
%
Mel
l40
D+
--
-+
--
-2
825
%
MIT
CHEL
L87
R-
+-
+-
++
+5
863
%
MIT
CHEL
L90
R-
+-
++
X+
+5
771
%
MOF
FITT
74R
-+
--
++
++
58
63%
MOR
RISO
N54
R+
++
++
++
+8
810
0%
MOR
THLA
ND71
R-
+-
++
++
+6
875
%
MUL
LIGA
N65
R-
++
-+
--
+4
850
%
Mus
sman
56D
++
++
+-
+-
68
75%
Nekr
itz57
D+
-+
-+
--
-3
838
%
NYBO
41R
++
+-
++
++
78
88%
OSM
OND
61R
++
+-
++
++
78
88%
Penn
y11
3D
+-
--
++
++
58
63%
Phel
ps11
8D
--
++
++
++
68
75%
PIHO
S42
R+
++
++
X+
-6
786
%
POE
99R
-+
-+
++
++
68
75%
PRIT
CHAR
D70
R-
++
-+
++
+6
875
%
RAM
EY55
R+
-+
++
X-
+5
771
%
REBO
LETT
I46
R+
+-
-+
++
+6
875
%
REIS
108
R-
++
++
++
+7
888
%
Rile
y38
D-
--
--
--
-0
80%
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012
HO
USE
VO
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+ in favor of the ACU position; - in opposition to the ACU position; (+) announcement in favor of the ACU position; (-) announcement in opposition to the ACU position; X did not vote; I Ineligible to vote; E Excused absence
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SB 1
313
SB 1
566
SB 1
849
SB 2
194
SB 2
840
HB 4
085
Amd.
#3
HB 5
007
HB 5
290
ACU
Co
rrec
tVo
tes C
ast
ACU
%
Repr
esen
tativ
e Na
me
Dist
rict
Party
Rita
28D
--
--
+X
--
17
14%
ROSE
110
R-
+-
-+
X+
+4
757
%
ROSE
NTHA
L98
R-
++
++
++
+7
888
%
ROTH
75R
++
-+
++
++
78
88%
SACI
A89
R+
--
-+
++
+5
863
%
SAVI
ANO
77R
++
-+
++
--
58
63%
SCHM
ITZ
49R
++
+X
++
-+
67
86%
SENG
ER96
R+
++
-+
++
+7
888
%
Sent
e59
D+
++
++
-+
-6
875
%
Smith
10D
--
--
-X
-X
06
0%
SOM
MER
106
R-
++
++
++
+7
888
%
SOSN
OWSK
I69
R+
++
++
++
+8
810
0%
Soto
4D
+-
--
+-
--
28
25%
SULL
IVAN
51R
+-
-+
++
++
68
75%
Thap
edi
32D
--
++
-(-
)-
-2
825
%
TRAC
Y93
R+
+-
++
X+
X5
683
%
TRYO
N64
R+
-+
++
++
+7
888
%
Turn
er9
D-
--
--
--
-0
80%
UNES
91R
-+
-+
++
+X
57
71%
Vers
choo
re72
D-
--
++
++
+5
863
%
Wal
sh86
D+
++
++
I+
I6
610
0%
WAT
SON
97R
-+
+-
++
++
68
75%
Will
iam
s11
D-
--
-+
--
-1
813
%
WIN
TERS
68R
+-
--
++
-+
48
50%
Yarb
roug
h7
D+
--
-+
--
-2
825
%
Zale
wski
21D
+-
--
++
--
38
38%
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STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGS GUIDE
Illinois Senate Vote Descriptions1. SB 1313 Employee Benefits Reform. This bill requires state government employees to contribute to their
retirement health benefits for the first time. ACU supports efforts to bring government employee benefits more in-line with the private sector and supports this bill. The bill passed the Senate on May 10, 2012 by a vote of 31-20.
2. SB 1566 Fee Increase. This bill increased the driver license fees by 2 percent, putting the fee over $100 for the first time. Revenue would be used to replace cuts to the Park and Conservation Fund already passed. ACU opposes this type of budget sleight-of-hand and opposes this bill. The bill failed to pass the Senate on May 31, 2012 by a vote of 33-21. Under the rules, a budget bill after May 31 requires 36 votes to pass.
3. SB 1849 Gambling Expansion. This bill would greatly expand casino gambling in Illinois with 5 new casinos and slot machines at six race tracks. The bill was opposed by liberal Governor Pat Quinn as not meeting the minimum ethical requirements for such an expansion. ACU agrees with Governor Quinn and opposes this bill. The bill passed the Senate on May 31, 2012 by a vote of 30-26.
4. SB 2194 Tax Increase. This bill would increase the state cigarette tax by $1.00. ACU opposes these regressive tax increases and opposes this bill. The bill passed the Senate on May 29, 2012 by a vote of 31-27.
5. SB 2840 Medicaid Reform. This bill cuts back on the eligibility for Medicaid programs in Illinois, putting it more in-line with a majority of states. ACU supports this type of reform of the Medicaid program, which in its current form, helped create a fiscal crisis in Illinois and supports this bill. The bill passed the Senate on May 24, 2012 by a vote of 44-13.
6. HB 5007 Medicaid Expansion. Despite the Medicaid reductions in the budget, this bill allows Cook County to begin covering 100,000 uninsured adults and begin a pilot program for single individuals. ACU opposes Medicaid expansion and opposes this bill. The bill passed the Illinois Senate on May 24, 2012 by a vote of 35-22.
7. HB 5290 Anti-bullying Law. This bill mandates local school districts implement anti-bullying policies without protections asked for by pro-family groups for an opt-out provision. The denied opt-out is regarding programs that teach against a student’s or parents’ religious beliefs. ACU supports religious freedom protection in these laws and opposes this bill. The bill failed to pass the Senate on May 29, 2012 by a vote of 29-21. Under the rules, a bill must get 30 votes to pass.
8. HB 5440 Tax Increase. This bill imposes a 5% tax on direct satellite TV companies. ACU opposes these taxes that ultimately are paid by the consumer and opposes this bill. The bill passed the Senate on May 31, 2012 by a vote of 30-27.
ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS
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313
SB 1
566
SB 1
849
SB 2
194
SB 2
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HB 5
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290
HB 5
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++
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+7
888
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BOM
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850
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MUR
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