The American Conservative Union

2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGS GUIDE ILLINOIS

ACU Presents 2012 Table of Contents State Legislative Ratings ACU Board Members 2 A Letter From The Chairman 3 The American Conservative Union is taking our hightly touted Congressional Ratings program to State Legislatures for the second How We Selected the Votes 4 year in a row, grading members on their votes on key conservative Conservative All-Stars 4 issues. Last year, we graded State Legislators in the critical battle- IL Assembly Vote Description 6 ground states of Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia. This year, we are expanding our ratings to fifteen states. Assembly Scores 7 IL Senate Vote Descriptions 11 ACU first began rating members of Congress in 1971. Since then, Senate Scores 12 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. Illinois State Capitol Building, Springfield, IL

American Conservative Union • 1331 H St. NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005 • (202) 347-9388 • conservative.org ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS

ACU Board Members

Al Cardenas (Chairman) Asa Hutchinson Thomas S. Winter (First Vice Chairman) David A. Keene Donald Devine (Second Vice Chairman) Suhail A. Khan Becky Norton Dunlop (Treasurer) James V. Lacy Jameson G. Campaigne, Jr. (Secretary) Michael R. Long Joe Bast Honorable Serphin Maltese Jeffrey Bell Carolyn D. Meadows Morton C. Blackwell Cleta Mitchell Ambassador John Bolton Joseph A. Morris Floyd Brown Grover G. Norquist Muriel Coleman Ron Robinson Dr. Larry Eastland Allen Roth Paul Erickson Matt Schlapp Carly Fiorina Fred L. Smith, Jr. Charlie Gerow Lewis K. Uhler Alan M. Gottlieb Kirby Wilbur Van D. Hipp, Jr.

ACU Foundation Board Members

Cleta Mitchell (Chairman) Millie Hallow Van D. Hipp, Jr. (Treasurer) Colin A. Hanna Carolyn D. Meadows (Secretary) David Keene Al Cardenas Robert Luddy Amy Noone Frederick Ambassador Roger F. Noriega Tim Goeglein Thomas S. Winter

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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. Al Cardenas, ACU Chairman

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 Cardenas Chairman, American Conservative Union

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How We Selected the Votes 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 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 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.

Conservative All-Stars of the Illinois General Assembly Defenders of Liberty ACU 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.

Illinois Senate: Illinois House: William E. Brady Patricia R. Bellock Dwight Kay Darin M. LaHood Michael G. Connelly Thomas Morrison Kyle McCarter Paul Evans Joe Sosnowski Christine Radogno Sue Rezin

ACU Conservatives ACU Conservatives are those members of the Illinois General Assembly who scored 80 percent or higher on the ACU 2012 State Legislative Ratings.

Illinois Senate: Pamela J. Althoff Dan Duffy Chris Lauzen Dale A. Righter Tim Bivins Gary Forby Wm. Sam McCann Dave Syverson Shane Cultra Mike Jacobs Matt Murphy Kirk W. Dillard Thomas Johnson Carole Pankau

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ACU Conservatives Continued

Illinois House: John E. Bradley David Harris Sandra Pihos Keith Sommer John Cavaletto Kay Hatcher David Reis Jill Tracy Jerry Costello D. Alan Hays Wayne Rosenthal Mike Tryon Mike Fortner Renee Kosel Pam Roth Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr. Brad E. Halbrook Chris Nybo Timothy L. Schmitz Norine Hammond JoAnn D. Osmond Darlene J. Senger

True Liberals of the Prairie State

True Liberals of the Badger State are those members of the Illinois General Assembly who scored 0 percent on the ACU 2012 State Legislative Ratings.

Illinois Senate: Illinois House: Jacqueline Y. Collins Monique Davis Camille Lilly William Delgado William Davis Al Riley Mattie Hunter Paul Evans Michael Smith Toi W. Hutchinson LaShawn K. Ford Arthur Turner Emil III Jones Charles Jefferson Kimberly A. Lightford Iris Y. Martinez Donne E. Trotter

5 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGS GUIDE ILLINOIS Illinois House Vote Descriptions 1. 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.

6 ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS 0% 0% 88% 75% 71% 38% 50% 50% 38% 13% 75% 63% 13% 88% 38% 75% 75% 63% 43% 25% 38% 75% 38% 57% 86% 29% 38% 75% 63% 100% 100% ACU % 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 8 8 8 Votes Cast Votes 8 7 6 5 3 4 4 3 1 6 0 5 1 7 3 3 0 6 6 5 8 2 3 6 3 4 6 2 3 6 5 ACU Correct ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + (+) HB 5290 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5007 ------X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 4085 Amd. #3 - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (-) SB 2840 ------X X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2194 ------+ + + + + + + + + + (+) SB 1849 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1566 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1313 R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Party 2 1 3 44 84 35 25 15 27 26 48 80 62 83 36 30 23 45 39 17 14 88 47 116 107 100 101 115 117 105 111 District HOUSE VOTES + in favor of the ACU position; - opposition to (+) announcement (-) X did not vote; I Ineligible E Excused absence Representative Name Representative ILLINOIS 2012 Costello Crespo CROSS Cunningham Currie D'Amico Davis, M du Buclet CONNELLY DeLuca COLE CAVALETTO Chapa LaVia Burke, K Burke, Davis, W BRAUER BROWN D Burke, COLADIPIETRO Acevedo Berrios Biss BOST Bradley Cassidy Carli BRADY Arroyo BARICKMAN Beiser BELLOCK

7 ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS 0% 0% 0% 38% 38% 88% 13% 50% 88% 88% 71% 13% 25% 88% 13% 33% 38% 25% 88% 25% 25% 71% 25% 13% 75% 13% 13% 100% 100% 100% 100% ACU % 8 8 8 8 8 6 8 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Votes Cast Votes 7 3 3 7 1 3 7 7 5 1 7 2 7 1 8 2 6 0 3 2 2 2 5 0 8 2 1 6 1 0 1 ACU Correct I I ------X + + + + + + + + HB 5290 ------X + + + + + + + + + + HB 5007 I I ------X E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 4085 Amd. #3 ------X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2840 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2194 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1849 ------X + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1566 ------X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1313 R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Party 6 5 8 16 37 92 66 63 18 52 24 34 81 94 95 50 13 82 33 31 79 43 12 67 29 114 104 109 103 102 112 District HOUSE VOTES + in favor of the ACU position; - opposition to (+) announcement (-) X did not vote; I Ineligible E Excused absence Representative Name Representative ILLINOIS 2012 Lang Krezwick Gordon Golar D HARRIS, Franks Gabel GAFFNEY Jackson HAYS Hernandez Howard KOSEL HALBROOK HAMMOND FORTNER Jakobsson HATCHER Harris, G Dunkin DURKIN Evans EVANS Flowers Ford Dugan Farnham Feigenholtz Jefferson Jones KAY

8 ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS 0% 0% 63% 63% 63% 43% 38% 25% 75% 88% 38% 88% 88% 75% 75% 57% 50% 25% 63% 63% 75% 71% 63% 75% 50% 86% 75% 75% 71% 100% ACU % 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 7 Votes Cast Votes 8 0 5 5 5 3 3 2 0 6 7 3 7 7 6 4 3 2 5 5 6 5 5 8 6 4 6 6 6 6 5 ACU Correct ------X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (+) HB 5290 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5007 ------X X X E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (-) HB 4085 Amd. #3 - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2840 ------X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2194 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + (+) SB 1849 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1566 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1313 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D Party 22 53 76 58 60 85 19 38 41 61 57 73 78 20 40 87 90 42 74 54 71 65 56 99 70 55 46 108 113 118 District HOUSE VOTES + in favor of the ACU position; - opposition to (+) announcement (-) X did not vote; I Ineligible E Excused absence Representative Name Representative ILLINOIS 2012 Madigan MATHIAS Mautino May Mayfield McAsey Lyons REIS Riley NYBO OSMOND Penny Nekritz LEITCH Lilly MCAULIFFE Mell MITCHELL MITCHELL Phelps PIHOS MOFFITT MORRISON MORTHLAND MULLIGAN Mussman POE PRITCHARD RAMEY REBOLETTI

9 ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS 0% 0% 25% 38% 25% 13% 50% 88% 63% 25% 83% 75% 88% 75% 14% 75% 71% 63% 57% 88% 88% 63% 86% 88% 100% 100% ACU % 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 8 8 8 6 8 6 8 8 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 7 8 Votes Cast Votes 2 3 2 0 1 4 0 7 8 5 6 2 5 6 7 6 1 6 5 5 4 7 7 5 6 7 ACU Correct I ------X X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5290 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5007 I - - - - - X X X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (-) HB 4085 Amd. #3 - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2840 ------X + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2194 ------+ + + + + + + + + + SB 1849 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1566 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1313 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D Party 7 4 9 21 93 68 69 86 51 64 97 32 11 10 91 72 49 98 75 89 77 28 96 59 106 110 District HOUSE VOTES + in favor of the ACU position; - opposition to (+) announcement (-) X did not vote; I Ineligible E Excused absence Representative Name Representative ILLINOIS 2012 Zalewski TRACY WINTERS Yarbrough SOMMER SOSNOWSKI Walsh Soto SULLIVAN TRYON WATSON Thapedi Turner Williams ROSE Smith UNES Verschoore SCHMITZ ROSENTHAL ROTH SACIA SAVIANO Rita SENGER Sente

10 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RATINGS GUIDE ILLINOIS Illinois Senate Vote Descriptions 1. 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.

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.

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.

11 ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 13% 13% 38% 75% 25% 25% 13% 88% 75% 50% 88% 88% 75% 83% 88% 88% 50% 86% 25% 57% 43% 100% 100% 100% ACU % 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 6 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 7 8 7 Votes Cast Votes 0 2 1 1 3 6 2 2 1 8 7 6 4 7 7 0 7 0 6 5 7 7 8 4 0 6 2 4 0 3 ACU Correct ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5440 ------X + + + + + + + + + + + (+) (+) (+) HB 5290 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + HB 5007 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (-) SB 2840 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2194 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + (+) (+) (+) SB 1849 ------X X X X + + + + + + + + + + SB 1566 ------X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1313 R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Party 6 5 2 3 19 16 56 39 29 33 57 52 46 44 26 59 54 50 24 48 14 45 11 36 35 32 53 37 40 42 District SENATE VOTES SENATE Senator Name + in favor of the ACU position; - opposition to (+) announcement (-) X did not vote; I Ineligible E Excused absence ILLINOIS 2012 Crotty Cullerton Collins Collins Haine Harmon Garrett Kotowski Clayborne Frerichs Koehler BRADY DUFFY Forby JONES BOMKE DILLARD JOHNSON Jones BIVINS Delgado Landek Jacobs JOHNSON ALTHOFF CULTRA LAHOOD Hutchinson Holmes Hunter

12 ILLINOIS 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE RANKINGS 0% 0% 0% 13% 88% 75% 13% 14% 86% 88% 43% 25% 75% 25% 25% 43% 38% 13% 75% 50% 88% 29% 71% 50% 86% 100% 100% 100% 100% ACU % 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 4 8 8 7 8 7 7 8 8 7 Votes Cast Votes X = Did not vote.; E= Excused Absence 8 1 7 6 8 1 1 6 7 3 2 6 0 0 2 2 3 3 1 3 4 7 2 8 7 5 0 4 6 ACU Correct ------X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5440 ------X X + + + + + + + + + + (+) (+) (+) HB 5290 ------X X + + + + + + + + + + + HB 5007 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (-) SB 2840 ------X + + + + + + + + + + + + + SB 2194 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + + SB 1849 ------+ + + + + + + + + + + (+) SB 1566 ------X X X X X + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (-) SB 1313 R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Party 8 7 9 1 4 13 41 34 43 23 47 51 22 49 30 58 27 10 31 18 20 28 55 21 12 25 15 38 17 District SENATE VOTES SENATE Senator Name + in favor of the ACU position; - opposition to (+) announcement (-) X did not vote; I Ineligible E Excused absence ILLINOIS 2012 Raoul RADOGNO SYVERSON McGuire PANKAU Sullivan MCCARTER Noland Silverstein Steans Schoenberg MCCANN Link LUECHTEFELD MURPHY Mulroe Munoz SCHMIDT Maloney Martinez Lightford MILLNER RIGHTER SANDACK Sandoval LAUZEN Meeks REZIN Trotter

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The American Conservative Union is proud to a project of present CPAC Colorado, held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Crowne NEWT GINGRICH SEAN HANNITY Plaza Denver International Airport. CPAC ANN COULTER Colorado takes the fight for the future of sponsored by America directly to an important battleground state, and the site of the broken promises made to the American people in Denver the night President Obama accepted his party’s nomination in 2008. Denver will also be the site HUGH HEWITT MIKE HUCKABEE LAURA INGRAHAM of the first Presidential debate, where -- the night before CPAC Colorado—the President’s failed leadership will be on full display.

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