Stories tagged with: senate
House advances assault weapon ban, Senate giving it ‘extensive review’
Story courtesy of Capitol News Illinois
A bill that would ban the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois advanced out of the state House on Thursday and now awaits action in the Senate.
The bill was prompted in large part by the July 4... Read More.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin – Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act
Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Senate Republican Caucus Chair Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and House Assistant Minority Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) today introduced the People’s Independent Maps Act to allow Illinois legislative redistricting maps to be created... Read More.
Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee
Lifelong farmer State Sen.Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be leading ag-related legislative efforts for Republicans in the Illinois Senate as the ranking GOP-member of the chamber’s Agriculture Committee.
“Our family farms and agri-businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Sen. Bailey. “As someone who... Read More.
Illinois Senate Cancels Session
The Illinois Senate has announced the cancelation of this week’s session.
Senate President Don Harmon and Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie said Thursday that policies are being developed to allow the body to safely conduct business during the pandemic. The leaders say that procedures should... Read More.
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Introduce Responsible Reopening and Rehiring Legislation with Sponsor Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is introducing a measure, Senate Bill 3993, to expedite the reopening of business in Illinois in the safest, most equitable way possible. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), directs the Illinois... Read More.
Illinois Senate could Vote on Fingerprinting for FOID this Fall
The Illinois Senate could take action on a measure to require Illinois residents to submit fingerprints to get a Firearm Owners Identification card when lawmakers return this October.
A Second Amendment advocate is urging police groups to oppose the bill.
Senate Bill 1966 passed the House... Read More.
Bailey to Launch Campaign for State Senate Seat Today
State Representative Darren Bailey will be in Fairfield today to formally announce his intention to seek the 55th State Senate District seat. Bailey’s announcement will be held at the Wayne County Courthouse, 301 East Main in Fairfield, at noon. The seat is currently held... Read More.
Senate Bill 2638 would Allow Local Governments to Kick the Debt Can down the Road
A government finance watchdog is warning that a bill on Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk could allow local governments to use accounting practices shunned by many private businesses.
Senate Bill 2638 would allow local governments to file annual reports to the Illinois Comptroller based off... Read More.