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Villivalam passes legislation to provide for safer, more affordable transit

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Category: Senator Ram Villivalam News
Thursday, May 18, 2023 03:37 PM
  • Villivalam
  • Transportation Safety
  • HB1342

villivalam rta 051823SPRINGFIELD – To make public transit safer, stronger and more affordable, State Senator Ram Villivalam led a comprehensive public transit plan through the Senate.

“Public transportation is used by hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents every day,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “We are building a transit plan that includes all communities and creates a more equitable future for residents who rely on our transportation system.”

Read more: Villivalam passes legislation to provide for safer, more affordable transit

Bipartisan group of Senators outline critical response plan for schools, law enforcement

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Category: Senator Meg Loughran Cappel News
Thursday, May 18, 2023 01:40 PM
  • Bipartisanship
  • Loughran Cappel
  • School Crisis Response Plans

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SPRINGFIELD – Working across the aisle and in tandem with police chiefs and education officials, members of the Illinois Senate outlined an initiative at a press conference Thursday to enhance crisis response plans in case of a school emergency.

“As a former special education teacher, I spent 15 years in the classroom. I also have three children of my own, one who is now a teacher,” said State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Parents shouldn’t have immense fear that their kids are unsafe at school and teachers shouldn’t be put in a situation where they are on the front line. This is a commonsense approach to protect the people who educate our youth.”

The bipartisan proposal would allow public schools to obtain crisis response mapping data and provide copies to appropriate law enforcement and first responders to use in the event of an emergency.

 

Read more: Bipartisan group of Senators outline critical response plan for schools, law enforcement

Senate South Suburban Corridor Members celebrate new airport, bringing jobs and revenue to the area

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Category: Member News
Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:06 AM
  • Hastings
  • Harris
  • Joyce
  • Illinois Airports
  • South Suburban Airport

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SPRINGFIELD – The South Suburban Airport may soon be reality, thanks to the Senate members of the South Suburbs.

“This is a touchdown for communities across the South Suburbs,” said State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey). “This airport will serve as an economic engine for our communities and provide local businesses with access to global markets for generations to come.”

For the last 40 years, lawmakers have attempted to secure a south suburban airport in the Monee community. The measure – spearheaded by Harris – passed on Wednesday, would require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport.

Read more: Senate South Suburban Corridor Members celebrate new airport, bringing jobs and revenue to the area

Villa bill to cover emergency workers’ health insurance passes Senate

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Category: Senator Karina Villa News
Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:39 AM
  • First Responders
  • Health Insurance
  • Villanueva
  • HB3249

Sen. Karina Villa

SPRINGFIELD – To guarantee emergency workers — including firefighters, police officers and probation officers — have quality health insurance in the event they are injured on the job, State Senator Karina Villa passed a bill from the Senate on Wednesday. 

“Emergency workers are the first on a scene when something goes wrong; they protect our communities and deserve our protection in return,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “This legislation will protect those who are gravely injured on the job by making sure their employers cover their health insurance.”

House Bill 3249 requires public employers to pay the full premium of a health insurance plan for a current employee, their spouse or their dependents if the employee is a full-time law enforcement officer, correctional or correctional probation officer or firefighter who has suffered a catastrophic injury or was killed in the line of duty.

Read more: Villa bill to cover emergency workers’ health insurance passes Senate

Koehler measure to prohibit price gouging of generic medication passes Senate

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Category: Senator Dave Koehler News
Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:16 AM
  • Koehler
  • Human Services

051123CM0347rSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler passed an initiative to prohibit price gouging of essential medication.

“Medication should be affordable for all Illinoisans,” said Koehler (D – Peoria). “This legislation addresses the schemes companies will go through to churn a profit off of someone’s health.”

Read more: Koehler measure to prohibit price gouging of generic medication passes Senate

Senator Glowiak Hilton measure to help families of fallen veterans receive accurate benefits

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Thursday, May 18, 2023 09:04 AM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • HB2856
  • Families of Veterans

032323CM0381rSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton passed a measure to require vital records to indicate whether a service-related injury contributed to a veteran’s death.

“By not listing contributing factors behind a veteran’s death, we are potentially leaving out important information for their families,” said Glowiak Hilton (D – Western Springs). “Including these factors will ensure families receive the correct compensation after the death of their loved ones.”

House Bill 2856 would require vital records to list contributing factors behind a veteran’s death. This requirement would ensure survivor benefits and other rights are addressed if the death was caused by a service-related injury.

“During such a traumatic time, we need to ensure we are taking the right steps to give families the information they need.” said Glowiak Hilton. “After the large sacrifice our veterans have made for our state and nation, the least we can do is make sure their deaths are accurately reported.”

House Bill 2856 passed the Senate Wednesday.

Belt pushes for boosting electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy investments

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Category: Senator Christopher Belt News
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 08:47 PM
  • Belt
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electric Vehicle Industry
  • SB2576

belt 051723 2SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt is pushing for tax credits for electric vehicle manufacturers as part of the General Assembly’s final revenue package.

This will incentivize electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy investments in Illinois and will pave the way for significant economic growth and a cleaner, more sustainable future for the state.

“Tax credits for electric vehicle and renewable energy manufacturers will result in economic prosperity in our state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “In addition, this will send a clear message that Illinois is open for a favorable business environment and committed to sustainable innovation.”

Senate Bill 2576 would establish tax credits, known as Renewable Energy Vehicle credits, for qualifying electric vehicle and renewable energy manufactures that make substantial investments in capital improvements and maintain a strong workforce. To qualify, businesses must invest a minimum of $500 million in capital improvements and retain at least 800 full-time employees at the project site.

Belt’s proposal does not require businesses to create new jobs in order to be eligible for the tax credits if they enter into an agreement after the bill becomes a law and before June 1, 2024. This provides flexibility to ensure that existing businesses in the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors can also benefit from the REV credits while focusing on expanding their business operations.

“This truly would be a win-win for both our economy and our environment,” said Belt. “Boosting electric vehicle manufacturing will build a more prosperous future for our state.”

As budget and revenue negotiations continue, Belt will continue to push for this tax credit to be part of the General Assembly’s final proposal.

Turner measure to incentivize gardening heads to governor’s desk

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Category: Senator Doris Turner News
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 07:31 PM
  • Turner
  • Gardening
  • HB3892
  • IDHA

020723CM0192rSPRINGFIELD – To promote community gardening, State Senator Doris Turner championed a measure that would provide incentives for affordable housing projects that incorporate urban and suburban gardening.

“Gardening can help households cut down on food costs,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Providing affordable housing units an incentive to garden allows residents to have access to nutritional foods right outside their doors.”

House Bill 3892 would allow the Illinois Housing Development Authority to develop a program that provides incentives for affordable housing projects that incorporate urban and suburban gardening.

Read more: Turner measure to incentivize gardening heads to governor’s desk

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  3. Preston passes new measure to provide state IDs to inmates before release
  4. Senate approves Belt measure to ensure fair compensation for teachers
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