The following legislation guided through the Illinois State Senate by Karen McConnaughay took effect on January 1, 2019: House Bill 4476 (B. Stewart) – Makes various changes to the Vehicle Code and removes the requirement that a driver sign a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Karen McConnaughay
After twenty-four years in public office, State Senator Karen McConnaughay left office for a position in the private secotor. Her successor, Don DeWitte, chosen by the Kane County Republican Party Chairman with the concurrence of his McHenry County counterpartreplaced her … Continue reading
Just three days after State Senator Pam Althoff announced her resignation, State Senator Karen McConnaughay will officialy leave ofice. McConnaughay announced earlier that she intended to resign to take a job in the private sector. McConnaughay will be replaced by … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases Vows to veto gun dealer licensing bill again; urges action on broad public safety plan CHICAGO (July … Continue reading
Holding the majority of votes in State Rep. Karen McConnaughay’s State Senate District, Kane County Republican Party Chairman Ken Shepro decided to appoint former St. Charles City Councilman and Mayor Don DeWitte to replace her. Having a decidedly minority vote in the … Continue reading
When last we looked at the State Senate District that Karen McConnaughay now holds, there were six candidates to replace her on the ballot this fall: State Rep. Allen Skillicorn – East Dundee Don DeWitte –former St. Charles Mayor, Kane … Continue reading
Yesterday, State Senator Karen McConnaughay has filed the official paperwork to withdraw her name from the General Election ballot. She was elected to the State Senate in 2012, following multiple terms chairing the Kane County Board. Seeking appointment to fill … Continue reading
Here’s where you should send your resume and other relevant information: 33rdSenateVacancy@gmail.com The Republican 33rd District Legislative Committee will hold interviews of applicants wishing to fill the vacancy in nomination resulting from Senator Karen McConnaughay’s withdrawal as a candidate at the … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay:: Gov. signs ethics reform bill, McConnaughay says more still needs to be done Springfield, IL… State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) applauds the Governor for signing House Bill 138 today, which improves … Continue reading
State Senator Karen McConnaughay has decided not to run for re-election this fall. She sent the following email to Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady: “The purpose of this letter is to inform you that I have decided to not seek … Continue reading
State Sen. Karen McConnaughay is given credit by Better Government Association writer Madeleine Doubek for helping “drive” ethics reform this session. McConauhay said, ““I’m hopeful there was enough demonstration by rank-and-file members that there is momentum. This is just the beginning of … Continue reading
The legislation (Senate Bill 3256) requiring a 72-hour waiting period between the time when one buys a gun and when one is allowed to take it from the store has passed both the Senate and the House. Here is how … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay bill provides Illinois police with real-time notifications on a person’s criminal activity Springfield, IL… Legislation allowing Illinois to enter into the FBI’s Next Generation Identification Rap Back Program passed the Senate … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay calls for independent investigation into Rep. Cassidy’s allegations Springfield, IL… State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) joins several other lawmakers in calling for an investigation following the recent allegations made by … Continue reading
A commenter to one of the articles about State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill that would allow voters to abolish their township by referendum suggested that McHenry County Senators were opposed to the legislation. Word has come from State Senator Karen … Continue reading
Looking at an email from the Better Government Association, I found an endorsement of State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637, of fifteen bills the organization is supported. The email describes the bill like this: HB 4637: Allows the board … Continue reading
A press release from David McSweeney: Senate passes McConchie legislation allowing for multi-year vehicle registration Springfield, IL… Legislation giving motorists the option to register their vehicles for more than one year at a time would provide a convenience and save … Continue reading
Former State Senator Steve Rauschenberger must be smiling. His family operated a furniture store in Downtown Elgin and took up the cause of charging sales tax on goods purchased over the internet from other states. Ironically, it was a U.S. … Continue reading
From the Illinois Family Institute, re-published with permission: Pro-Life Groups Withdraw Support from Republican Senators that Supported the ERA Written by John Biver The leaders of six pro-life organizations issued a public statement on Friday criticizing the 8 Republican state … Continue reading
The following is published with permission from the Illinois Family Institute ERA Passes Illinois Senate Written By Laurie Higgins In a stunning display of ignorance, the Illinois State Senate just voted 43-12 in favor of the resolution to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment. … Continue reading