State Rep. Steve Andersson decided not to run for re-election. Here are the bills he sponsored that went into effect on New Year’s Day: House Bill 5288 (T. Bivins) – Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and maintain an … Continue reading
Here is the bill sponsored by State Rep. Steve Reick that took effect on January 1st: Senate Bill 2861 (P. Althoff) – Creates the inclusion of dental service plans on uniform health care benefit information cards. … Continue reading
The following bills of retiring State Representative Barb Wheeler went into effect on January 1st: House Bill 4340 (M. Connelly) – Requires massage establishments, organizers of public events that require a permit, and all primary and secondary schools to post … Continue reading
State Senator Dan McConchie sponsored the following bills that went into effect on January 1st: Senate Bill 2459 (N. Sauer) – Allows the Lake County Board to dissolve the Seavey Drainage District by resolution. SB 2291 (P. Breen) – Requires that the … Continue reading
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
House Bill 66 (T. Butler) – Creates the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission Act for the centennial anniversary of the creation of Route 66. HB 489 (T. Butler) – Designates Dec. 3 each year as “Illinois Statehood Day.” HB 2723 (K. Cassidy) – Allows … Continue reading
Democrat State Rep. Jack Franks introduced dozens of bills this past session. Today, let’s look at the ones he passed: House Bill 228 (only votes against were two House members) Synopsis As Introduced Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Provides … Continue reading
Here’s what the McHenry County Legislative Committee will be considering Friday: McHenry County 2016 Legislative Priorities Township Assessor Consolidation McHenry County supports an objective cost-benefit analysis of township assessor consolidation. If the cost-benefit analysis identifies opportunities to reduce the size and … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Steve Andersson: Andersson Files Bills to Promote Government Reform Initiatives State Representative Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) recently filed his first bills. As a new member of the 99th General Assembly, Andersson’s bills are government reform … Continue reading
An invitation for Algonquin School District 300: Community Invited to D300 Legislative Forum on February 23 at Jacobs High School Community Unit School District 300’s Board Community Engagement Committee will host The District 300 Legislative Forum at Jacobs High School on … Continue reading
On Friday, February 13th, the McHenry County Board’s Legislative Committee will consider what to ask our legislators for. The general McHenry County Legislative Policy states: Support legislation granting additional permissive authorities for counties Support legislation allowing counties to expand non-property … Continue reading
On the first day of his third set of three-year terms, Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks introduced four bill that could be merchandised to homeowners in a General Election four years from now. Seems to me it is in … Continue reading
Senate Bill 3341 wasn’t the only bill that Governor Pat Quinn signed on his last Friday in office. Here are all of them: HB 1022 AN ACT concerning State government. HB 4530 AN ACT concerning local government. HB 4899 AN … Continue reading
If you are interested in what happened at the State Capitol during the spring session that relates to McHenry County government, you might want to put the Thursday, June 27th Legislative Committee on your personal agenda. The meeting will be … Continue reading
“I’m just a little bill,” the little bill instructs children watching School House Rock. Little Bill apparently has a much bigger brother. This is the over 1,000 page Health Care Reform bill of summer 2009. The one that Melissa Bean … Continue reading
