Illinois State Senate District 35
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 35
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: September 9-13, 2019
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, recreational cannabis sales will be legal in Illinois.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: September 2-6
A new law allowing allow craft distilleries to deliver and sell their products directly to merchants has recently become law.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Week-in-Review: Aug. 26-30
A number of bills sponsored by Senate Republican lawmakers have been signed into law during the week, including measures expanding youth hunting, shining light on ADA violations, seeking to repurpose a state facility, and increasing safety.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: August 19-23, 2019
Several bills sponsored by Senate Republican lawmakers have been recently signed into law, including measures to provide sexual assault victims with more transparency on the status of rape kit processing, and to authorize special license plate decals to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer treatment and research.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: August 12-16, 2019
Landmark anti-sexual harassment and discrimination reforms, and a measure aimed at reducing property taxes by allowing for some government consolidation have recently been signed into law.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: July 15-19, 2019
In the wake of a recent federal Supreme Court ruling, Senate Republicans are renewing their call to pass a state Constitutional Amendment to allow voters to decide who gets to draw legislative maps.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: July 8-12, 2019
Recent earthquakes in California are prompting calls for earthquake awareness in Illinois from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Historic gaming expansion package signed into law
The Rockford area will soon see the benefits of a historic gaming expansion package due to legislation sponsored by State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) and signed into law by Governor Pritzker.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: June 10 - 14, 2019
As the summer begins, legislation from the spring legislative session is now being signed into law – beginning with a controversial measure to expand abortion in Illinois and a reinstatement of the five-hour school day minimum.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson opposes graduated tax, argues for Constitutional protections of middle class
On May 1, the Democrat-majority voted to advance legislation proposing to change the income tax structure in Illinois.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson co-sponsors legislation increasing awareness of Scott's Law
In an effort to make the roadways safer for Illinois’ public servants, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is sponsoring legislation aimed at educating and reminding Illinois’ drivers about Scott’s Law.