Illinois State Senate District 53
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 53
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How well are you represented? Sen. Barickman's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Jason A. Barickman (R-53) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Barickman sponsors bill to honor Air Force Combat veterans
Numerous military honors are currently recognized on Illinois license plates, but not the Air Force Combat Action Medal.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Republican lawmakers make ethics reform a priority for spring session
As investigations into government corruption cases continue to play out in the headlines, passing commonsense legislation, including several measures unveiled last fall by Republican lawmakers, must be a top priority of lawmakers this spring.
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From Chambana Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: January: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, which aims to remind Illinois residents that human trafficking could be happening in their own communities.
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From Chambana Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Tax credit offered to small businesses in the wake of minimum wage hike
The start of the New Year brought about the beginning of Illinois’ controversial minimum wage hike.
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From Chambana Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: New laws taking effect on January 1
As a new year begins, Illinois residents may be interested to learn about several notable new laws that take effect January 1.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Cold weather and late harvest lead to propane emergency across state
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued a Regional Emergency Declaration due to a shortage of propane in Illinois.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Statement on passage of SB1300
IState Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after his “no” vote on Senate Bill 1300: "Illinois has some of the worst funded pensions in the nation.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Week in Review: November 5
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) took action this week with the goal of restoring public trust in government by filing legislation to ensure independent investigations of members of the General Assembly.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senate Republicans introduce legislation to ensure independent investigations of ethics violations
The Senate Republican Caucus took action today to restore public trust in an honest and ethical state government.
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From Chambana Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: October 25
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) took the wraps off a multi-year, $23.5 billion transportation construction program Oct. 21 that proposes to spend more than $3.7 billion in the current fiscal year alone.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: October 18
During the upcoming fall veto session, during which they generally take actions on bills vetoed by the Governor, Illinois lawmakers could also be asked to consider a proposal to consolidate suburban and downstate pension plans, and new bills being filed by lawmakers.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Week in Review: October 11
This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal is offering safety tips to keep your family safe this fall.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: October 4
Illinois has been ranked the least tax-friendly state in a new study and a new law bars employers from asking about individuals’ salary history.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: September 27
After a rough and delayed planting season, Illinois’ agriculture industry received good news this week with a Taiwanese delegation committing to purchasing over $2 billion in Illinois soy and corn over the next two years.
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From Chambana Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: September 23
A one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: September 9
New laws protecting children from secondhand smoke and allowing allow craft distilleries to deliver and sell their products directly to merchants have recently become law.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Barickman co-sponsored River Conservancy update signed into law
River conservancy districts will now be able to update their official names to more accurately represent the purpose they have evolved to serve, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) that was signed into law on August 23.
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From Peoria Standard
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: August 16
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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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Jason A. Barickman sponsors or co-sponsors 15 bills
Sen. Jason A. Barickman (R-53) sponsored seven bills in the second quarter of 2019, six less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on eight bills, 28 less than the average, according to a McLean County Times analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.