State Representative Dennis Tipsword (il) | Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) 105th District
State Representative Dennis Tipsword (il) | Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) 105th District
Illinois - In response to the new gun ban/registration law implemented by Democrats, Speaker ***@*** has introduced a bill to safeguard the personal information of law-abiding gun owners. The bill, known as House Bill 4150, aims to protect the information that gun owners are required to submit to the state in order to register certain firearms.
"I am sponsoring a new bill to help protect personal information law-abiding gun owners are now required to submit to the state to register certain firearms under Democrats’ new gun ban/registration law," said Speaker ***@***.
The new gun ban/registration law not only prohibits the ownership of several commonly owned firearms but also mandates that gun owners register other firearms and attachments with the state by January 1st. However, legal challenges to the law are still being processed in the courts.
If House Bill 4150 is passed and the gun ban law is found unconstitutional, it would require the State Police to immediately destroy all personal information submitted by gun owners to comply with the registration portion of the law.
To view the list of firearms that are required for registration, visit here.
In other news:
DCFS Director Resigns
Illinois - Marc Smith, the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), has announced his resignation, marking a step towards addressing the issues within the agency. However, concerns remain about the state's other failing agencies.
Health care professionals in the state are experiencing lengthy delays of up to a year for license approvals from the Department of Finance and Professional Regulation. This is in stark contrast to other states, where the average wait time for license approval and renewal is only 30 days.
Speaker ***@*** emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in state agencies, stating, "Transparency and Accountability of our State agencies is not a partisan issue, it’s a human issue! The blame game needs to stop so that we can truly serve the needs of 'We the People'."
Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters in Illinois
Illinois - The state is facing a potential shortage of volunteer firefighters, with about two-thirds of its approximately 1,100 fire departments relying heavily on volunteers. The number of volunteers is dwindling, and many departments are struggling to find enough personnel to maintain operations.
Around the District
Flanagan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center recently hosted a successful event called "Breakfast with the Badge." The event was attended by Senator Tom Bennett, Livingston County States Attorney Michael Regnier, Livingston County Sheriff Ryan Bohm, and other law enforcement officials. The gathering aimed to strengthen relationships between the community and law enforcement.
Additionally, the Lacon Bridge is set to reopen next month, bringing relief to commuters and residents in the area.
Trout Season Opens in Illinois
Illinois - The trout season is set to open later this month across the state. However, due to warmer than expected water temperatures, the stocking of trout for the early catch-and-release season, scheduled to open on October 7th, has been delayed.
Sources:
- DCFS Director Marc Smith Resigns
- Illinois Could Face a Volunteer Firefighter Shortage
- Lacon Bridge Set to Reopen in November
- Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens in October
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