Illinois State Senate District 13
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Cannabis Control Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Cannabis Control Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB2090 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB2090 ("jails-prisons-voting"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2078 actions on Aug. 22
The following actions were taken on Aug. 22 in the House on House bill HB2078 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: New Peters law establishes stipend program for apprenticeships
Entering an apprenticeship program often requires expensive fees, tuition and tools, but eligible youth could have those associated costs covered thanks to a bill sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that became law today.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2541 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the House on House bill HB2541 ("re-entering citizens civic ed"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB94 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the House on House bill HB94 ("criminal law-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1290 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1290 ("immigrant tenant protection"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Robert Peters sponsors or co-sponsors 79 bills
Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) sponsored 15 bills in the second quarter of 2019, two more than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 64 bills, 28 more than the average, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters ends “pay to stay” with new law
The Department of Corrections will no longer be able to sue former inmates for the cost of their incarceration under a measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on Aug. 9, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters announces people-centered investments in adult literacy programs
State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) announced today that adult literacy programs in his district will receive nearly $140,000 in state grants.
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Sen. Peters is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 19 active bills in the Senate, 21 in the House
Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 40 active bills, with 19 of those bills in the Senate and the remaining 21 in the House, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.
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Robert Peters was present for 99% of Senate votes in May
Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) voted on 99 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in May.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters’ new law addresses deficiencies in DCFS system
Children in the state’s foster care system will be given an opportunity to have their voices heard about issues within the system that affect them under a measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that was signed into law.