Illinois State Senate District 2
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 2
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Dec. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2: 17th Annual ILLCF Conference
Join us for the 17th annual Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) Conference - La Presencia Latina: A New Framework for Equity.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Omar Aquino sponsors or co-sponsors 57 bills
Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) sponsored 24 bills in the second quarter of 2019, 11 more than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 33 bills, three less 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 2: Aquino data protection measure signed into law
Student data will be protected from unethical collection under a bill sponsored by State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) that was signed into law.
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the Department of Human Services Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Department of Human Services Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, 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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Illinois General Assembly: HB3394 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the House on House bill HB3394 ("bus corp-board race sex"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the State Records Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Records Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2: Aquino's Plan to Protect Voting Rights Becomes Law
A measure that safeguards the voting rights of incarcerated individuals awaiting trial introduced by State Senator Aquino (D-Chicago) was signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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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 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: 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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Illinois General Assembly: SB1636 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1636 ("contract prompt pay retainage"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2: Aquino Moves to Create New Retirement Savings Option
Private pensioners in the Secure Choice Savings Program will have a new retirement savings option available to them under a bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last week.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB124 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB124 ("government-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2: Aquino Named Chair Of Senate Labor Committee
State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) was named Chairperson of the Senate Labor Committee this week.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2: Aquino announces adult Literary Grants for 2nd District
State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) announced that adult literacy programs in his district will receive $110,000 in state grants.
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Omar Aquino was present for 96% of Senate votes in May
Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) voted on 96 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in May.