Illinois State Senate District 17
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 17
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How well are you represented? Sen. Sims' voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) was present at or voted on 20 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17: Commission works to close any possible loopholes in ethics code
Members of the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform heard feedback from witnesses on rules for state officials and employees in an effort to determine best practices and close any possible loopholes.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17: Ethics Commission Seeks More Accountability for Legislative Wrongdoers
Members of the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform sought input on what could have been done to prevent recent high-profile conflicts of interest and what more must be done to hold lawmakers accountable at a hearing Thursday.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17: New Sims law makes voting accessible to Illinois students
A plan to give students time off to vote was signed into law on Wednesday.
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Sen. Sims-sponsored law amending the Messages Tax Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Messages Tax Act went into effect on Jan. 14, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17: Sims congratulates Harmon on winning Senate presidency
State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. released the following statement after State Senator Don Harmon was sworn in as president of the Illinois Senate Sunday.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17: New joint ethics commission to meet ahead of New Year
Co-Chairs State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and State Representative Greg Harris have called the first hearing of the New Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform for Monday, December 23 at 10 a.m. in Room 16-503 of the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago.
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Sen. Sims-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) 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 17: Sims joins ethics commission in hopes of holding legislators accountable
To respond to recent allegations involving Springfield lawmakers and prevent future wrongdoing, State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. has been named as the co-chair of a new joint legislative commission that will recommend changes to state ethics laws.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17: Sims statement on NCAA Allowing Student-Athlete Compensation
Governor JB Pritzker, Representative Chris Welch and Senator Elgie Sims released the following joint statement after the NCAA announced they will allow student-athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses.
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Sen. Sims-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Attorney General Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Sims-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1213 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1213 ("sch cd-teachers-evaluations"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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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. Sims-sponsored law amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act went into effect on Aug. 19, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. sponsors or co-sponsors 107 bills
Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) sponsored 27 bills in the second quarter of 2019, 14 more than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 80 bills, 44 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 17: New Sims law cracks down on criminal history errors
A new law sponsored by Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) will hold businesses that erroneously publish criminal history records accountable.
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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: SB1919 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1919 ("com col-manufacturing grants"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".