Illinois State Senate District 2
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 2
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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: 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.
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the Code of Civil Procedure 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 Code of Civil Procedure will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Aquino is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 19 active bills in the Senate, 21 in the House
Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) 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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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2: Snap Benefits Made More Accessible to Elderly, Homeless and People Living With Disabilities
A bill sponsored by State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) that would allow specified people to use their SNAP benefits at participating restaurants was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Aquino's voting record for the week of May 27
Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) was present at or voted on 252 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB1580 actions on July 12
The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB1580 ("pen cd-sers-disability"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law creating the Keep Illinois Families Together Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Keep Illinois Families Together Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Aquino-sponsored law amending the Pawnbroker Regulation Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Pawnbroker Regulation Act went into effect on June 25, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Q1 2019 Legislation: Sen. Omar Aquino sponsors or co-sponsors 95 bills
Sen. Omar Aquino (D-2) sponsored 38 bills in the first quarter of 2019, three less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 57 bills, 14 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 2: Aquino's Rise Act Signed by Pritzker
Undocumented and transgender students in Illinois will now be eligible to receive state financial aid for higher education as Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act into law today.