Illinois State Senate District 28
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 28
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: ICJIA seeking applicants for Victims of Crime Act grants
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is accepting applications for Victims of Crime Act grants to support the development or expansion of transitional housing and related costs.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District seeking award applicants
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is accepting applications for their 2019 Sustainability Summit Awards.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges state to crack down on lavish university administrator severance packages
Senate Higher Education Committee’s hearing on transitional pay for university administrators, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) criticized the practice of administrators leaving their positions and receiving their full salary despite poor performance.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act goes into effect on Aug. 23
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) 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. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois 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. Murphy-sponsored law amending the State Records Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) 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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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act went into effect on Aug. 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Senator Murphy announces grant for Des Plaines bike trail
State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) recently announced a $152,700 grant to construct a.15-mile bridge and bike path that will provide accessibility for Des Plaines cyclists between two popular parks.
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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".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Laura M. Murphy sponsors or co-sponsors 83 bills
Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) sponsored 10 bills in the second quarter of 2019, three less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 73 bills, 37 more than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
After the Property Tax Relief Task Force met for the first time this Monday, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) reported that the task force is ready to reform the state’s regressive property tax system.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1411 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1411 ("track-sexual assault evidence"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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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 General Assembly: SB1183 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1183 ("veh cd-police memorial spouses"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".