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Illinois State Senate District 22
164 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
Illinois State Senate District 22 News
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Continuing her fierce dedication toward those who serve in the military, a new law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) will provide in-state tuition rates to all active duty military and all individuals receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The following actions were taken on Aug. 12 in the Senate on Senate bill SB455 ("sch cd-nurse-medical cannabis"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) sponsored 19 bills in the second quarter of 2019, six 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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A task force aimed at examining the service-related ailments veterans often suffer will soon meet, thanks to a law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin).
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State Senator Cristina Castro’s bill strengthening the Illinois Equal Pay Act and tackling the wage gap was signed into law.
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State Senator Cristina Castro’s push to allow more Illinois courts to determine whether to give an undocumented child lawful permanent residence was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker today.
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Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) voted on 98 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in May.
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The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB2802 ("sch cd-board member-vacancy"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) was present at or voted on 251 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB1 ("infant & maternal mortality"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB2897 ("idph-federal funding"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 52 active bills, with 25 of those bills in the Senate and the remaining 27 in the House, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.
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I am co-hosting a Job Fair with Hanover Township, Technology and Manufacturing Association, Illinois Department of Employment Security and Illinois workNet (American Jobs Center) on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Hanover Township Senior Center.
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Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) sponsored 35 bills in the first quarter of 2019, six less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 74 bills, 31 more than the average, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Several pieces of legislation that will create a more welcoming Illinois were signed into law.
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The following actions were taken on May 15 in the House on Senate bill SB2122 ("comm coll-apprentice program"): "Balanced Budget Note Filed", "Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May", "Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee", "State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford", "Pension Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford", "Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. La Sha
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The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee(by Voice Vo
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The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB2050 ("veh cd-disabilities awareness"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".
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The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB836 ("guardians-minor:non-us parent"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".
