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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro, Lopez to host Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic
To promote health and wellness across local communities, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) and Elgin Councilman Baldemar Lopez will co-host a Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic this month.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro, Senate guarantee low-cost insulin
The Illinois Senate passed a measure to cap the cost of insulin for diabetes patients.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro: Much-needed improvements coming in IDOT five-year plan
After the Illinois Department of Transportation announced their five-year plan Monday, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) expressed pleasure with several of the proposed projects.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Building safety officials name Castro Legislator of The Year
The Illinois Council of Code Administrators, a statewide organization comprised of municipal and county building department officials, named State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) the 2019 Legislator of the Year.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro celebrates equal pay victory: Salary history questions banned
State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is thrilled that the Illinois law she authored to prohibit employers from asking about applicants’ salary history is now in full effect.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro extremely disappointed by closing of mental health units
After Amita Health announced plans earlier this week to close behavioral health units at two hospitals, including St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) released the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed by Amita’s decision to close the behavior health unit at St. Joseph’s without any community input.
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) 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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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) 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. Castro-sponsored law amending the Illinois Public Aid Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Public Aid Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the Medical Patient Rights Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Medical Patient Rights 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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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro creates non-binary sex option on driver’s licenses
Drivers will soon be able to choose a gender-neutral option to put on their driver’s license or ID cards under a new law by Elgin Democrat State Senator Cristina Castro.
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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: SB1941 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1941 ("safe schools/healthy learning"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" 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 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro provides in-state college tuition rates to all military personnel
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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Illinois General Assembly: SB455 actions on Aug. 12
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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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
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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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Cristina Castro sponsors or co-sponsors 99 bills
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 Kane County Reporter analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.