Illinois State Senate District 42
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 42 View More
-
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes introduces bill to cut pet restrictions in public housing
Pets are part of two out of three households in America, including 72 percent of renters.
-
From Kendall County Times
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes outlines priorities for 2020 legislative session
Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is ready to get started on the new legislative session and was pleased to hear Gov. JB Pritzker describe his priorities for the year in his State of the State address to the General Assembly.
-
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes: local school districts to receive nearly $39,000 in library grants
Four local school districts will receive nearly $39,000 in grants through the Illinois secretary of state’s School Library Grant program, Senator Linda Holmes announced.
-
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes' pension consolidation plan signed into law
With so much ongoing pressure on the state’s pensions systems, State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) and the Senate passed a measure in November to consolidate local police and firefighter pensions.
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) 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.
-
From Kendall County Times
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes outlines major infrastructure improvements for area roads
State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has announced that the new Illinois Department of Transportation five-year highway construction program includes major investments in roads in the Aurora area, to the tune of $10.8 million in improvements.
-
From Kendall County Times
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes sponsored measure to cap insulin costs passes Senate
The Illinois Senate passed a measure today to cap the cost of insulin for people with diabetes.
-
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes honored for transportation investment in Illinois’ future
Illinois took a critical step forward in investing in a better economic future this spring, and Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is being honored for the role she played to make it happen.
-
From Kendall County Times
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: New Holmes law to give local school districts decision making role for charter schools
A state commission overseeing charter school applications will be abolished under a new law sponsored State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora).
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Property Tax Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Property Tax Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) 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.
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) 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.
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Illinois Public Aid Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) 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.
-
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".
-
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".
-
Illinois General Assembly: HB2078 actions on Aug. 22
The following actions were taken on Aug. 22 in the House on House bill HB2078 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".
-
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".
-
Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Linda Holmes sponsors or co-sponsors 66 bills
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) sponsored 14 bills in the second quarter of 2019, one more than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 52 bills, 16 more than the average, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.