Illinois State Representative Randy E. Frese | Representative Randy E. Frese (R) 99th District
Illinois State Representative Randy E. Frese | Representative Randy E. Frese (R) 99th District
Today was another deadline day in the House as we focused on considering and amending bills advanced to us by the Senate. The deadline to advance Senate Bills through committee was extended for one more week for 30 bills. Our tentative adjournment is just a few weeks away on May 24th.
"The Governor signed Democrats’ overtly partisan elections bill into law this morning, not even two full days after it was filed in the House. Just yesterday the Governor said at a press conference that he hadn’t yet seen the details of the bill." -
Aside from being passed with no transparency or time for public input, this law changes the election process mid-cycle and adds three non-binding (meaning Democrats don’t have to act on the results) referendum questions to the ballot, which is the maximum number allowed for statewide initiatives, just to block any potential citizen-driven referendum questions.
"Thursday we stood with law enforcement officers from across the state to remember the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. At the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony this morning we honored the Illinois officers who lost their lives in 2023 and prayed for their families and loved ones. We will never forget their bravery, service, and sacrifice." -
Sen. Tracy and I were very pleased to welcome Miss Quincy, Nicole Taylor, to the capitol for Conservation Day!
"Grants are Available! There are a variety of grant opportunities available this month through The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity." -
DNR is hosting an informational zoom on the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) on Wednesday May 15th at 11:00a CST.
"DCEO has a variety of grant opportunities open to our communities. Information on each is available on their website." -
Happy Cinco de Mayo on Sunday! This holiday celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and is a great day to celebrate the heritage, culture, and history of Mexico!
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