Illinois State Senate District 46
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 46
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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 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler issues statement on Duck Creek closure announcement
Texas-based energy generator Vistra announced today that they are closing several downstate Illinois coal-fired power plants, including the Duck Creek plant in Canton.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1712 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1712 ("foia-public body credit cards"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. David Koehler sponsors or co-sponsors 45 bills
Sen. David Koehler (D-46) sponsored 13 bills in the second quarter of 2019, equal to the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 32 bills, four less than the average, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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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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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code goes into effect on Aug. 7
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act signed into law
Legislation designed to clean up coal ash, the toxic byproduct of burning coal and power plants, and prevent local water sources from being polluted was signed into law .
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Bartonville, Peoria libraries receive grants to help at-risk youth
Alpha Park Public Library District and Peoria Public Libraries are receiving grants from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to help mentors connect with at-risk youth in the community.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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David Koehler was present for 100% of Senate votes in May
Sen. David Koehler (D-46) voted on 100 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in May.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Public Aid Code went into effect on July 19, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Koehler's voting record for the week of May 27
Sen. David Koehler (D-46) was present at or voted on 255 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB1915 actions on July 12
The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB1915 ("business-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Route 24 expansion improvements, Murray Baker bridge rehab included in capital infrastructure plan
Assistant Majority Leader Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) joined House Deputy Majority Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth and Gov. JB Pritzker to tout Peoria area projects included in the Rebuild Illinois infrastructure plan passed by the General Assembly this spring.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.