Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett
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Recent News About Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett
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Bennett: "Glad to meet with Masood, Michael, Junior and Kyle of IDOT to talk about a number of road concerns around our district."
In an Aug. 29 Facebook post, Sen. Tom Bennett shared a visit with individuals connected to the Illinois Department of Transportation and the IDOT 5-year plan related to areas in the 53rd District. The improvement program addresses concerns on highways, waterways, airports, public transit, and railways.
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Bennett: 'We make sure that we create the safest environment possible for children'
The Illinois Senate GOP announced on Thursday that a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Thomas M. Bennett to increase school bus safety was signed into law. That bill, Senate Bill 2340 was signed into law on July 28, according to the news release.
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Sen. Bennett: "Our goal is to keep our motorcycle riders safe'
Recent legislation signed into law allows motorcycle riders under the age of 18 to have the option to take the Illinois Department of Transportation's comprehensive motorcycle safety course and exam instead of basic driving and written tests done at the DMV. According to a release by the bill's sponsor State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), the course involves instruction both on the motorcycle and in the classroom.