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 The 44th District senator has been asked to continue his
responsibilities as Republican spokesman for the Insurance
Committee, which examines legislation affecting the insurance
industry and policyholders. He will also serve as a member of the
Energy, Environment, Pensions and Investments, and Revenue
committees.
"Six and a half years of ‘tax-and-spend'
government, coupled with an economic slowdown, has left our state in
a mess," Brady said. "The state budget will be the driving force of
the coming legislative session, and the issues that are debated by
these committees will all have a bearing on our future challenges. I
look forward to working with my colleagues to turn our state
around."
The Energy Committee reviews legislation that affects power and
utilities issues. The Environment Committee handles legislation that
addresses recycling and the environment. The Pensions and
Investments Committee oversees laws affecting the five state pension
systems for public employees and local government pension funds. The
Revenue Committee considers legislation involving the Illinois tax
code and tax-related issues.
The Senate' s 28 standing committees analyze legislation dealing
with specific subject areas, such as education, agriculture and
transportation. Committees screen legislation introduced by all
members, and usually only those bills approved by a committee may be
considered by the entire Senate.
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of
Sen.
Bill Brady by
Illinois Senate Republican staff] |
