Sen. Turner Announces Committee Assignments and Retains Leadership Role

 

[January 29, 2025]  Springfield, IL— As lawmakers return to the Capitol for the first week of legislative action since the January 8th inauguration, State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has announced her committee assignments for the 104th General Assembly and the continuation of her leadership role within the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus as the Republican Caucus Whip.

“I am deeply honored to retain my leadership position within the Senate Republican Caucus,” said Senator Turner. “Serving as Republican Caucus Whip is a privilege, and I remain dedicated to being a strong advocate for our Caucus and the citizens of Illinois.”

Senator Turner will serve on several key Senate committees for the 104th General Assembly, including:

Agriculture
Appropriations
Appropriations – Education
Child Welfare
Local Government
Revenue
State Government (Minority Spokesperson)

“These committee assignments allow me to address critical issues such as supporting our farmers as well as ensuring fiscal responsibility,” continued Senator Turner. “As we begin legislative work this week, I am eager to continue championing policies that benefit the people of Central Illinois and the entire state of Illinois.”

Senator Turner, who has served in the Illinois Senate since 2021, represents the 44th Senate District, which encompasses all or parts of DeWitt, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Mason, McLean, Piatt, Sangamon, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.

[Text received from Marcus J. Durrett
Senior Communications Strategist
Communications and Public Affairs
Illinois Senate Republican Staff]