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SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement congratulating the new Speaker of the Illinois House Chris Welch.
“Congratulations to Representative Welch on being elected Speaker of the House. It is a historic occasion.
“We have worked together for years serving the near western suburbs, so I know firsthand the commitment he has to the people he represents.
“We have monumental challenges ahead of us this legislative session. I look forward to working with Speaker Welch to meet them.”
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SPRINGFIELD — Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon was re-elected President of the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, promising to continue delivering results for the people of Illinois and calling on his colleagues to focus on “jobs and justice” in the year ahead.
“It’s about making sure our people aren’t forgotten by our economy, or caught up in the cogs of the system to be lost forever,” Harmon said during the Senate’s COVID-19 restricted inauguration ceremony at the state Capitol. “Every day in this state, too many people wake up feeling like the deck has been stacked against them.”
Harmon, 54, was first elected Senate President a year ago to serve out the term of the retiring John Cullerton. On Wednesday, Harmon’s Democratic colleagues re-elected him. In a move to show Senate bipartisanship, Harmon voted for Republican Leader Dan McConchie, and McConchie voted for Harmon.
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SPRINGFIELD – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement after the General Assembly passed sweeping legislation championed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to address systemic racism:
“In a system purposefully and permanently designed to contain all but incremental change, we have accomplished something sweeping in scope and dramatic in impact.
“The members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, working with the Latino Caucus, led the way in developing a package of legislation that attacks the root of the racism that is systemically embedded in every aspect of our lives.
Read more: Senate President Harmon statement on success of Black Caucus agenda
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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement regarding the treacherous acts the country witnessed today in Washington, D.C.:
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On behalf of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, we want to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and a prosperous new year.
As 2020 comes to a close, we’re looking ahead to the measures taking effect Jan. 1, 2021. In the new year, diabetes patients can expect lower out-of-pocket insulin costs, survivors of domestic violence can conceal their personal information from their abusers, and more—read the full list of new laws:
| Bill Number | Sponsor | Description |
| HB 2708 | Munoz | Creates a process for using DNA to attempt to identify and locate a missing person |
| HB 2818 | Glowiak Hilton | Allows sexual assault and stalking survivors to participate in an attorney general-managed address confidentiality program |
| SB 0667 | Manar | Creates consumer price caps for insulin for many in-state insurance providers |
| SB 0687 | Hutchinson | Would have created income tax brackets, had the Fair Tax amendment passed |
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We also want to draw attention to some laws you might have missed during this unprecedented year, including new road safety measures and a more inclusive, civic-minded curriculum for public school students.
Take a look at these recent legislative highlights below.
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Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement following Monday’s electoral college vote:
“I was proud to cast my electoral ballot today for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to become the next President and Vice President of the United States.
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ZOOM — Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon has the support of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus to be Illinois Senate President in the 102nd General Assembly.
“I am honored and humbled to have the support of my colleagues to serve as president of the Illinois Senate. We have a fantastically talented collection of Senate Democrats who are ready to make their mark, solve problems and lead Illinois through an upcoming year that will be filled with both challenges and accomplishments,” Harmon said after the vote.
Senate Democrats caucused virtually Thursday regarding the upcoming session.
Read more: Senate Democrats renew support for Harmon as Senate President
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The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus would like to wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
We would also like to express our appreciation for the work you’ve done to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
But, the pandemic is not over. As we embark on the holiday season, we must remain vigilant and continue to follow guidelines and protocols to keep our friends, family and community safe.
Read more: Thanksgiving greetings from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus
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