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The Majority Report 06/05/23 - Your end of session recap

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Category: Majority Report
Monday, June 05, 2023 10:16 AM
  • Morrison
  • Holmes
  • Majority Report
  • Murphy
  • HB3902
  • Feigenholtz
  • Cocktails To Go
  • HB3903
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Sens. Holmes and Morrison

Holmes, Morrison advocate for drone use by law enforcement for public safety

SPRINGFIELD – State Senators Linda Holmes and Julie Morrison worked together to pass a measure to enhance public safety through the use of drones following two separate mass shooting tragedies that tore apart communities they represent.

“Drones provide an invaluable resource that can be used to monitor large crowds for suspicious activity,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “This technology exists – there’s no reason we shouldn’t put it in the hands of law enforcement.”

House Bill 3902 allows law enforcement to use drones to monitor special events, like parades and festivals, to detect breaches and identify public safety issues.

“This measure gives police and other first responders critical information in a chaotic situation where lives are at stake,” said Holmes (D-Aurora). “This capability could spare another community the suffering and trauma we experienced here.”

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Sen. Laura Murphy

Murphy pushes for ethics in automated traffic enforcement

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy championed legislation to establish ethical guidelines to address ongoing concerns regarding automated traffic enforcement.

“The public deserves to have the utmost trust in their government and their law enforcement,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “We need to ensure that there is accountability and honesty on all levels.”

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Cocktails-to-goFeigenholtz extends cocktails to-go through 2028

SPRINGFIELD – In an attempt to help shuttered restaurants, bars, and venues during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz championed a law permitting mixed drink delivery and takeout. To many establishments this effort was vital, enabling them to keep their doors open during the extended stay-at-home order.

This week, Governor Pritzker signed a five-year extension for cocktails to-go into law so that establishments can continue this wildly popular practice.

"The pandemic has changed the dining out habits of many. At the time, cocktails to-go was necessary, and many continue to enjoy the convenience for entertaining at home," Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) said. “The hospitality industry is filled with food and drink artists who are in constant reinvention mode. Giving them room to create their craft is how Chicago has become the number one culinary destination in the world.”

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  1. Morrison, Holmes advocate for drone use by law enforcement for public safety
  2. Feigenholtz extends cocktails to-go through 2028
  3. Villivalam legislation for kosher and halal food options in state schools and facilities passes
  4. Simmons secures passage of bill to allow 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote

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