Senator Lewis’ Legislative Update
Legislature reaches halfway point of 2023 spring session After several busy weeks in Springfield, we are now approaching the halfway point of the 2023 spring session. By March 10, bills had to have advanced out of a substantive committee to remain active. While there are a few loopholes that provide for additional bills to move […]
Senator Lewis Announces $3.7 million in OSLAD Grants for 24th District
Several park districts in DuPage and suburban Cook Counties will benefit from recently-announced Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants. “The 24th Senate District is home to some of the most beautiful and family-friendly parks in the state, so I was thrilled to learn that $3.7 million in OSLAD grants are coming to communities […]
Senator Lewis Voices Disappointment over Rail Merger Approval
On Wednesday, March 15, federal regulators approved a $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railroad by Canadian Pacific. It was the first major railroad merger in more than 20 years, and it will have a direct impact on several suburban Chicago communities. In response to Wednesday’s announcement, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who represents […]
Senator Seth Lewis Offers 2023 Legislative Survey
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) invites all residents of Illinois’ 24th Senate District to complete his 2023 Legislative Survey. The survey is available digitally at www.SenatorLewis.com/Survey2023. Paper versions of the survey can also be obtained by calling Senator Lewis’ district office at (630) 349-0645. “The Illinois Legislature is tackling some important issues this year, and […]
Senator Lewis’ Legislative Update
Committee Deadline for Senate Bills Approaches The Senate returns to Springfield this week with an eye on the March 10 deadline for Senate Bills to have cleared a committee. While there are legislative loopholes that still allow some bills to advance past this deadline, for the most part, bills that do not receive a positive […]
Senator Lewis Applauds Illinois’ Rankings in Site Selection Magazine Annual Study
In its recent rankings of state-by-state corporate expansion and relocation projects, Site Selection Magazine has announced the State of Illinois had the second most qualified capital investment projects in the nation in 2022, and the fourth most projects per capita. Additionally, Chicago saw the most projects in metropolitan areas. Upon learning of the rankings, State […]
Senator Lewis Asks Officials to Slow the Process for Approving the Canadian Pacific- Kansas City Southern Rail Merger
As plans continue to move forward for a merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is asking officials to pump the brakes while safety, traffic disruption, and environmental impact concerns are addressed. On Monday, Senator Lewis and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers met in Itasca for a […]
Senator Seth Lewis Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address
On February 15, Governor JB Pritzker presented his combined State of the State and Budget Address before a joint session of the Illinois Senate and House. During the 55-minute speech, Governor Pritzker outlined a $49.6 billion General Fund spending plan for Fiscal Year 2024. At the conclusion of the address, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Legislative Review
Seth Lewis Sworn in as Senator of Illinois’ New 24th District The 103rd General Assembly was sworn into office on January 11, and it is a privilege to now serve as the representative voice of Illinois’ newly-drawn 24th Senate District in DuPage and suburban Cook Counties. After serving two years in the House of Representatives, […]
Senator Seth Lewis Chosen as Minority Spokesperson for Appropriations-Public Safety & Infrastructure, Public Health Committees
As the vetting process for bills begins for the 103rd General Assembly, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) will assume leadership roles on the Senate Appropriations- Public Safety & Infrastructure, and Senate Public Health Committees. “It is a privilege to be chosen as the ranking Republican on the Appropriations- Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee, where I […]