Senator Seth Lewis’ May Newsletter
Legislators in Springfield for Final Four Weeks of Session The Senate and House will be in Springfield for the next four weeks with hopes of completing our legislative business prior to our scheduled adjournment date of May 31. In addition to vetting and voting on bills that recently came over to the Senate from the […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ April Newsletter
Lewis a Leading Force in Opposition to Anti-Homeschool Bill My office has received thousands of emails and calls from those who oppose House Bill 2827, known as the Homeschool Act. The legislation seeks to put a series of new mandates in place for homeschool families and private schools. As written, I believe it represents an […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ March Newsletter
Have Your Voice Heard: File a Witness Slip Thousands of bills have been filed at the Capitol this year, so we are spending a lot of time in committees right now. Witness slips are a very useful tool that allows you to have your support or opposition added to any bill that is scheduled for […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ February Newsletter
Just a Few Days Remaining in Valentines for Seniors Program The February 7 deadline for participation in my 3rd annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive is quickly approaching. We have received some really cute cards and drawings, but we need more submissions if we are to match last year’s numbers. Won’t you help put a […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year to you and your family! As we embark upon a new year filled with endless possibilities, I would like to provide some information about some of the new laws that took effect on January 1, 2025. Aside from laws passed during the 2024 legislative session, on January 1, 2025, the final step […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ December Newsletter
Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as your State Senator for the 24th District. I hope this special season brings you time to enjoy the company […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ November Newsletter
Senate Transportation Committee Concludes Sessions on Public Transit Systems Reforms As a member of Senate Transportation Committee, I attended several meetings over the past few months to discuss Illinois’ public transit systems— its financial challenges, and how service and governance can be improved in the future. Here in the suburbs, public transportation is a vital […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ October E-Newsletter
Senator Seth Lewis Earns “A” Ranking on IMA Legislative Scorecard In recognition of the votes I have taken in the legislature that benefit manufacturers and the broader business community in Illinois, I am proud to announce I was recently named a “Champion of Manufacturing” by the Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA). I earned an “A” in […]
Senator Lewis Earns an “A” on Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Scorecard
Senator Lewis Earns an “A” on Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Scorecard The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its 2024 Legislative Environmental Scorecard last week and I am thrilled to announce that I earned an “A”. The scorecard, which is released annually, assigns legislators a percentage score based on how they voted on bills affecting the […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ End of Session Report
The residents of the 24th District sent me to Springfield to find bipartisan solutions to the state’s most pressing problems and to make Illinois a place where people want to live, rather than leave. I have worked very hard to form and nurture relationships with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and as a result, I […]