Sen. Tom Bennett

Primary HR 111

Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor

MEMORIAL-BILL ZEMAN

Mourns the death of Bill Zeman.

Passed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA11

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CON AMEND-GA-OFFICER LIMITS

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Limits a person's total service in the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, or Minority Leader of the Senate to a total of 10 years. Effective upon being declared adopted and applies to service on or after the second Wednesday in January, 2021.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 59

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMEND-WAYNE PADGET

Commends Assistant Doorkeeper Wayne Padget of the Illinois House of Representatives for his quick thinking and decisive action on the House floor on January 10, 2021 and for his unflinching dedication to the Illinois House of Representatives.

Passed Feb 18, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 45

Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor

COMMENDS-JACOB RENDLEMAN

Commends Jacob Rendleman for his many years of public service to the people and public education systems of Illinois.

Passed Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 970

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HOUSE RULES-AMEND

Amends the House Rules. Makes changes concerning Rule 1.

In committee Jan 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 963

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CRIMINAL LAW REFORM PROCESS

Sponsors of this resolution are committed to effective and thoughtful changes to the criminal justice system and policing in a bipartisan transparent manner with all stakeholders represented, and this approach on issues of this importance will serve the State of Illinois and its citizens well.

In committee Jan 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 3910

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

GA-COLA PROHIBITED

Amends the Compensation Review Act. Provides that members of the General Assembly are prohibited from receiving and shall not receive any increase in compensation that would otherwise apply based on a cost of living adjustment for terms commencing on or after July 1, 2020, unless otherwise approved by law. Effective immediately.

In committee Jan 11, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3027

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PENS CD-TRS-PRIVATE SCHOOL

Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a member to establish optional credit for up to 2 years of service as a teacher or administrator employed by a private school recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, provided that the teacher (i) was certified under the law governing the certification of teachers at the time the service was rendered, (ii) applies in writing on or before June 30, 2021, (iii) supplies satisfactory evidence of the employment, (iv) completes at least 10 years of contributing service as a teacher, and (v) pays the required contribution. Effective immediately.

Passed Jan 11, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 860

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

IDES-UNEMPLOYMENT-AUDIT

Directs the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security and the unemployment benefits application system.

In committee Jan 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 873

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMEND-IL NATIONAL GUARD

Commends the Illinois National Guard for their exceptional service during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent turmoil in major cities during the week of May 25 to June 1, 2020.

Passed Jan 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track