From the Office of State Senator Tim Bivins
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) has been named to five Illinois Senate committees by Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) for the 96th General Assembly.
The 45th District Senator has been asked to continue his responsibilities as Republican Spokesperson for the State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, which reviews legislation dealing with state agencies and their operations, as well as issues that affect citizens who served in the military. He will also serve as a member of the Agriculture and Conservation, Appropriations I, Commerce, and Criminal Law committees.
“Senate committees guide and shape the Illinois laws and the public policy that affect our day-to-day lives,” Bivins said. “My leadership role and my membership on these committees will allow me to represent the concerns of northwestern Illinois residents when developing these issues at the committee level, during debate and when we cast our votes on the Senate floor.”
The Agriculture and Conservation Committee considers legislation that impacts farming, agriculture-related businesses, and conservation issues. The Appropriations I Committee reviews legislation concerning the state’s budget. The Commerce Committee oversees legislation impacting the state’s economy, jobs and trade. The Criminal Law Committee deals with crime prevention legislation.
The Senate’s 28 standing committees analyze legislation dealing with specific subject areas, such as education, agriculture and transportation. Committees screen legislation introduced by all members and usually, only those bills approved by a committee may be considered by the entire Senate.
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