Brady Named to Senate Committees, Reappointed to Spokesperson Position

From the Office of State Senator Bill Brady

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) has been named to five Illinois Senate committees by Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) for the 96th General Assembly.

The 44th District Senator has been asked to continue his responsibilities as Republican Spokesperson for the Insurance Committee, which examines legislation affecting the insurance industry and policy holders. He will also serve as a member of the Energy, Environment, Pensions and Investments, and Revenue committees.

“Six and a half years of ‘tax-and-spend’ government, coupled with an economic slow-down, has left our state in a mess. The state budget will be the driving force of the coming legislative session, and the issues that are debated by these committees will all have a bearing on our future challenges,” Sen. Brady said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to turn our state around.”

The Energy Committee reviews legislation that affects power and utilities issues. The Environment Committee handles legislation that addresses recycling and the environment. The Pensions and Investments Committee oversees laws affecting the five state pension systems for public employees and local government pension funds. The Revenue Committee considers legislation involving the Illinois tax code and tax-related issues.

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.