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Jim Oberweis (R) - 104th General Assembly
Jim Oberweis (R)
Senator
2013 - Present
25th District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
105A Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0471
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0471
District Office:
959 Oak Street
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 800-1992
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 800-1992
Biography
Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove has served in the Illinois Senate since January 2013. He serves as Republican spokesperson for the Labor and Commerce Committee, and is a member of the Appropriations I, Environment, Local Government, and Public Health committees. A lifelong resident of the Fox Valley, Jim graduated from Marmion Military Academy, earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. His first job was a math and science teacher at Waldo Junior High School in Aurora. He later launched a career in the financial services industry. Today, Oberweis Asset Management manages approximately $2 billion in growth stock assets. Jim also serves as the Chairman of Oberweis Dairy, a business founded by his grandfather Peter. Jim and his wife, Julie, have five adult children, two stepchildren, and nineteen grandchildren.
Associated Representatives:
Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0117 | Terry Link | VEH CD-BLUE STAR BANNER PLATE | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB0884 | Christine Radogno | CIVIL LAW-TECH | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB0994 | Christine Radogno | EMPLOYMENT-TECH | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1046 | Christine Radogno | GOVERNMENT-TECH | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1083 | Christine Radogno | GOVERNMENT-TECH | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1341 | Dale A. Righter | SCH CD-STATE AID FUNDING | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1383 | Scott M. Bennett | ABLE ACCOUNT PROGRAM | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0145 | 7/27/2015 |
| SB1452 | Jim Oberweis | GARS-DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1706 | Jim Oberweis | VEH CD-DEALER CAR SALES | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1780 | Jim Oberweis | CAR SALES ON SUNDAY | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB1835 | Jim Oberweis | VEH CD-DEALER CAR SALES | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2141 | Jim Oberweis | USE/OCC TAXES-SAMPLES | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2201 | Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant | SEX OFFENDER REG-BATTERY | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2321 | Dave Syverson | CHILD CARE ACT-DAY CARE CENTER | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0699 | 7/29/2016 |
| SB2413 | Jim Oberweis | USE/OCC TAXES-SAMPLES | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2462 | Jim Oberweis | TWP CD-TWP CONSOLIDATION | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2470 | Jim Oberweis | TWP CD-TWP CONSOLIDATION | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2552 | Jim Oberweis | MINIMUM WAGE-AGE 26 OR OLDER | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2606 | Jim Oberweis | LOTTERY-CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2764 | Jason A. Barickman | GOVT OFFICER & STOP PAY ORDERS | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2776 | Pamela J. Althoff | ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB2860 | Jim Oberweis | VEH CD-DEALER CAR SALES | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB3074 | Neil Anderson | FIREARM-FIREFIGHTERS EXCEPTION | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB3179 | Jim Oberweis | LABOR REL-FINANCIAL ABILITY | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB3181 | Jim Oberweis | LOCAL GOV-NOTICES AND RECORDS | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB3278 | Jim Oberweis | GARS-DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SB3317 | Jim Oberweis | PENCD-DNST POL & FIRE-ISBI | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SR0083 | Karen McConnaughay | MEMORIAL - JESUS B. VAZQUEZ | S | Resolution Adopted | 2/5/2015 |
| SR0114 | Toi W. Hutchinson | PAY EQUITY DAY | S | Resolution Adopted | 4/14/2015 |
| SR0198 | Neil Anderson | CPT. ALBRACHT - MEDAL OF HONOR | S | Resolution Adopted | 4/16/2015 |
| SR0307 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - MICHAEL C. BRUNO | S | Resolution Adopted | 4/16/2015 |
| SR0333 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - MARY P. PIERCEALL | S | Resolution Adopted | 4/23/2015 |
| SR0434 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - DAVID LAMB | S | Resolution Adopted | 4/30/2015 |
| SR0659 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - JAMES L. HANSON | S | Resolution Adopted | 6/23/2015 |
| SR1210 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - REV. BENNETT MCNEAL | S | Resolution Adopted | 12/7/2015 |
| SR1211 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - JOE MIDDONA | S | Resolution Adopted | 12/7/2015 |
| SR1424 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - JOE MIDDONA | S | Resolution Adopted | 1/28/2016 |
| SR1505 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - ANTHONY T. FERRELLI | S | Resolution Adopted | 2/18/2016 |
| SR1669 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - RONALD F. KOEPPL | S | Resolution Adopted | 3/17/2016 |
| SR1698 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - SONDRA HECOX | S | Resolution Adopted | 4/7/2016 |
| SR1854 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - MICHAEL ADAMOVICH | S | Resolution Adopted | 5/12/2016 |
| SR1861 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - ROBERT E. BRENT | S | Resolution Adopted | 5/12/2016 |
| SR1955 | Jim Oberweis | MEMORIAL - STEVE CHIDESTER | S | Resolution Adopted | 5/31/2016 |
| SJRCA0014 | Christine Radogno | CON AMEND-TERM LIMITS | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SJRCA0015 | Christine Radogno | CONAMEND-LEGISLATIVE REDISTRCT | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| SJRCA0028 | William R. Haine | CONAMEND-HGHWY REVENUE | S | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| HB3944 | Thomas M. Bennett | VEH CD-MOTORCYCLE ACCENT LIGHT | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0242 | 8/3/2015 |
| HB6287 | Elaine Nekritz | EGGS-LOT CONSOLIDATION | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0732 | 8/5/2016 |
| HJR0008 | Stephanie A. Kifowit | PAUL EGAN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | H | Session Sine Die | 1/10/2017 |
| HJRCA0036 | Brandon W. Phelps | CON AMEND-REVENUE-ROAD FUND | H | Adopted Both Houses | 5/5/2016 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriations II | SAPB | Donne E. Trotter (D) | |
| Committee of the Whole | SCWL | () | |
| Labor | SLAB | Gary Forby (D) | |
| Local Government | SLGV | Emil Jones, III (D) | |
| State Government & Veterans Affairs | SGOA | Steven M. Landek (D) | |
| Subcommittee on Consolidation | SLGV-SLCC | Emil Jones, III (D) | |
| Transportation | STRN | Martin A. Sandoval (D) |
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Bill: SB0117 Chief Sponsor: Terry Link ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-BLUE STAR BANNER PLATE Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB0884 Chief Sponsor: Christine Radogno ABR - Short Description: CIVIL LAW-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB0994 Chief Sponsor: Christine Radogno ABR - Short Description: EMPLOYMENT-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1046 Chief Sponsor: Christine Radogno ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1083 Chief Sponsor: Christine Radogno ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1341 Chief Sponsor: Dale A. Righter ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-STATE AID FUNDING Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1383 Chief Sponsor: Scott M. Bennett ABR - Short Description: ABLE ACCOUNT PROGRAM Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0145 Last Action Date: 07/27/2015 |
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Bill: SB1452 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: GARS-DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1706 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-DEALER CAR SALES Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1780 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: CAR SALES ON SUNDAY Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB1835 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-DEALER CAR SALES Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2141 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: USE/OCC TAXES-SAMPLES Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2201 Chief Sponsor: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant ABR - Short Description: SEX OFFENDER REG-BATTERY Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2321 Chief Sponsor: Dave Syverson ABR - Short Description: CHILD CARE ACT-DAY CARE CENTER Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0699 Last Action Date: 07/29/2016 |
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Bill: SB2413 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: USE/OCC TAXES-SAMPLES Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2462 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: TWP CD-TWP CONSOLIDATION Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2470 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: TWP CD-TWP CONSOLIDATION Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2552 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MINIMUM WAGE-AGE 26 OR OLDER Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2606 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: LOTTERY-CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2764 Chief Sponsor: Jason A. Barickman ABR - Short Description: GOVT OFFICER & STOP PAY ORDERS Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2776 Chief Sponsor: Pamela J. Althoff ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB2860 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-DEALER CAR SALES Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB3074 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: FIREARM-FIREFIGHTERS EXCEPTION Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB3179 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: LABOR REL-FINANCIAL ABILITY Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB3181 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: LOCAL GOV-NOTICES AND RECORDS Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB3278 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: GARS-DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SB3317 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: PENCD-DNST POL & FIRE-ISBI Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SR0083 Chief Sponsor: Karen McConnaughay ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - JESUS B. VAZQUEZ Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/05/2015 |
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Bill: SR0114 Chief Sponsor: Toi W. Hutchinson ABR - Short Description: PAY EQUITY DAY Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/14/2015 |
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Bill: SR0198 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: CPT. ALBRACHT - MEDAL OF HONOR Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/16/2015 |
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Bill: SR0307 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - MICHAEL C. BRUNO Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/16/2015 |
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Bill: SR0333 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - MARY P. PIERCEALL Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/23/2015 |
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Bill: SR0434 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - DAVID LAMB Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/30/2015 |
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Bill: SR0659 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - JAMES L. HANSON Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 06/23/2015 |
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Bill: SR1210 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - REV. BENNETT MCNEAL Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 12/07/2015 |
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Bill: SR1211 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - JOE MIDDONA Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 12/07/2015 |
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Bill: SR1424 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - JOE MIDDONA Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/28/2016 |
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Bill: SR1505 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - ANTHONY T. FERRELLI Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/18/2016 |
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Bill: SR1669 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - RONALD F. KOEPPL Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 03/17/2016 |
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Bill: SR1698 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - SONDRA HECOX Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/07/2016 |
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Bill: SR1854 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - MICHAEL ADAMOVICH Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/12/2016 |
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Bill: SR1861 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - ROBERT E. BRENT Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/12/2016 |
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Bill: SR1955 Chief Sponsor: Jim Oberweis ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL - STEVE CHIDESTER Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/31/2016 |
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Bill: SJRCA0014 Chief Sponsor: Christine Radogno ABR - Short Description: CON AMEND-TERM LIMITS Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SJRCA0015 Chief Sponsor: Christine Radogno ABR - Short Description: CONAMEND-LEGISLATIVE REDISTRCT Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: SJRCA0028 Chief Sponsor: William R. Haine ABR - Short Description: CONAMEND-HGHWY REVENUE Chamber: S Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: HB3944 Chief Sponsor: Thomas M. Bennett ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-MOTORCYCLE ACCENT LIGHT Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0242 Last Action Date: 08/03/2015 |
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Bill: HB6287 Chief Sponsor: Elaine Nekritz ABR - Short Description: EGGS-LOT CONSOLIDATION Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0732 Last Action Date: 08/05/2016 |
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Bill: HJR0008 Chief Sponsor: Stephanie A. Kifowit ABR - Short Description: PAUL EGAN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY Chamber: H Last Action: Session Sine Die Last Action Date: 01/10/2017 |
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Bill: HJRCA0036 Chief Sponsor: Brandon W. Phelps ABR - Short Description: CON AMEND-REVENUE-ROAD FUND Chamber: H Last Action: Adopted Both Houses Last Action Date: 05/05/2016 |
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Committee:
Appropriations II Code: SAPB Chairman: Donne E. Trotter |
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Committee:
Committee of the Whole Code: SCWL Chairman: |
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Committee:
Labor Code: SLAB Chairman: Gary Forby |
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Committee:
Local Government Code: SLGV Chairman: Emil Jones, III |
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Committee:
State Government & Veterans Affairs Code: SGOA Chairman: Steven M. Landek |
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Committee:
Subcommittee on Consolidation Code: SLGV-SLCC Chairman: Emil Jones, III |
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Committee:
Transportation Code: STRN Chairman: Martin A. Sandoval |