Illinois State Senate District 30
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 30
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Link backs new summer youth employment program
In an effort to help young adults find jobs during the pandemic, State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) supported the Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides employment opportunities for youth in the community.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Link: Expanded vote-by-mail law will ensure safety in 2020 election
A new measure backed by State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) that would help ensure Illinois voters can safely participate in the November 2020 General Election was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Link's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Terry Link (D-30) was present at or voted on 39 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Link's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Terry Link (D-30) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Pension loophole closed under new Link law
After a high-profile loophole allowed several Lake County Board members to draw their Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension while still serving on the county board, State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) passed a proposal to end the practice.
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Sen. Link-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Attorney General Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Link-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Link-sponsored law amending the State Records Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Records Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: New law reaffirms protections for childhood sexual abuse victims
Childhood sexual abuse victims would be reaffirmed in their right to bring civil charges against their perpetrator and those who fraudulently concealed their crime under a proposal sponsored by State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) that was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Pritzker.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1868 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1868 ("limitations-child sex abuse"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Terry Link sponsors or co-sponsors 43 bills
Sen. Terry Link (D-30) sponsored 25 bills in the second quarter of 2019, 12 more than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 18 bills, 18 less than the average, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Link plan addressing mental health services for law enforcement, firefighters signed into law
A comprehensive proposal by State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) aimed at ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues among firefighters and law enforcement officers was signed into law today by Gov. Pritzker.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB124 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB124 ("government-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Link-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Link-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Closed captioning requirement to ensure access for individuals with hearing loss
The number of adults in the United States with hearing loss is expected to jump from 44 million to 73 million by 2060.
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Sen. Link-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act went into effect on Aug. 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.