State Senator Steve McClure (il)
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Recent News About State Senator Steve McClure (il)
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High school students explore lawmaking at Senator McClure's Youth Advisory Council
Nearly 80 high school students from the 54th Senate District recently gathered in Springfield to engage with government officials and participate in legislative activities.
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Illinois Chamber honors Sen. McClure as "Champion of Free Enterprise
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has been recognized by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce as a “Champion of Free Enterprise” for his efforts to support businesses and job growth in Illinois.
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Illinois Manufacturers Association honors Senator Steve McClure
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has been recognized by the Illinois Manufacturers Association (IMA) as a “Champion of Manufacturing” for his ongoing support of pro-growth economic policies.
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New law targets driver education on hazardous material transport
A new law aims to educate new drivers about vehicles hauling hazardous materials. The legislation was filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) in response to a deadly accident in the 54th Senate District.
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Legislation secures future operations for Shelby County Rescue Squad
The Shelby County Rescue Squad will continue its operations following the enactment of legislation introduced by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield). The bill, recently signed into law, ensures the squad can keep serving the community.
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New Illinois law mandates pesticide notification for residents
A new law will require government entities to notify residents when spraying pesticides near their homes, due to legislation filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) that was recently signed into law.
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Senator McClure responds to bodycam footage of Sonya Massey shooting
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released a statement following the release of bodycam footage showing the shooting of Sonya Massey by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy.
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Legislation passes ensuring operation of Shelby County Rescue Squad
The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) to ensure that the Shelby County Rescue Squad can continue operating and protect the community it serves.
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Legislation passed enabling repairs for historic bridges awaiting governor's signature
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) have successfully passed legislation through the General Assembly to address the repair or replacement of historic bridges that are still in use.
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Senator McClure criticizes Fiscal Year 2025 budget approval
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released a statement following the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on May 27, 2024.
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Legislation passed to honor local teens with memorial highway
Illinois Route 51 around Assumption will soon bear the name “Conner-Keegan Memorial Highway,” in honor of two local teenagers who tragically lost their lives in 2022. The designation, which commemorates Conner Rowcliff and Keegan Virden, was made possible through legislation enacted by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Springfield).
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Senator McClure Statement on Partisan Election Rewrite Bill
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) expressed his thoughts on the recently passed SB2412, stating, “It’s ironic that this bill contains an election interference referendum, because the legislation itself interferes in an ongoing election. Previously, Democrat legislators picked their voters with partisan gerrymandered maps, now they want to pick their opponents. This bill is a campaign donation to every incumbent Senator and Representative that is on the ballot across the state.”Senator McClure's statement comes in response to the controversial election rewrite...
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Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Educate Drivers about Hazardous Materials to Prevent Future Tragedies
The Illinois Senate has passed legislation in response to a deadly accident in the 54th Senate District involving a tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia that killed 5 people and injured 11. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) filed the legislation at the request of Effingham County officials. The bill is designed to educate drivers about the dangers of hazardous materials that vehicles are transporting on Illinois roadways.“My hope is that drivers, especially younger drivers, will be educated on how deadly even minor crashes can be that involve...
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McClure Passes Legislation to Protect Abused Children & Let Them Stay in Their Schools
The Illinois Senate has recently taken a significant step towards protecting abused children and ensuring they can remain in their familiar school environments. State Senator Steve McClure, the proponent of the legislation, emphasized the importance of this move to provide stability for vulnerable children.Senator McClure expressed, "Abused children who have been removed from their home have already suffered enough, they shouldn’t be pulled from their school and their friends and dropped into a strange environment."The legislation, known as Senate Bill 2824, addresses...
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Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Help Wastewater Utility Customers
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has advanced legislation designed to reduce costs for customers of non-profit wastewater treatment utilities.“This bill will put wastewater treatment facilities in the same category as water treatment facilities. That will save customers money and make the laws of our state more consistent,” said Senator McClure.Senate Bill 2859 updates how not-for-profit wastewater treatment facilities are valued. Under current law, those facilities are assessed with higher values, which leads to higher tax assessments, and typically those...
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Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Require Notification of Pesticides in Cities and Towns
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure has successfully pushed through legislation that mandates the notification of pesticide applications in cities and towns to keep residents informed. The bill, Senate Bill 3342, requires applicators to provide public notice before spraying pesticides in public areas within municipalities, ensuring that residents living within 200 feet of the affected area are informed.Senator McClure emphasized the importance of this legislation, stating, “This will allow people to know when pesticides are being sprayed in public areas near their home,...
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Senator McClure Advances Legislation to Stop Property Tax Interest and Penalties from Being Charged to Deceased Individuals
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is pushing forward with legislation to address the issue of governments charging interest and penalties on property taxes to deceased individuals, causing financial strain on their heirs.“Government shouldn’t be taxing and fining people who are dead, it’s that simple,” said Senator McClure. “This is a commonsense idea that will help countless families during tough times while they are grieving the loss of a loved one.”The proposed Senate Bill 2832, introduced by McClure, aims to offer relief by allowing the estate of a...
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Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Reform Prisoner Review Board
Illinois Senate Republicans have taken a stand in response to a controversial decision made by Governor JB Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board. The release of a dangerous felon, Crosetti Brand, who went on to commit a heinous crime just hours after being released, has prompted the introduction of legislation aimed at reforming the Prisoner Review Board.Senate Republican Leader John Curran expressed his dismay, stating, "This never should have happened." The incident involved Brand, a violent criminal with a history of domestic violence, who was released by the PRB despite...
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Sen. McClure, Rep. Rosenthal and Rep. Coffey Unveil New Legislation to Prevent Mishandling of Human Remains
Legislation has been introduced in response to a shocking incident involving a funeral home in Carlinville, which mishandled human remains and provided the wrong remains to grieving families. Senator Steve McClure, Representative Mike Coffey, and Representative Wayne Rosenthal have unveiled new legislation aimed at preventing such tragic events from occurring in the future.Senator McClure expressed his concern for the families affected by these horrific acts, stating, "Families who have lost a loved one have suffered enough already, it is unconscionable for anyone to try...
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Senator McClure Needs Your Help to Create Cards for Senior Citizens
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has launched his annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive to ensure that senior citizens in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities feel loved and remembered on Valentine's Day. Senator McClure emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "Living in a nursing home or assisted-living facility can be a lonely experience. We want to make sure that those seniors know that they are an important part of the community and are loved."To achieve this goal, Senator McClure is urging students, scout groups, churches, and...