State Representative Daniel Swanson (IL) | Representative Dan Swanson (R) 71st District
State Representative Daniel Swanson (IL) | Representative Dan Swanson (R) 71st District
On April 17, Representative Dan Swanson shared updates from Springfield, highlighting several pieces of legislation and community events.
One prominent topic is the homeschool bill, which has drawn significant interest this spring. Despite Swanson's opposition and the failure of the bill to advance by last week's deadline, he noted potential for further developments. Swanson expressed gratitude to those who voiced opposition, noting that over 136,000 witness slips were filed against the bill. He urged continued engagement from the public as the legislative session progresses.
Another legislative development involves House Bill 1226, which successfully passed the Illinois House. The bill, co-sponsored by Swanson, raises the age for mandatory driving tests for seniors from 79 to 87. It allows family members to report medical concerns about a driver's ability to the Secretary of State. The bill passed unanimously with a 114-0 vote and now awaits Senate consideration.
A bill proposing resentencing for certain offenders, House Bill 3332, was defeated in the House. This legislation would have allowed individuals convicted of murder or sexual assault as minors to seek resentencing or parole. An evaluation estimated the bill would apply to nearly a thousand inmates, and its defeat was noted by Swanson.
In community news, Swanson shared his attendance at the Sherrard Fire Department's pancake breakfast, where locals gathered for pancakes and Easter celebrations. He also visited the Oxford Fire Department for a pancake breakfast and bake sale and attended an event with the Macomb FFA, celebrating achievements within the organization.
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