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Rep. Blair-Sherlock introduces bill in Illinois House to rename newborn screening act
State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, author of the bill in the Illinois House, seeks to update newborn screening requirements.
Illinois State House District 46
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Legislature approves Blair-Sherlock’s bill clarifying unclaimed property in Illinois
Legislation led by state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock to clarify what constitutes unclaimed property has cleared both the Illinois House and Senate.
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Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock registers 82 votes during Illinois House session on May 21, 2026
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) participated in 82 floor votes in the Illinois House, all marked as Yes, including support for SB3496.
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Blair-Sherlock votes 27 times on Illinois House floor on May 22, 2026
On Friday, May 22, 2026, Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) participated in 27 recorded Illinois House floor votes.
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Blair-Sherlock bill approving parking rights for law enforcement, firefighters advances through both Illinois chambers
Legislation introduced by State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, which addresses parking rights for law enforcement officers and firefighters, was approved by the House and the Senate.
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Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock registered 34 floor votes in Illinois House on May 27, 2026
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) participated in 34 recorded votes on the Illinois House floor.
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Blair-Sherlock records 12 floor votes in Illinois House on May 28, 2026
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) voted Yes on 12 separate measures in the Illinois House on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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Rep. Blair-Sherlock votes Yes on 14 measures in Illinois House session May 29, 2026
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) participated in 14 recorded Illinois House votes on Friday, May 29, 2026, casting a Yes vote in every instance.
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Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock registers 9 votes in Illinois House on May 30, 2026
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) cast 9 floor votes in the Illinois House, supporting each measure including SB3772, which addresses environmental permitting and justice.
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Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock supports SB0343 to revise Principal and Income Act reference
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) cast a Yes vote on SB0343, legislation amending a citation in the Principal and Income Act, which was approved in the Illinois House by a vote of 75-34 on May 31, 2026.
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Blair-Sherlock backs SB3211 to update Illinois teledentistry law
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) supported SB3211, a proposal to update Illinois teledentistry rules, which cleared the House with a unanimous 116-0 vote on May 31, 2026.
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Blair-Sherlock supports measure raising minimum age for juvenile extended jurisdiction prosecution from 13 to 15
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) cast a Yes vote on HB5020, which increases the minimum age for extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution from 13 to 15. The bill passed the Illinois House on May 31, 2026, by a vote of 75-39.
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Blair-Sherlock casts Yes vote as SB3113 to update Illinois credit union rules passes House
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) voted in favor of SB3113, legislation aimed at updating regulations and expanding service options for Illinois credit unions. The bill cleared the Illinois House on May 31, 2026, with a 112-2 vote.
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Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock backs SB3533 redefining twice-exceptional students
On May 31, 2026, Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) voted in favor of SB3533, legislation updating the definition of twice-exceptional student, which was unanimously approved in the Illinois House with a 117-0 vote.
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Blair-Sherlock backs SB3208 to raise exempt farm vehicle weight limits
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-46th) cast a Yes vote on SB3208, which increases the weight cutoff for certain excluded farm vehicles; the bill was approved in the Illinois House by a 117-0 vote on May 31, 2026.