State Senator Seth Lewis | Illinois General Assembly
State Senator Seth Lewis | Illinois General Assembly
Legislators in Springfield are preparing for the final four weeks of their session. Their focus includes vetting bills that have come from the House of Representatives and tackling major issues such as the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a $770 million fiscal challenge affecting Metra, PACE, and the Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA). Senator Seth Lewis, a member of both the Senate Republican Budget Negotiation Team and the Senate Transportation Committee, will be involved in addressing these matters.
Discussing budget priorities, Lewis seeks fiscal responsibility, particularly in transit, advocating for an equitable board reconfiguration for representation across counties.
Lewis has successfully advanced a motorcycle safety bill, Senate Bill 2075, which passed unanimously on April 9. This legislation aims to make motorcycle safety training more accessible and affordable by standardizing training guidelines and increasing training centers. The bill, influenced by A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of Illinois, will proceed to the Illinois House of Representatives.
In food safety, Senate Bill 93, co-sponsored with Senator Willie Preston, seeks to ban certain food additives from manufacture and later from sale in Illinois. The bill is now heading to the House for further discussion.
Concerns about Chicago's financial management were highlighted by Senator Lewis after a recent request for financial assistance by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Lewis and other budget team members voiced their opposition, highlighting the impact on taxpayers outside Chicago.
Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID or equivalent identification will be required for flights and federal facilities. Upcoming community events include a Mobile DMV event next week in Wheaton.
School libraries in Lewis's district are set to receive state grants totaling over $126,500. These funds will cover a range of materials and technology needs.
Resurfacing on Butterfield Road is underway and expected to continue until November, pending lane closures and delays.
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