Last week was the House Third Reading Deadline. Let me fill you in.
Moving Bills
Ahead of last Friday’s deadline, I was working to make sure my bills were moving. Here’s what I was able to get passed through the House:
- HB 2044 raises the threshold for the “small business” classification from $14 million in gross sales/receipts to $20 million. This number has not changed since 2013. This initiative came from a local company and will allow for more companies to compete for work previously restricted to smaller companies.
- HB 2065 changes the requirements for nonprofits to qualify for grants under the Charitable Trust Stabilization Act to make it easier for small nonprofits to apply for state grants
I will fill you in on some more initiatives as we enter the final month of the spring legislative session.
Honoring Two Breese Central State Champs
I was thrilled to have Breese Central Cougar Women Basketball Team and Cheerleading Team to the Capitol to celebrate their State Championships.
Breese Central High School (Cougars) are the 2026 IHSA Class 2A Girls Basketball State Champion, defeating Byron 44-28 on March 7, 2026, to secure their second state title in program history.
The school also won the 2026 1A IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Championship.
To celebrate their achievements, I filed House Resolutions 737 and 750.
Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day
The Second Amendment is not up for grabs. It was great seeing so many advocates in full force to show the radical Democrats that our rights shall not be infringed!
The Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is its primary sponsor.
Demanding Changes at DHS
I teamed up with disability advocates and held a press conference in Springfield to spotlight a series of reform bills aimed at addressing critical failures within the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS).
Ag Day at the Capitol
I love Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day in Springfield. I love seeing all the FFA and 4-H kids. Without those two organizations, I wouldn’t be a State Rep.
Pages for the Day
Rep. Charlie Meier showed Maliah Riechmann and Clara Kozuszek around the Capitol today as they served as his Pages for the Day.
Photos from the Capitol and Around the District
Back to Springfield This Week
I’m heading back to Springfield this week to continue advocating for our Southern Illinois values. As always, if you have any questions or concerns with a State of IL agency, please reach out to my office. We are here to help!