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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Says No to $1 Billion in Tax Hikes and $1 Billion More for Illegal Immigrants in Democrats-only FY 25 Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is one of many Illinois lawmakers who have expressed deep concerns with the proposed Illinois Fiscal Year 2025 Budget finalized late Friday evening when…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Rep. Meier Honors Vow to Support Amended HB 793, Encourages Further Improvements

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has continued to legislate on behalf of workers with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier, a member of the House Human Services…


Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Rep. Meier Co-Sponsors Successful Effort to Crack Down on Irresponsible CILAs and Protect CILA Residents

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has worked for many years to protect residents with profound physical and mental disabilities living in Illinois’ State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and…


Monday, May 13, 2024
Op-Ed: Legislature Must Stop HB 793 to Save the Jobs of Developmentally Disabled

Throughout my time in Springfield serving southern Illinois and portions of the Metro-East, I have worked hard to represent the best interests of the citizens in our state that live…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Listen: Rep. Meier Voices Frustration Regarding Last Second Election Omnibus Bill

Springfield – State Representative Charlie Meier (R – Okawville) outlined several issues he had with the rushed passage of Senate Bill 2412 by House Democrats on Wednesday. ### State Representative…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rep. Meier: Democrats Rush through Elections Bill that Stifles Democratic Process, Change Rules for Upcoming Election

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement upon the passage of SB 2412 through the Illinois House on Wednesday. Meier says the legislation represents a…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Sees Sponsored Bills Pass House with Unanimous Support

SPRINGFIELD, IL…. Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) had a successful week on the House Floor, seeing two of his sponsored bills pass with unanimous support before the 3rd Reading deadline. During the…


Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Sponsors Legislation to Help Fund Emergency Medical Services

SPRINGFIELD, IL…. The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee has voted unanimously in favor of legislation sponsored by Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) aimed at increasing funding for ambulance services. The legislation…


Friday, April 12, 2024
State Rep. Charlie Meier Reminds Constituents to Sign Petition Protecting Jobs for Developmentally Disabled Individuals

SPRINGFIELD, IL…. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is urging constituents to sign his petition projecting the jobs of Illinoisans with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Legislation pending in the Illinois House…


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Bipartisan B20 Law Benefits Illinois Environment, Industry, Drivers, and Farmers

Implementation of a bipartisan bill to encourage the use of higher blends of biodiesel took effect on Monday, April 1. Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Chairman Ron Kindred and State Representative…