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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Meier’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Proposed Budget

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal: “Governor Pritzker tried painting a rosy picture of Illinois’ fiscal condition, but the fact is, Illinois is…


Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Meier files legislation to bring more transparency to controversial bills moving in the legislature

Oftentimes controversial bills receiving opposition in the Illinois legislature start as one bill number, then the bill changes, making it difficult for the public to keep track of legislation they…


Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Rep. Meier files bill to create fair judicial elections in St. Clair County

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation to restore fairness to the process of electing judges in St. Clair County. The legislation is in response to a proposal to be…


Monday, December 20, 2021
286 New Laws Take Effect New Year’s Day

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is making the public aware of nearly 300 new laws scheduled to take effect on January 1st. Several new laws to know supported by Rep….


Thursday, September 9, 2021
Illinois must maintain low-cost energy for residents and businesses

This evening the House of Representatives approved legislation (SB 2408) to put Prairie State Energy Campus located in southern Illinois at a competitive disadvantage, leaving the coal-fired power plant in…


Monday, August 30, 2021
Rep. Meier’s Bill to Require Notification of Potential Opioid Addiction Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to combat the ongoing opioid crisis was signed into law. The new law will provide patients with more information concerning the potential…


Friday, August 27, 2021
Rep. Meier and Highland Police Dept. to Host Rx Drug Drop Off September 9

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the Highland Police Department will be hosting a drive-through Prescription Drug Drop-Off event in Highland on Thursday, September 9 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. The…


Monday, August 9, 2021
Rep. Meier’s bill signed into law will make it easier for disabled vets to obtain license plates

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain a disabled veteran license plate was signed into law on Friday, August 6….


Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Statement on Governor Pritzker’s School Mask Mandate

State Representative Charlie Meier issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker announced a mandatory mask mandate for Pre-K-12 public schools in the state: “As I have stated before, the decisions…


Tuesday, June 1, 2021
General Assembly Adjourns Lackluster Session

The General Assembly ended the 2021 legislative session without many accolades according to State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville). The legislature ended another annual session without a balanced budget, gave lawmakers…