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Due to financial situation of Illinois’ universities, Bomke opts out of awarding General Assembly Scholarships |
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Springfield- State Senator Larry Bomke announced that he will not be awarding General Assembly Scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. The decision was made based on the dire fiscal situation of the public universities in the State of Illinois.
“I have made the difficult decision to not give out General Assembly Scholarships this year,” Bomke said. “State universities are in a very difficult financial situation. Years of underfunding and an economic downturn have stretched our universities to the limit.”
Every year, each legislator is given eight scholarships to award that cover full tuition at any state university. When a legislator gives out a scholarship, the school that the recipient is attending must absorb the cost. |
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SPRINGFIELD – Senate lawmakers were busy in committee hearings all week, approving legislation that State Senator Larry Bomke (R-Springfield) said would target the growing social issue of “sexting,” and advancing measures to the House of Representatives that would change Illinois’ legislative scholarship program and push back the state’s February primary election date.
The Senate Criminal Law committee tackled the issue of “sexting,” a growing social trend where explicit photos or video are sent via cell phone or e-mail to someone else. The bill is aimed at people younger than 18, as sexting has become increasingly prevalent among young people in recent years.
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Springfield – Two resolutions were filed on Feb. 18 that State Senator Larry Bomke (R-Springfield) said would amend the Illinois Constitution with reforms that would take the power of drawing legislative maps out of lawmakers’ hands and place it into the hands of an independent commission.
House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 56 and Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 104 take an initiative sponsored by the League of Women Voters and other government reform groups and put it into legislation for General Assembly passage.
The current redistricting process allows legislative leaders to draw district boundaries behind closed doors. The constitutional amendment would require public hearings, ensure public display of proposed maps and allow public submission of proposed maps. Since 2001, incumbents have had a 98 percent reelection rate; passage of the amendment will encourage competition and promote diversity. |
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Senate Criminal Law committee passes Bomke bill to Senate floor |
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Springfield, IL- State Senator Larry Bomke (R-Springfield) and Chatham Police Officer Adam DeJaynes testified on behalf of Senate Bill 2488 Wednesday, February 17 in the Senate Criminal Law committee. The bill passed unanimously and is now headed to the Senate floor.
“Senate Bill 2488 will place tougher penalties on individuals who attempt to assault a police officer with a deadly weapon,” Bomke said. “Currently a person is only charged with a misdemeanor if they are arrested for aggravated assault of a police officer; this bill would make the crime a Class 4 felony.”
Officer DeJaynes was confronted with an incident where he was attacked by a man wielding a meat cleaver. After the officer got control of the situation he realized that he could only charge his would be assailant with a Class A misdemeanor.
“When talking to Officer DeJaynes, he expressed to me concern over the fact that someone might be charged and released from jail for attempted assault on a police officer before the paper work even becomes official,” Bomke said. “SB 2488 makes the minimum penalty for aggravated assault on a peace officer 1 year in prison and a possible $25,000 fine.”
If the legislation gets signed into law, it would go into effect on January 1, 2011.
“I appreciate Officer DeJaynes bringing this issue forward,” Bomke said. “The bill is about keeping our officers and public safe.” |
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Senate Week In Review January 11-15 |
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Springfield, Ill. – Lawmakers began the 2010 legislative session this week with the governor’s annual State of the State address, and wrapped up the week by approving measures that State Senator Larry Bomke (R-Springfield) said will impose more regulations on Illinois cemeteries and strengthen certain school requirements.
Lawmakers were overwhelmingly disappointed by Gov. Pat Quinn's State of the State message, which primarily focused on a laundry list of first-year accomplishments. Senator Bomke said that it’s not surprising the governor chose to draw attention to achievements, considering that over the last seven years Illinois Democrats have dug Illinois into a serious fiscal hole—and Gov. Quinn’s administration has only exacerbated the problem.
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