PLAINFIELD—Governor Pritzker recently signed legislation into law to expand the availability of mammogram screenings.  State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was a co-sponsor of the legislation, SB162, which will require insurance…

Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to raise the minimum salary for educators to $40,000 by the 2023-2024 school year. State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) supported the initiative, HB2078. “Illinois…

State Representative Mark Batinick remains committed to fighting for property tax relief for Illinois residents. To help find the best solution to reducing property tax burdens in both the short…

PLAINFIELD—State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) sponsored legislation that will provide more disclosure to school districts on auto-renewing contracts.  The legislation, SB1630, was signed by the Governor on Friday August 16th….

PLAINFIELD—Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to require hotels and casinos to adopt anti-sexual harassment policies to improve workplace safety for employees. State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was a co-sponsor…

PLAINFIELD—Governor JB Pritzker recently signed legislation into law that would remove the statute of limitations for prosecuting crimes of sexual violence in Illinois.  The bill, HB2135, provides that prosecution for…

PLAINFIELD—Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law legislation that will enforce and improve Scott’s Law.  The bill, SB2038, will help educate drivers on their responsibilities, which include slowing down and…

Illinois is issuing “REAL ID’s” in accordance with federal guidelines, which are aimed at making identification cards more secure after 9/11.  After October 1st, 2020 only REAL ID’s will be…

This year I returned to Springfield to represent Illinois’ 97th District to continue fighting to create job growth, advocating for efficient government, and opposing tax increases.  As the first year…

Plainfield—State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is hosting a senior fair on Thursday, July 25th.  The event will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Church in Plainfield, 15629 South IL-59, from…