As we are in the final week of session, there are multiple ways to follow along and keep updated on what we’re working on in Springfield. To find what hearings…

SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, State Representative Mark Batinick’s (R-Plainfield) last sponsored piece of legislation passed the House with unanimous support. Senate Bill 3785 will allow a pension transfer credit for…

Happy spring! As we wrap up session this week, I’m providing my monthly legislative update with information on what we have been working on down in Springfield during our Spring…

Rep. Batinick spoke in opposition of Senate Bill 2803 to only pay a little more than half of what’s owed in the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund instead of paying…

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Illinois House’s passage of Senate Bill 2803 on Wednesday night, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released the following statement: “House Republicans have had a…

SPRINGFIELD – A joint resolution supported by State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) to honor the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II has been adopted in the…

PLAINFIELD – State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) announced his March Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive for Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, individuals can drop off new and…

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) filed legislation to cap sales tax on gas in Illinois. House Bill 5723 caps the sales tax on gas at 18…

A year ago January, Governor Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law. The Safety Accountability, Fairness & Equity Today Act was quickly drafted and un-vetted. Ultimately, it has not demonstrated…