+ − Upcoming Hearings (4)
April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm CDT
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April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm CDT
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Committee:State Government and Veterans Affairs
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April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm CDT
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Committee:Transportation
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April 16, 2026 at 10:00am CDT
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+ − Contact Information
Phone: (217) 782-8148
Fax: (217) 782-4079
+ − Biography
Attorney; born June 1, 1955, in Chicago; B.A., Western Illinois University; J.D., DePaul University College of Law; former Chief of Staff for former Governor Jim Edgar and Director of Legislative Affairs for former Governor James R. Thompson; former judge of the Illinois Court of Claims; member, Illinois Issues Legislative Staff Hall of Fame; "Distinguished Alumni" award, Western Illinois University, 1997; married (wife, Stephanie) and two daughters.
+ − Committees (6)
IL - Executive Appointments (Senate)
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Member
IL - Judiciary (Senate)
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Minority Spokesperson
IL - Committee of the Whole (Senate)
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Member
IL - State Government and Veterans Affairs (Senate)
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Member
IL - Transportation (Senate)
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Member
IL - Energy (Senate)
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Member