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Ives’ House Committee Assignments Line Up with Economic Growth Agenda

February 8, 2013 By 4 Comments

jeanneivesWheaton, Illinois – State Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has been assigned to serve on five key committees during the 98th Legislative Session. She will be a fiscally conservative voice as a member of the Appropriations Committee for Elementary & Secondary Education, House Labor Committee, House Committee on Cities and Villages, House Committee on Mass Transit and House Committee on International Trade and Commerce.

“These appointments present a great opportunity to serve the people of District 42 and all of Illinois. In the midst of statewide economic turmoil, I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my background in economics and municipal government to the table,” said Ives. “I appreciate the vote of confidence from House leaders and look forward to working with my colleagues to improve the economic outlook of our state.”

Committee Assignments

The House Appropriations Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education considers budgetary matters affecting the Illinois public school system. Measures often concern the funding of specific state education initiatives like school funding appropriations and school construction bond program funding.

The House Committee on Cities and Villages considers matters affecting local and municipal government.

The House Committee on Labor and Commerce has primary jurisdiction over legislation affecting working families and labor relations. Key topics include, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, collective bargaining, minimum wage and fair employment practices

The House Committee on Mass Transit addresses funding and policy issues affecting the state’s mass transit systems. Illinois has both rural and urban transit districts that provide bus, rail, and paratransit services to Illinois residents.

The House Committee on International Trade and Commerce considers legislation related to the state’s place in the global economy. Issues that may come before the committee include: initiatives to enhance the state’s economic competitiveness; efforts to promote the export of Illinois-made products; and the impact of trends and changes in the international business climate on Illinois businesses, farmers and workers.

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  • Wolf

    Optimism will not solve the financial mess or corruption in this state and throughout the entire Public Sector. To date there has not even been an whisper of the fundamental restructuring and reform needed in these bloated Public Sector operations. There is no competence in the entire Public Sector to even address the necessary financial reform actions to save the state. The self-serving enrichment by the Public Sector continues as witnessed by any and all the recent Public Sector Labor Agreements and proposed spending plans. The charade by these Politicians continues for none have even hinted at the number cancer that is destroying the state, nation, municipalities and the private sector. At this point there will not be a solution other than the near term bankruptcy because the necessary actions like a maximum $7K annual Voucher per student, 50% reduction in staffing and compensation of the Public Sector, total Public Sector Pension Reform and the mandate that all Public Sector Labor Agreements by approved by the taxpayers via a referendum will not come from these criminals. If you have found one White Knight among these criminals then congratulations but the corruption here is boundless. Witness the illegal legislation that these assemblies institute that are outright violations of the US Constitution. Optimism and hope has its place but reality is needed to prepare for the upcoming disorder from the Public Sector collapse from the Government total bankruptcy.