This week, the General Assembly overwhelmingly approved legislation that will drastically overhaul many of the state’s public pension systems. This is a move IEA vigorously opposed not only because the legislation, we believe, will be detrimental to public education in Illinois, but also because the organization was not brought in to discuss the proposed changes.
We are hoping you will take a moment to either call or e-mail (e-mail addresses will pop up when you click on a legislator’s name) those lawmakers who stood with us. The following list of senators and representatives voted either “no” or “present” on the bill.
The IEA appreciates your time and thanks you for following up with these lawmakers for showing us their support.
Here is some suggested text, but you should feel free to thank them in your own words:
“Thank you for supporting public education and voting ‘no’ on SB 1946.
Although the bill passed the House and Senate with overwhelming support, you realize the negative impact that this proposal will have on future teachers and the profession.
Thanks for your support.”
NO VOTES SPRINGFIELD HOME
Sen. Larry Bomke 217-782-0228 217-782-0228
Sen. Mike Frerichs 217-782-2507 217-355-5252
Sen. Mike Jacobs 217-782-5957 309-797-0001
Sen. Dave Luechtefeld 217-782-8137 618-243-9014
Sen. John Millner 217-782-8192 630-351-9340
Sen. Dale Righter 217-782-6674 217-235-6033
Rep. Bill Black 217-782-3992 217-431-1986
Rep. Dan Brady 217-782-1118 309-662-1100
Rep. Rich Brauer 217-782-0053
Rep. John Cavaletto 217-782-0066 618-548-9080
Rep. Will Davis 217-782-8197 708-799-7300
Rep. Paul Froehlich 217-782-3725 847-985-9210
Rep. Careen Gordon 217-782-5997 815-634-3096
Rep. Jay Hoffman 217-782-8018 618-345-2176
Rep. Eddie Jackson 217-782-5951 618-875-9950
Rep. Bill Mitchell 217-782-8163 217-876-1968
Rep. Don Moffitt 217-782-8032 309-343-8000
Rep. Rich Myers 217-782-0416 309-836-2707
Rep. Brandon Phelps 217-782-5131 618-253-4189
Rep. Raymond Poe 217-782-0044
Rep. Al Riley 217-558-1007 708-799-4364
Rep. Chapin Rose 217-558-1006 217-348-7673
Rep. Jim Watson 217-782-1840 217-243-6221
PRESENT
Sen. Deanna Demuzio 217-782-8206 217-854-4441
Sen. Kirk Dillard 217-782-8148 630-969-0990
Sen. Gary Forby 217-782-5509 618-439-2504
Rep. Mike Bost 217-782-0387 618-457-5787
Rep. Roger Eddy 217-558-1040 618-563-4128
Rep. Jerry Mitchell 217-782-0535 815-625-0820
Rep. Randy Ramey 217-558-1037 630-876-0703
Rep. Dan Reitz 217-782-1018 618-443-5757
Rep. Skip Saviano 217-782-3374 708-453-7547
Rep. Pat Verschoore 217-782-5970 309-558-3612