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Dennis Tipsword (R)
Dennis Tipsword (R)
Representative
January 2023 - Present
105th District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
226-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-0044
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-0044
District Office:
305 W. Madison St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-9344
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-9344
Other Contact Info:
tipsword@ilhousegop.org
Biography
Chief Deputy, Woodford County Sheriff’s Office; born and raised in Woodford County; graduate of Metamora Township High School, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois Police Training Institute, and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command; 30-year career in law enforcement, still an active duty officer; former small business owner; 14-year member of Woodford County Republican Central Committee; 15-year volunteer youth sports coach; member of Sons of American Legion; elected to Illinois House in 2022; resides in Metamora, married to Betsy for 30 years and has three children and seven grandchildren.
Associated Senator:
Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1038 | John M. Cabello | CONTROL SUB-FENTANYL PENALTIES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/09/2025 |
| HB1040 | John M. Cabello | REPEAL PICA | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/09/2025 |
| HB1067 | John M. Cabello | VOID THE FOID | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/09/2025 |
| HB1114 | Nicole La Ha | LIMITATIONS-VICTIM UNDER 18 | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/09/2025 |
| HB1117 | Regan Deering | INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS-GENDER | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/09/2025 |
| HB1141 | William E Hauter | GENERAL ANESTHESIA COVERAGE | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025 | 05/01/2025 |
| HB1270 | William E Hauter | HEALTH CARE-VOLUNTEER LICENSE | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 | 05/07/2025 |
| HB1317 | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1400 | Brad Halbrook | PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 03/21/2025 |
| HB1467 | Nicole La Ha | PATRONIZING MINOR PROSTITUTION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1469 | Nicole La Ha | SEX OFFENDER REG-HUM TRAFFICK | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1583 | Dennis Tipsword | SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1634 | Patrick Sheehan | INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 03/21/2025 |
| HB1697 | Lisa Davis | 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 | 05/15/2025 |
| HB1740 | Dennis Tipsword | FOIA-OFFICER-WORN BODY CAMERAS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1741 | Dennis Tipsword | PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-EMPLOYEE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1742 | Dennis Tipsword | ELEC CD-VOTER IDENTIFICATION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1743 | Dennis Tipsword | CRIM PRO-TRANSPORT-TREATMENT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 03/21/2025 |
| HB1911 | Bradley Fritts | GOV ACCOUNT AUDIT-TOWNSHIPS | S | Referred to Assignments | 04/08/2025 |
| HB2409 | Michael J. Kelly | PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 | 05/08/2025 |
| HB2586 | Martin J. Moylan | ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 | 05/15/2025 |
| HB2677 | Sharon Chung | ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 03/21/2025 |
| HB2780 | Martin J. Moylan | PEN CD-PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB2804 | Tony M. McCombie | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES-FENTANYL | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB2914 | Suzanne M. Ness | PUBLICATION-NOTICES-NEWSPAPERS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 03/21/2025 |
| HB3053 | Rita Mayfield | ILETS BOARD MEMBERS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 04/11/2025 |
| HB3140 | Tom Weber | ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 04/23/2025 |
| HB3339 | Thaddeus Jones | ROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | S | Referred to Assignments | 04/10/2025 |
| HB4000 | Dennis Tipsword | LAW ENFORCEMENT-BODY CAMERAS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 03/04/2025 |
| HB4001 | Dennis Tipsword | CRIM PRO-ARREST-OTHER COUNTY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 03/04/2025 |
| HB4003 | Dave Severin | CRIM CD-AERIAL DRONE-PRISON | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 03/04/2025 |
| HB4004 | Dennis Tipsword | CRIM PRO-TRANSPORTATION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 03/04/2025 |
| HB4005 | Dennis Tipsword | GA-LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 03/04/2025 |
| HB4050 | Tony M. McCombie | ENERGY FOR ALL | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 05/01/2025 |
| HR0027 | Patrick Sheehan | RECOGNIZES-AALEA | H | Resolution Adopted | 01/29/2025 |
| HR0186 | Tony M. McCombie | MEMORIAL-SAMUEL W. NOLEN | H | Resolution Adopted | 03/13/2025 |
| HR0197 | Hoan Huynh | RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG | H | Resolution Adopted | 04/30/2025 |
| HR0226 | Tony M. McCombie | CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS | H | Resolution Adopted | 04/07/2025 |
| HR0245 | Jay Hoffman | CONGRATS-KEVIN J. COLEMAN | H | Resolution Adopted | 04/10/2025 |
| HR0292 | Brad Halbrook | CONDEMNS-GOV. JB PRITZKER | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 05/06/2025 |
| HJR0023 | Mary Gill | HERO DAY | H | Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions | 05/08/2025 |
| SB1418 | Napoleon Harris, III | INS CD-PERIPHERAL ARTERY TEST | H | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | 04/30/2025 |
| SB1764 | Julie A. Morrison | ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION | H | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate | 05/14/2025 |
| SB2075 | Seth Lewis | CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS | H | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate | 05/14/2025 |
| SJR0012 | Chris Balkema | IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS | H | Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions | 04/30/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approp-Public Safety & Infrastruct | HAPP | Rita Mayfield (D) | |
| Fire Subcommittee | SHPF-HFSU | Michael J. Kelly (D) | |
| Health Care Licenses | HHCL | Bob Morgan (D) | |
| Immigration & Human Rights | SIHR | Barbara Hernandez (D) | |
| Insurance | HINS | Thaddeus Jones (D) | |
| Judiciary - Criminal | HJUC | Justin Slaughter (D) | |
| Mental Health & Addiction | HMEH | Lindsey LaPointe (D) | |
| Police & Fire Committee | SHPF | Michael J. Kelly (D) | |
| Police Subcommittee | SHPF-HPPS | Michael J. Kelly (D) | |
| Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Reg. | HJUC-HSXS | Justin Slaughter (D) |
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Bill: HB1038 Chief Sponsor: John M. Cabello ABR - Short Description: CONTROL SUB-FENTANYL PENALTIES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1040 Chief Sponsor: John M. Cabello ABR - Short Description: REPEAL PICA Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1067 Chief Sponsor: John M. Cabello ABR - Short Description: VOID THE FOID Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1114 Chief Sponsor: Nicole La Ha ABR - Short Description: LIMITATIONS-VICTIM UNDER 18 Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1117 Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering ABR - Short Description: INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS-GENDER Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1141 Chief Sponsor: William E Hauter ABR - Short Description: GENERAL ANESTHESIA COVERAGE Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025 Last Action Date: 05/01/2025 |
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Bill: HB1270 Chief Sponsor: William E Hauter ABR - Short Description: HEALTH CARE-VOLUNTEER LICENSE Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 Last Action Date: 05/07/2025 |
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Bill: HB1317 Chief Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer ABR - Short Description: REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1400 Chief Sponsor: Brad Halbrook ABR - Short Description: PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1467 Chief Sponsor: Nicole La Ha ABR - Short Description: PATRONIZING MINOR PROSTITUTION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1469 Chief Sponsor: Nicole La Ha ABR - Short Description: SEX OFFENDER REG-HUM TRAFFICK Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1583 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1634 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan ABR - Short Description: INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1697 Chief Sponsor: Lisa Davis ABR - Short Description: 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Last Action Date: 05/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB1740 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: FOIA-OFFICER-WORN BODY CAMERAS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1741 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-EMPLOYEE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1742 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-VOTER IDENTIFICATION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1743 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-TRANSPORT-TREATMENT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1911 Chief Sponsor: Bradley Fritts ABR - Short Description: GOV ACCOUNT AUDIT-TOWNSHIPS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/08/2025 |
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Bill: HB2409 Chief Sponsor: Michael J. Kelly ABR - Short Description: PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Last Action Date: 05/08/2025 |
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Bill: HB2586 Chief Sponsor: Martin J. Moylan ABR - Short Description: ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Last Action Date: 05/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB2677 Chief Sponsor: Sharon Chung ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2780 Chief Sponsor: Martin J. Moylan ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB2804 Chief Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie ABR - Short Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES-FENTANYL Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB2914 Chief Sponsor: Suzanne M. Ness ABR - Short Description: PUBLICATION-NOTICES-NEWSPAPERS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3053 Chief Sponsor: Rita Mayfield ABR - Short Description: ILETS BOARD MEMBERS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3140 Chief Sponsor: Tom Weber ABR - Short Description: ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 04/23/2025 |
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Bill: HB3339 Chief Sponsor: Thaddeus Jones ABR - Short Description: ROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/10/2025 |
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Bill: HB4000 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT-BODY CAMERAS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB4001 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-ARREST-OTHER COUNTY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB4003 Chief Sponsor: Dave Severin ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-AERIAL DRONE-PRISON Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB4004 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-TRANSPORTATION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB4005 Chief Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword ABR - Short Description: GA-LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB4050 Chief Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie ABR - Short Description: ENERGY FOR ALL Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 05/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0027 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-AALEA Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0186 Chief Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-SAMUEL W. NOLEN Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 03/13/2025 |
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Bill: HR0197 Chief Sponsor: Hoan Huynh ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/30/2025 |
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Bill: HR0226 Chief Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/07/2025 |
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Bill: HR0245 Chief Sponsor: Jay Hoffman ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-KEVIN J. COLEMAN Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/10/2025 |
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Bill: HR0292 Chief Sponsor: Brad Halbrook ABR - Short Description: CONDEMNS-GOV. JB PRITZKER Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 05/06/2025 |
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Bill: HJR0023 Chief Sponsor: Mary Gill ABR - Short Description: HERO DAY Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions Last Action Date: 05/08/2025 |
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Bill: SB1418 Chief Sponsor: Napoleon Harris, III ABR - Short Description: INS CD-PERIPHERAL ARTERY TEST Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 04/30/2025 |
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Bill: SB1764 Chief Sponsor: Julie A. Morrison ABR - Short Description: ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 05/14/2025 |
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Bill: SB2075 Chief Sponsor: Seth Lewis ABR - Short Description: CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 05/14/2025 |
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Bill: SJR0012 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions Last Action Date: 04/30/2025 |
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Committee: Approp-Public Safety & Infrastruct Code: HAPP Chairman: Rita Mayfield |
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Committee: Fire Subcommittee Code: SHPF-HFSU Chairman: Michael J. Kelly |
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Committee: Health Care Licenses Code: HHCL Chairman: Bob Morgan |
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Committee: Immigration & Human Rights Code: SIHR Chairman: Barbara Hernandez |
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Committee: Insurance Code: HINS Chairman: Thaddeus Jones |
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Committee: Judiciary - Criminal Code: HJUC Chairman: Justin Slaughter |
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Committee: Mental Health & Addiction Code: HMEH Chairman: Lindsey LaPointe |
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Committee: Police & Fire Committee Code: SHPF Chairman: Michael J. Kelly |
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Committee: Police Subcommittee Code: SHPF-HPPS Chairman: Michael J. Kelly |
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Committee: Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Reg. Code: HJUC-HSXS Chairman: Justin Slaughter |