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SR0350 - MEMORIAL-LINDA M. CRAIG
David Koehler
Last updated 11 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Mourns the death of Linda M. Craig of East Peoria.
STATUS
Passed
SR0462 - MEMORIAL-GILBERT C. NOLDE
David Koehler
Last updated 11 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Mourns the death of Gilbert Carl Nolde of Peoria.
STATUS
Passed
SR0454 - MEMORIAL-RICHARD LUFT
David Koehler
Last updated 11 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Mourns the passing of former Illinois State Representative and State Senator Richard Nelson Luft of Perkin.
STATUS
Passed
SR0683 - NAT. INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT
David Koehler
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Urges the United States Congress to pass H.R. 4052 to create a new national infrastructure bank to finance urgently needed infrastructure projects.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0711 - MEMORIAL-CHARLES L. DANCEY
David Koehler, Neil Anderson
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Mourns the death of Charles Lohman Dancey of Pekin.
STATUS
Passed
HB2217 - TENANT RADON PROTECTION ACT
Ann M. Williams, Mary E. Flowers, Maurice A. West
Last updated about 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Radon Awareness Act. Defines "dwelling unit", "lease", "lessor", "mobile home", "radon", "radon contractor", and "tenant". Repeals a provision regarding the disclosure of radon hazard to current and prospective tenants. Provides instead that at the time of a prospective tenant's application to lease a dwelling unit, before a lease is entered into, or at any time during the leasing period upon request, the lessor shall provide the prospective tenant or tenant of a dwelling unit with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's "Radon Guide for Tenants" pamphlet, copies of any records or reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit that indicate a radon hazard to the tenant, and the Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards to Tenants form. Provides that at the commencement of the agreed leasing period, a tenant shall have 90 days to conduct his or her own radon test of the dwelling unit. Creates the Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards to Tenants form. Requires a lessor or tenant who decides to have radon mitigation performed to have the radon mitigation system installed by a radon contractor. Requires a tenant who decides to have radon mitigation performed to have the express consent of the lessor prior to undertaking any mitigation activities. Provides that the new provisions apply to leases entered on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Includes home rule provisions. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB1439 - INC TX-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Paul Faraci, David Koehler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois income Tax Act. Provides that, for purposes of the tax credit for instructional materials and supplies, the term "qualified school" also includes public institutions of higher education. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1623 - UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TSK FORCE
David Koehler, Doris Turner, Adriane Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force Act. Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall develop a statewide plan to connect existing local projects and new projects to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois while creating new educational and tourism opportunities for the State. Establishes the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force. Provides that all members of the Task Force shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research, existing infrastructure and projects, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report detailing the Task Force's findings and recommendations and needed resources. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before July 1, 2024. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved, and the Act is repealed, on January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB1555 - PACKAGING & PAPER STEWARDSHIP
David Koehler, Dagmara Avelar, Sharon Chung
Last updated about 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Act. Creates the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency in the drafting, amendment, and finalization of the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment. Provides that on or before January 1, 2024, the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency shall appoint members to the Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations to the Agency in the drafting, amendment, and finalization of the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment. Provides that persons with data or information required to complete the statewide needs assessment shall provide the Agency with such data or information in a timely fashion to assist in completing the statewide needs assessment. Provides that the Agency shall issue a competitive solicitation to select a qualified consultant to conduct a statewide needs assessment to assess recycling needs in the State for packaging and paper products, including identifying current conditions and an evaluation of the capacity, costs, gaps, and needs associated with recycling and the diversion of packaging and paper products. Provides that on or before December 1, 2026, the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council shall prepare and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor, which shall include an opportunity for a minority report. Sets forth findings and purpose. Defines terms. Makes a corresponding change in the Environmental Protection Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1587 - POWER AG-ENERGY CREDIT TARGET
William Cunningham, David Koehler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes legislative declarations and findings regarding the deployment of energy storage systems. Makes it a goal of the Illinois Power Agency to include implementing procurement of energy storage credits to cost-effectively deploy contracted energy storage systems. Provides that the Agency is authorized to conduct competitive solicitations to procure contracted energy storage credits sufficient to achieve, at minimum, certain energy storage standards. Provides that the Agency has the power to request, review, and accept proposals, execute contracts, and procure energy storage credits. Provides that the Agency shall develop a storage procurement plan that results in the electric utilities contracting for energy storage credits from contracted energy storage systems in specified amounts. Provides that within 90 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop an energy storage procurement plan. Provides that for all procurements of energy storage credits, the Agency shall direct respondents to offer a strike price. Provides that all procurements under these provisions shall comply with the geographic requirements of the Act and shall follow the procurement processes and procedures described in the Act and the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes the Agency to develop and implement a firm energy resource procurement plan. Provides that no later than December 31, 2026 and every 2 years thereafter, the Agency shall conduct an analysis to determine whether the contracted quantity of energy storage in energy storage capacity and energy storage duration is sufficient to support the State's renewable energy standards and carbon emission standards. Defines terms. Makes corresponding changes in the Public Utilities Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Illinois district SD-046
COMMITTEES
Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
David Koehler is serving his first term in the Illinois State Senate. He currently serves as Chair of the Agriculture & Conservation Committee and Vice Chair of the Labor Committee. Koehler served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2006-2014. Prior to running for office, Koehler worked in both the private and public sectors, including working as a risk manager for an insurance company. His public service included working as an aide to U.S. Senator Paul Simon. Koehler earned an associate's degree from Carl Sandburg College before receiving a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and a master's degree from the University of Illinois Springfield. He and his wife, Pam, have four daughters.read less
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