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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Petition: Reopen Illinois

House Republican lawmakers have introduced a plan to re-open Illinois’ economy on a safe, responsible and regional basis. The Illinois General Assembly is a separate but co-equal branch of government. We strongly…


Thursday, May 7, 2020
IT’S TIME FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO GET BACK TO SPRINGFIELD

Sign the Petition The global COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to the nation and our state.   As a co-equal branch of government, the General Assembly has the responsibility…


Thursday, May 7, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Let Local Health Departments Decide When to Reopen

This week, the Governor finally decided it was time to put together a “plan” to move Illinois forward in the wake of COVID-19. Businesses have been closed for almost two…


Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Governor Exceeds Executive Authority by Extending Stay-At-Home Order beyond 30 Days

The Governor should seek the approval of the General Assembly to extend the stay-at-home order more than 30 days


Friday, April 3, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Strip China’s Sovereign Immunity and Sue for Damages Caused by Coronavirus

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is introducing two House Resolutions that could compel the People’s Republic of China to pay the State of Illinois for damages incurred from…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Rep. Davidsmeyer Reacts to Gov Pritzker’s Budget Address

Friday, February 14, 2020
Davidsmeyer opposes FOID fingerprinting, higher fees for law-abiding gun owners

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) called Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly’s plan to fingerprint all Illinois gun owners an overreach and violation of the Second Amendment of…


Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Rep. Davidsmeyer Sets Spring Session Agenda: Fair Maps, Property Taxes & Ethics Reforms

The citizens of Illinois deserve better from their legislators. Real reform has been ignored and brushed aside so that those in power can remain in power. Now the People of…


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rep. Davidsmeyer’s Reaction Statement to State of State Address

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer released the following reaction statement to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State address. “I agree with Governor Pritzker that it is long…


Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Root Out Voter Fraud

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) joined other House Republican Leaders and U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) to draw attention to the recent development that over 500 non-citizens have…