THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP SCHWEIZER’S OFFICE
DANVILLE, IL… State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following release after two bills he sponsored benefiting veterans were signed into law by the Governor.
“I am thrilled to see that these important bills were signed by the Governor,” began Rep. Schweizer. “As lawmakers, we need to focus on how to make life easier for our constituents, not harder, and I think these bills are a good start for our veterans. I appreciate the support from my colleagues to move these measures to the finish line and make much-needed changes to existing law, even when the changes seem small.”
HB 2572, filed by Rep. Schweizer, is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs. The new law amends the School Code and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans’ Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant Act and Scholarship by adding rulemaking authority when determining grant and scholarship eligibility. Before the signing of this bill, the Department was able to run the program but was unable to make any rules regarding its operation.
SB 1160 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and allows a resident of the State of Illinois who served in the United Nations Protection Force in Somalia, Panama, or Grenada to apply for a United Nations Protection Force license plate.
With questions, please contact Rep. Schweizer at (217) 477-0104 or visit RepSchweizer.com.
