This week has been very busy at the Capitol with session and committee hearings. The House passed over 100 bills this week that are making their way to the Senate. Next week, we are expecting late nights in Springfield with several more bills being debated and voted on. I will continue the work of representing my district by supporting legislation that benefits my constituents and makes their lives brighter. We need to roll up our sleeves, work together, and pass bills that improve the quality of life for everyone in Illinois.
Rep. Schmidt Supports Bill That Helps At Risk and Homeless Students
Looking after our children is one of my priorities which is why I support HB 4137. This bill will allow school districts to go beyond traditional services to help create a more stable housing environment for students who are going through tough times.
Stable housing is crucial for the well-being of our children and it’s important we do all we can to prevent disruptions in a child’s education, and this new policy will help students in the 114th District and across the state.
Schmidt Working to Reduce The High Cost of Living
Tackling the cost of living in Illinois should be a bipartisan priority, however, the majority party wants to raise taxes by $728 billion as spending continues to grow. If they were serious about affordability, they would take action to reduce taxes though policy reform, create a long-term solution to improve general revenue, and be disciplined to maintain fiscal responsibility. Read more and take a quick survey!
House Republicans are Focused on Lowering the Cost of Living
HR24– No tax on retirement
HB4088– Lowers Cost of Energy
HB1383– No tax on tips
HB1321: Refunds Property Tax Surplus to Taxpayers
HB58: Creates a ‘Sales Tax Holiday’
HB47: Lowers Property Taxes for Seniors
Schmidt Moves Forward in Effort to Improve Community Pharmacies
House Bill 4243, will improve working conditions for pharmacies across Illinois and provide customers with better service.
“Community pharmacies play a crucial role in our healthcare system with pharmacists who make sure patients use medications correctly, provide preventative health screenings, and offer advice for over-the-counter medications.”
Property Taxes
Illinois residents are sick and tired of Governor Pritzker’s blame game whenever a crisis occurs in our state. While the Governor refuses to act, House Republicans have put forward real solutions to help lower property taxes and make Illinois more affordable for our residents.
HB 2642 Improves the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law
HB 2641 creates a school district levy exemption for seniors
HB 1321 provides that property tax collections in excess of 150 percent of the previous year’s amounts be refunded to taxpayers.
More info: https://www.thecentersquare.com/…/article_b768a292-f807…
Congratulations to the 2026 East St. Louis Basketball State Champions
IDOT will be adding this road sign to the ESTL population sign for a full year to celebrate their victory!
Coach Mark Chambers said this team has applied everything he taught them and their commitment to hard work resulted in a championship win.
A documentary detailing the East St. Louis Flyers’ 2026 IHSA Class 3A state championship basketball season is in production highlighting their journey.
Coffee Talk
Join me in Millstadt on April 20 to have conversations about important issues impacting the state of Illinois. This will be a great opportunity for my constituents to meet with me and talk about what matters the most to them- Let’s Talk!
Resources for First Responders
First responders are the backbone of public safety. They are the first ones there when we need them most, working under extreme conditions to save lives, restore order, and provide immediate care. These individuals often work long hours, put themselves in dangerous situations, and deal with high-stress environments to ensure the safety and well-being of others. Here are helpful resources that benefit our first responders.
Representative Kevin Schmidt represents the 114th District, which includes a portion of St. Clair County.
Please contact Representative Schmidt with any questions or concerns at (618)-215-1050 or by email [email protected]
