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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Caulkins Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Fifth Budget Proposal

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s fifth annual budget proposal presented to the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday: “What you just heard is a…


Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Caulkins Legislation to Provide Patients Better Access to their Own Medical Records

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has introduced his first bill of 2023 to protect Illinois residents by ensuring continuity of care and transparency in their health records. The bill is…


Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Rep. Caulkins: Crisis Victims Deserve Privacy

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is seeking to champion The Accident and Crisis Victims Privacy Protection Act (HB 1136), which would prevent sensitive information related to a crime, crash, or…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Caulkins Inaugurated as State Representative for New 88th House District

On Wednesday, January 11th, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) was inaugurated to the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.Caulkins has served in the General Assembly since 2019 as State Representative for the…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Caulkins Votes Against Firearm Ban Passed by Democrat Majority

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement after the House of Representatives approved an unconstitutional firearm ban pushed by Cook County Democrat lawmakers after 12:30 am Friday: “I opposed…


Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Caulkins: Over 180 New Laws Take Effect January 1

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is informing Illinois residents that an assortment of new laws will be taking effect on January 1st, 2023. Several new laws to take effect…


Thursday, December 1, 2022
Caulkins Statement on Democrat Lawmakers Fourth Attempt to Change SAFE-T Act

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Democrat lawmakers approved its fourth attempt to change the SAFE-T Act: “Democrats have yet again doubled down on the…


Friday, October 28, 2022
Caulkins: Lawmakers should refrain from mandating COVID vaccine for students

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is concerned that lawmakers may consider supporting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students when they return to session this fall. Responding to remarks made…


Thursday, October 6, 2022
Caulkins Calls for Special Session to Address SAFE-T Act and Suspend Gas Tax

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is urging lawmakers to return to Springfield for a special session to suspend the motor fuel tax and address the pro-criminal SAFE-T Act. With gas…


Thursday, July 21, 2022
Caulkins: Safety Begins by Repealing the SAFE-T Act, Not Enacting More Gun Laws

In the wake of the mass murder in Highland Park earlier this month, Governor JB Pritzker directed the Illinois State Police to implement emergency rules broadening the definition of “clear…