Articles filed under House 52
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McSweeney wants to bring back the death penalty
Oct 11, 2019 4:50 PM - Barrington Hills Republican David McSweeney has filed legislation to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois, calling it an "effective tool" to dissuade violent crime. -
Support building for ban on red-light cameras
Oct 9, 2019 5:28 PM - Bipartisan support appears to be building in the Illinois General Assembly for a statewide ban on red-light cameras. Critics say they serve only to generate revenue and are a potential source of corruption. -
Barrington Hills village president running for McSweeney's House seat
Sep 26, 2019 6:48 PM - Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin will seek the state 52nd District state House seat long held by Republican stalwart David McSweeney. -
McSweeney returns legislative pay raise, hopes others will follow
Jul 23, 2019 11:28 AM - Republican state Rep. David McSweeney of Barrington Hills says he hopes to lead by example in returning his recent legislative pay increase, even though outright refusal of it can't be done in Illinois. -
State legislators oppose measure to let McHenry County leader reduce taxes
Mar 29, 2019 8:02 PM - A controversial measure seeking to increase the McHenry County Board chairman's powers to cut property taxes is dead in its original form, but that doesn't mean the issue is going away, said the legislation's sponsors Friday. -
McSweeney vows to continue push for suburban consolidation plan despite veto
Jan 14, 2019 5:49 PM - State Rep. David McSweeney pledged Monday to reintoduce a plan to make it easier for McHenry County voters to abolish local townships after it was vetoed by outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner. -
McSweeney proposes gun seizure, tougher sentencing legislation
Mar 29, 2018 1:00 AM - Illinois police officers could take guns away from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others under legislation sponsored by Barrington Hills Republican state Rep. David McSweeney. -
Bill inspired by District 62 harassment claims moves to Senate
Mar 14, 2018 6:07 PM - Legislation requiring local governments to provide public notice of payouts to those terminated amid sexual harassment claims has advanced to the Illinois Senate after passing the House unanimously. The bill was inspired by the $127,000 severance payment given last November to former Des Plaines Elementary District 62 Superintendent Floyd Williams Jr. -
David McSweeney: Candidate ProfileFeb 13, 2018 12:20 PM - Candidate information for David McSweeney, running for 52nd District Representative
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Lawmaker wants to ban red-light cameras statewide
Feb 11, 2017 9:07 PM - Do red-light cameras save lives or are they merely cash cows for governments seeking to supplement revenues? That's the question driving one state lawmaker to call for a ban on red-light cameras statewide.
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