Jason Barickman
| Jason Barickman | ||
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| Illinois State Senate District 53 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position 13 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Election date | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Illinois House of Representatives District 105 | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Illinois State University, 1998 | |
| J.D. | University of Illinois College of Law, 2005 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Illinois Army National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1992-2000 | |
| Personal | ||
| Date of birth | May 1, 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Streator, IL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jason Barickman is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 53. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.[1]
Barickman is a potential candidate for the special election to Illinois' 18th Congressional District following the resignation of Rep. Aaron Schock.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barickman served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Barickman served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Judiciary |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
| • Legislative Audit Commission, Co-chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barickman was assigned to the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Telecommunications |
| • Bio-Technology |
| • Higher Education |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
Issues
Concealed carry
In May 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn announced that he would veto the concealed carry bill on which the Illinois Legislature had voted, if it landed on his desk. The bill would allow Illinois residents to carry concealed firearms in public.
That threat held little water because the bill had a lot of support and might win through a supermajority (71 votes in the House and 36 votes in the Senate) of votes from both chambers.
Rep. Brandon W. Phelps said he was trying to find enough support in the House to move the plan over to the Senate. Phelps said he wanted to call House Bill 148 for a vote on May 5, regardless of Quinn's opposition.
"I just think that (Quinn) is wrong," Phelps said. "And you agree to disagree. Sometimes people within your own party disagree with what they say. And I totally disagree with him today."
Under HB 148, Illinois residents 21 and older could apply for permits to carry concealed firearms in public, except for places like schools, churches and inside state government buildings. Applicants would need to pass a written exam, firearms training exercises and background checks.
"About two-thirds of the citizens of our state are steadfastly and strongly opposed to allow private citizens to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public places," Quinn said.
Sen. Gary Forby said the opponents of concealed carry mostly live in and around Chicago and that people downstate, and in other states, support the idea.
"I think all we are doing now, we are really helping the state of Illinois with what they got to do to get a license and stuff," Forby said. "So all you are going to do is put guns in peoples' good hands."
Quinn said the plan may lead to more violence.
"I don't think that's healthy, if you are going to the grocery store," Quinn said. "You bump into somebody accidentally, and they take offense, they can pull out a loaded, concealed handgun to assuage their anger."
Sen. Larry Bomke said the plan would deter violence, because potential burglars would less likely rob homeowners with guns.
"I can only hope that he changes his mind once the bill gets to his desk," Bomke said. "And I feel fairly confident it will. But it will be important that we have enough votes, a supermajority, to override his decision if he chooses to veto the bill."
Rep. Jason Barickman said lawmakers have been working carefully to craft the plan.
“At the end of the day, we certainly would appreciate the governor's support,” Barickman said. “But with him making it clear that he opposes this right, this constitutional right, this right that a mass number of people support. I think that we just have to continue lining up our legislative votes and push forward."
Rep. Norine Hammond hopes that's enough support.
“A lot of people have worked on this very hard — lots of law enforcement input,” she said. “I think it is a very strong bill. And hopefully we could get it passed," she said.
In the end though, Rep. Richard Morthland said it won’t matter what the governor chooses to do with the legislation if there are enough votes.
"There is a last minute roll call being taken just trying to figure out where people are, and how we are doing, and do we have exactly the number of votes we need, how close are we,“ Morthland said. “I think it looks good. Hopefully we will be able to move it this week."[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Barickman won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 53. He defeated incumbent Shane Cultra in the Republican Primary on March 20, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Jason Barickman |
100% | 76,999 | |
| Total Votes | 76,999 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jason Barickman |
62.4% | 19,738 |
| Shane Cultra | 37.6% | 11,878 |
| Total Votes | 31,616 | |
Campaign donors
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| Jason Barickman campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Illinois State Senate, District 53 |  |
$260,484 | |
| Grand total raised | $260,484 | |||
| Source: [[8] Follow the Money] | ||||
2012
Barickman won election to the Illinois State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Barickman raised a total of $260,484.
| Illinois State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Jason Barickman's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Cannon Cochran Management Services Inc | $10,000 | |||
| Illinois Lunch Pail Republicans | $7,500 | |||
| State Universities Annuitants Association | $5,050 | |||
| Snyder Entities LLC | $4,950 | |||
| Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois | $4,250 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $260,484 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[11][12]
2012
Barickman received a score of 87.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of A- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 3rd highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[12]
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See also
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Illinois House of Representatives - Jason Barickman
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
References
- ↑ The Daily Journal, "State: Barickman picked to replace Cultra in House," November 24, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Darin LaHood, Brady could run to succeed Schock," March 17, 2015
- ↑ "Gov’s threatened veto of concealed carry may not matter," Illinois Statehouse News, May 3, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Barickman, Jason," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Shane Cultra (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 53 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Shane Cultra (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 105 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Dan Brady (R) |
