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Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant was a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 49. She was first elected to the chamber in 2012. She left office in 2020.
Bertino-Tarrant previously served as the Will County Regional School Superintendent from 2007 to 2013.
Biography
Bertino-Tarrant's professional experience includes working as a teacher at Providence Catholic High School, assistant principal at Nelson Prairie and Nelson Ridge Schools, and principal at Channahon Junior High School.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Bertino-Tarrant was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee of the Whole
- Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee, Vice chair
- Labor Committee
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Labor |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bertino-Tarrant served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Education |
| • Labor, Vice chair |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bertino-Tarrant served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Commerce |
| • Local Government |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2016
Bertino-Tarrant's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Lower Taxes Jennifer knows Springfield’s budget problems can’t be balanced on the back of middle class families. Jennifer voted to freeze property taxes and pushed to provide tax relief to working families and seniors. Protecting Small Businesses Jennifer understands the importance of small businesses to our communities. She led efforts to cut the cost of doing business and provide job-creating businesses with tax incentives. Smarter Government Jennifer supports consolidating government agencies to streamline services and save taxpayers money. She also introduced legislation to place term limits on legislative leaders. Quality Schools As an educator, Jennifer knows the importance of providing our children with a first class education. She voted to increase education funding and sponsored legislation to strengthen background checks for teachers.[2] |
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| —Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant[3] | ||
2012
Bertino-Tarrant's campaign website listed the following issues:[4]
- Job Creation
- Excerpt: "Jennifer will work with local employers to keep jobs and investment tied to the local communities, and will work through her constituent office to make sure that local businesses have a clear line of communication to every agency in the state."
- Education
- Excerpt: "In Springfield, Jennifer will fight to preserve early childhood learning programs that give local students a head start on academic success. She will also ensure that schools are equipped to prepare students for college and to give workers the skills they need to find careers in the modern workplace."
- Ethics
- Excerpt: "Missteps like the controversial legislative scholarship program have eroded public confidence in the General Assembly. Jennifer believes that the best way to hold elected officials accountable is to ensure that state institutions maintain the highest level of transparency. As a state senator, Jennifer will study the budget to oppose the sort of favor-trading and waste which voters have grown tired of in Springfield."
- The Budget
- Excerpt: "During her five years as Regional Superintendent, Jennifer reduced the budget every year while maintaining services. She’ll bring that same sound fiscal policy to Springfield, where for too long legislators have failed to fulfill their financial obligations and passed budgets that came more from politics than good sense."
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[5]
Incumbent Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant defeated Michelle Smith in the Illinois State Senate District 49 general election.[6][7]
| Illinois State Senate, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Incumbent |
52.73% | 51,960 | |
| Republican | Michelle Smith | 47.27% | 46,581 | |
| Total Votes | 98,541 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 49 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Illinois State Senate, District 49 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Michelle Smith ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 49 Republican primary.[10][11]
| Illinois State Senate, District 49 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michelle Smith (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Bertino-Tarrant won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 49. Bertino-Tarrant was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and defeated Garrett Peck (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant |
53.2% | 45,491 | |
| Republican | Garrett Peck | 46.8% | 39,951 | |
| Total Votes | 85,442 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Personal
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Bertino-Tarrant and her husband, Mike, have two children.[17]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jennifer + Bertino-Tarrant + Illinois + Senate"
See also
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, "About," accessed October 21, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, "Issues," accessed September 26, 2016
- ↑ Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ 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, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant," accessed October 20, 2012
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| Preceded by William "Sam" McCann (R) |
Illinois Senate District 49 2013–2020 |
Succeeded by Meg Loughran Cappel (D) |
