| Full Name: | Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (IL) - District 49, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2016 |
| Gender: | Female |
|---|---|
| Family: | Husband: Mike; 2 Children: Elise, Zackry |
| Home City: | Shorewood, IL |
Summary
Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 26 - Expands Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 28, 2013 - Expands Medicaid coverage to individuals aged 19 to 65 years who have a household income up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Putting our area back to work
Jan. 1, 2012 - *My family has proudly operated Bertino's Auto Service in Will County for over 50 years *Understand the impact small businesses have on strengthening our economy ...
Issue Position: A strong voice for education
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - *Will continue to support funding for early childhood learning programs *Will ensure that our schools are equipped to give our students the highest level of ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Party Committees ($592,436.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?GA=98&MemberID=2022
General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/bertinotarrant
Capitol
617 D Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0052
District
15300 Route 59, Unit 202
Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: 815-254-4211
Fax: 815-254-4213
