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Summary

Senator James F. Clayborne II

Full Name: James F. Clayborne II
Office: State Senate (IL) - District 57, Democratic
First Elected: 04/18/1995
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Staci; 4 Children
Birth Date: 12/29/1963
Birth Place: Saint Louis, MO
Home City: Belleville, IL
Religion: Methodist

Recent Key Votes

SB 1 - Amends Teachers' Pension Plans
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 20, 2013

HB 1447 - Pension Law Amendments
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

May 31, 2012 - Establishes an optional cash balance plan which Tier 1 state employees and retirees can opt into that will contribute to their pension plans in ...

SB 1313 - Limits Health Care Coverage for Retired State Employees
Legislation (Nay)

May 10, 2012 - Requires the Director of Central Management Services to determine, on an annual basis, the amount the state will contribute toward its basic program of ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Quinn Signs Law to Increase Transparency of Pension Systems

June 18, 2012 - Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law that will increase oversight of the state's pension systems. Senate Bill 179 creates the position of a ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Illinois Manufacturers' Association Positions 36%
2011 Illinois AFL-CIO Lifetime 87%
2011 Illinois AFL-CIO Positions 55%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Public Sector Unions ($101,850.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

James Clayborne II refused to tell citizens where he 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.

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Contact Information

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?GA=98&MemberID=1864

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-F-Clayborne-Jr/113271594402

Capitol
329 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-5399
Fax: 217-558-6013

District
Kenneth Hall Regional Office Building
10 Collinsville Avenue
Suite 201-A
East St. Louis, IL 62201
Phone: 618-875-1212
Fax: 618-274-3010

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