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Belt champions consumer choice with cash payment measure
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure that would prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500.
“Cash is still a reality for millions of families, seniors and small-business owners,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “No one should feel excluded from participating in routine transactions simply because they choose to pay with cash.”
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Belt’s measure to ban AI for teacher evaluations passes Senate
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure that would ban the use of AI tools in teacher evaluations.
“This measure protects teachers by ensuring their evaluations are written by people, not AI,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will keep the process fair, transparent and more focused on real classroom performance.”
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Belt advances bill to require clear service appointment windows and real-time notice
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to protect consumers from missed appointment fees due to long service appointment windows passed the Senate.
“People are being forced to block off entire days waiting for a service provider who may or may not show up when promised,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We need to respect people’s time and leave vague scheduling practices in the past.”
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Suicide prevention awareness and education expansion passed Senate
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to increase access to life-saving mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across the state passed the Senate.
“This legislation strengthens access to support for individuals facing a mental health crisis,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will also give students tools and lessons to understand their feelings and know where to turn for help.”
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Springfield Office:
417-B Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5399
East St. Louis Office:
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10 Collinsville Ave., Suite 201A
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 875-1212
Swansea Office:
7 Park Place, Suite C
Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 416-2452