Reis Ranking Member of Public Safety Appropriations Committee

February 12, 2009

Olney, IL.…As the 96th General Assembly prepares for its spring session in Springfield, Representative David Reis (R- Ste. Marie) wishes to has announce his committee assignments for the two-year legislative cycle.

Representative Reis will serve as the Republican Spokesmen for the House Public Safety Appropriations Committee.

The committee considers budgetary requests that impacts many departments throughout state government including Dept of Transportation, Capitol Development Board, Dept of Corrections, State Police, Illinois Finance Authority, Illinois Emergency Management Board, and Dept of Military Affairs.

"It is a real privilege to be asked by our leadership to be the spokesperson for this committee," stated Reis. "Many important departments that affect the citizens of the 108th District are funded through this committee and I look forward to serving and representing the needs of not only our region but all of rural Illinois."

Reis will also serve on the House Agriculture & Conservation, Elementary and Secondary Education, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Juvenile Justice Reform, and Elections & Campaign Reform committees.

Anyone wishing to comment on legislation during the upcoming spring session may do so by contacting Representative Reis’ district office at (618) 392-0108 or by visiting his website at www.davidreis.com