Speaking during debate on HJR 93, Rep. Tim Butler expressed serious concerns about the partisan makeup of ethics reform commission created by the legislation. He said more balance is needed,…

Speaking at a press conference to introduce legislation to curb conflicts of interest at the State Board of Elections, Rep. Tim Butler said it is unconscionable that someone who serves…

As Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pushes for the consolidation of Illinois’ police and firefighter pensions, State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has filed legislation to protect the state from bearing the…

As allegations of government corruption continue to plague the Statehouse, Republican legislators including State Senators Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Representatives Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and…

This morning, Assistant House Republican Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) joined Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and others to introduce a package of sweeping ethics reform legislation at…

As the growing mire of public corruption in Illinois continues to worsen, Assistant House Republican Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) joined Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and others…

State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently participated in the inaugural class of fellows for the Patricia Birkholz Institute for Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Policy during a two-day institute focusing on nutrient-related…

The House paused proceedings this week to mourn the passing of former Sangamon County Sheriff Wes Barr. House Resolution 543, filed by Rep. Murphy with Rep. Butler serving as the…

State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has filed legislation in the House to bring so-called “sweepstakes” machines under Illinois’ video gaming laws. Even though sweepstakes machines look, operate and are marketed…