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Christopher Belt
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 57th district |
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| Assumed office January 4, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | James Clayborne Jr. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Cahokia, Illinois |
Christopher Belt is an important leader in Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois Senate, which is part of the state's government. He represents the 57th District, helping to make laws and decisions for the people living there.
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Who is Christopher Belt?
Christopher Belt is a Democrat who serves in the Illinois Senate. The Senate is where state laws are made. He began his term on January 4, 2019. Before becoming a state senator, he was involved in local education.
Representing the 57th District
Senator Belt represents the 57th District in Illinois. This area is known as the Metro East region. It includes many towns and cities. Some of these places are Freeburg, Belleville, East St. Louis, and O'Fallon. It also covers Madison, Fairview Heights, Shiloh, and Scott Air Force Base.
His Work in Education
Before joining the Illinois Senate, Christopher Belt was very active in education. He served as the President of the Board of Education. This was for the Cahokia Unit School District 187. In this role, he helped guide the schools in that district.
Working in the Senate Committees
As a state senator, Christopher Belt works on many important topics. He does this by being part of different committees. Committees are small groups of senators. They study specific issues and propose new laws.
As of July 2022, Senator Belt was a member of several key committees. He was the Chairman of multiple committees, which means he led their discussions.
- Appropriations - Education Committee: This committee deals with how money is spent on schools and education programs. Senator Belt was its Chairman.
- Criminal Law Committee: This group looks at laws related to crime and justice.
- Education Committee: This committee focuses on all aspects of education in Illinois. Senator Belt was also its Chairman.
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee: This committee discusses energy sources and public services like water and electricity.
- Insurance Committee: This group works on laws about insurance policies.
- Insurance Mandates Committee: Senator Belt was the Chairman of this committee, which looks at specific requirements for insurance.
- Labor Committee: This committee deals with issues related to workers and jobs.
- Licensed Activities Committee: This group handles rules for different licensed professions.
- Licensed Activities - Special Issues Committee: Senator Belt was the Chairman of this committee, focusing on unique licensing topics.
- Redistricting Committees: He was Chairman of two redistricting committees. These committees help decide the boundaries of voting districts.
