
Neil Anderson
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Profile Snapshot
State Senator Neil Anderson, a professional firefighter and paramedic for the City of Moline, was first elected in 2015 and represents Illinois’ 47th District, spanning 15 counties. Raised in the Quad Cities, he worked in his family’s flooring business and walked on to the University of Nebraska football team, becoming the only walk-on to make the roster. After college, Senator Anderson pursued his passion for public service, joining the Moline Fire Department in 2006. In 2023, he was appointed Senate Republican Caucus Chair. He lives in Andalusia with his wife, Brandi, and their two children, Steel and Sophia.
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- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 3392: ASSISTED LIVING DISASTER PLAN
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 3392: ASSISTED LIVING DISASTER PLAN
- VerifiedVoted no on SB 2769: MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 2857: VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 2870: CIV PRO-COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 3006: FATALITY REVIEW ACT
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: ETHICS-REVOLVING DOOR
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES
Voting Record Feed
HB 3392: ASSISTED LIVING DISASTER PLAN
HB 3392: ASSISTED LIVING DISASTER PLAN
SB 2769: MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
SB 2857: VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
SB 2870: CIV PRO-COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
SB 3006: FATALITY REVIEW ACT
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-20: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
2026-07-20: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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