Daniel V. Beiser

{{Short description|American politician}}

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| succeeded=Monica Bristow

|party = Democrat

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|residence = Alton, Illinois

|alma_mater = Southern Illinois University

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Daniel V. Beiser is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 111th District.

He was appointed in 2004 to replace Steve Davis who resigned.{{cite magazine|last=Carson|first=Bethany|date=January 2007|title=New Illinois Lawmakers in the 95th General Assembly|url=http://illinoisissues-archive.uis.edu/briefly/leaders200701.html|magazine=Illinois Issues|location=Springfield, Illinois|publisher=University of Illinois at Springfield|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100904042701/http://illinoisissues-archive.uis.edu/briefly/leaders200701.html|archive-date=September 4, 2010|url-status=dead}} Beiser has bachelor's and master's degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

In his time as Representative, Beiser addressed significant issues facing the Metro-east, including education funding; the fight against methamphetamine and sex offenders; and the protection of Social Security. Beiser has also taken a leading role in the fight to provide financial relief for local residents in light of increased electric rates and sponsored a non-partisan conceal carry bill.{{Cite web|url=http://www.representativebeiser.com/page/meet-dan/|title=Meet Dan {{!}} Dan Beiser - Illinois State Representative 111th District|website=www.representativebeiser.com|access-date=2016-08-22}}

On August 30, 2017, Beiser announced his retirement from the Illinois House of Representatives, making him the 15th legislator in 2017 to do so.{{cite news|last=Miller|first=Rich|title=Beiser won't run again|date=August 30, 2017|newspaper=Capitol Fax|location=Springfield, Illinois|accessdate=August 31, 2017|url=https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/30/beiser-wont-run-again/}} He then resigned on December 17, 2017.[http://www.wcsjnews.com/news/local/state-rep-dan-beiser-the-latest-to-leave-illinois-capitol/article_0f8af02a-e3ec-11e7-bbfc-972c15b50e15.html WCSJ News: State Rep. Dan Beiser The Latest To Leave Illinois Capitol] Monica Bristow was appointed to succeed Beiser as state representative.{{cite news|title=Monica Bristow sworn in as State Representative in 111th District|date=December 19, 2017|accessdate=January 30, 2018|newspaper=RiverBender.com|location=Jerseyville, Illinois|url=https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/monica-bristow-sworn-in-as-state-representative-in-111th-district-25613.cfm}}

On August 28, 2019, Governor J.B. Prizker appointed Beiser to serve as a member of the Illinois Racing Board.{{cite web|title=Governor Pritzker Makes Appointment to Racing Board, Lunt Resigns|publisher=Illinois Racing Board|date=August 28, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2021|url=https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/irb/Documents/PressReleases/PRBeiser-Lunt.pdf}} On April 23, 2020, Pritzker designated Beiser to be the Chair of the Board.{{cite web|title=Pritzker Designated Beiser as Chair|publisher=Illinois Racing Board|date=April 24, 2020|access-date=February 10, 2021|url=https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/irb/Documents/PressReleases/IRB%20Chairman%20Press%20Release%20April%202020.pdf}} On January 10, 2021, Pritzker nominated Beiser for a term ending July 1, 2026.{{cite letter|last=Pritzker|first=J.B.|subject=Appointment Message 1010456|recipient=Illinois Senate|date=January 10, 2021|url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=AM&DocNum=1010562&GAID=15&LegID=127729&SpecSess=&Session=}} He was not confirmed during the 101st General Assembly and his appointment was carried over to the 102nd General Assembly for consideration.{{cite letter|last=Pritzker|first=J.B.|subject=Appointment Message 1010456|recipient=Illinois Senate|date=February 4, 2021|url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=1010562&GAID=16&GA=102&DocTypeID=AM&LegID=129041&SessionID=110}}