Rep. Jay Hoffman
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Belleville)
113th District
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-0104
District Office:
312 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-7407
(618) 416-7409 FAX
Bills & Committees
Biography
Attorney; born Nov. 6, 1961, in Highland, IL; B.S., Finance, Illinois State University; J.D., St. Louis University School of Law; married, has two children.
Hoffman Receives Friend of Agriculture Award, Applauds Executive Order to Allow Dyed Diesel, Relieve Fuel Costs
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Reflecting his support for the state’s agricultural industry, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been recognized by the Illinois Farm Bureau with a “Friend of Agriculture” award. “I’m honored to receive this award, and am appreciative of the...
Hoffman Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Belleville’s Laderman Park
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders for a ribbon cutting Thursday at Belleville’s Laderman Park as community members celebrated the installation of a new playground and other enhancements. “This is a beautiful new playground that...
Hoffman Highlights Start of LIHEAP Application Period
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With cooler weather approaching, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging qualified residents to take advantage of the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as the application period opens up Thursday, Oct. 1 for those...
Hoffman Targets Telecommunications Wire Thieves
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is targeting telecommunications wire thieves by restricting who can sell and purchase the wire, as well as banning cash purchases of $100 or more at recyclable metal dealers.
Hoffman Measure Updates Juror Compensation Law, Removes Economic Barriers to Participation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents asked to serve on a jury will continue to be compensated by their employer at their normal rate under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
Hoffman and Belt Secure State Support to Help Address Regional Flooding Issues
As part of efforts to address regional flooding challenges for at-risk communities, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, have secured $3 million in state funds to support Southern Illinois University’s (SIU) Office of Community Engagement as it develops a regional plan to identify and prioritize relevant infrastructure projects.
Now Virtual: Hoffman, Citizens Utility Board to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic for Residents July 15
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Residents will be able to join a virtual utility bill clinic and learn tips on how to save on their bills at an online event hosted by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday, July 15 at noon.
Hoffman Highlights Local R3 Grants Supporting Community Organizations
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a series of Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Grants that will support local organizations and help uplift communities.
Hoffman Updates to Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund Now Law
A plan led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to reinforce the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund by updating decades-old statutes to better align with current needs and better serve Metro East property owners is now law.
Hoffman Celebrates New Shiloh Police Station, Joins Groundbreaking with Local Officials
SHILOH, Ill. – Working to ensure our law enforcement has the resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders, police and community members Monday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new police station in Shiloh.