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Jiménez-Backed Consumer Protection Measure on Unfair Store Return Policies Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is standing up for working families by championing legislation that puts power back in the hands of consumers. The bill ensures that retailers across Illinois adopt fair and transparent return policies by prohibiting blanket “no return” rules and requiring options such as store credit or exchanges for unused, unopened items.
Faver Dias Legislation to Lower Utility Costs for Working Families Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to lowering costs for working families, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, advanced legislation this week to freeze utility surcharge rates while increasing access to low-income discount rate programs for gas and electric bills.
Avelar Measure Offering Bilingual Pay Incentive for Illinois State Toll Highway Employees Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, passed legislation in the House that encourages language proficiency by offering pay incentives for bilingual individuals seeking employment.
Jiménez-Backed Measure Creating Abortion Access Fund Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, helped advance legislation out of the House chamber Thursday to create the Abortion Access Fund Grant Program, expanding access to abortion care services for uninsured or underinsured patients in Illinois.
Mason Passes Bill Establishing Emergency Training Standards at Child Care Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is prioritizing the health and safety of young children by passing legislation requiring at least two non-administrative staff members working on site at a child care center to be trained in first aid, CPR and the Heimlich maneuver in case of an emergency.
Avelar Bill to Clean Up Abandoned Gas Tanks and Protect Drinking Water Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is cleaning up abandoned gas tanks that can leak chemicals into our drinking water and hold back neighborhood development by passing legislation to promote the removal of abandoned, underground storage tanks containing fuel or hazardous chemicals.
Davis Bill to Create Emerging Adult Criminal Task Force Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, is highlighting a step toward improving Illinois’ criminal justice system after legislation creating the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force passed the House.
Vella to Host Paint Recycling Day Event in Partnership with Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful
ROCKFORD, Ill.– State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is excited to announce a community paint recycling event, aimed at helping residents dispose of unwanted paint responsibly. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, starting at 9:00 AM, in Rockford, IL.
Mussman-Backed Child Digital Safety Bill Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, aided in passing a bill to better protect children on social media by allowing parents to develop personalized settings for monitoring algorithms, limiting notifications, requiring parent approval for purchases and more.
Gordon-Booth Creates OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Fund, Generating Funding from Car Decals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, passed a bill creating the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Fund, which will be primarily funded by new OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois vehicle decals.
Cochran Echoes Local Officials, Shares Safety Information Following River Flooding
DES PLAINES, Ill. — State Rep. Justin Cochran, D-Des Plaines, is highlighting available resources and safety information following flooding originating from the Des Plaines River impacting the north suburban Chicago area over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings that could remain in effect over the next few days, and has said it expects waters to remain above flood stage or even approach major flood levels later in the week.
Ford Continues to Push for the Millionaire Amendment to Provide Real Relief to Working Families
SPRINGFIELD – To help reduce the property tax burden on Illinois residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to levy an additional 3% income tax on those who make more than $1 million annually.
Mason Passes Bill Regulating Pet Insurance in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced, sponsored, and passed legislation adding pet insurance to the Illinois Insurance Code, regulating the requirements and responsibilities of pet insurers and pet insurance policies.
Chung Bill Protecting Independence of Media that Partner with Public Universities Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to protect access to objective news, state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, introduced and passed a bill ensuring that media outlets affiliated with colleges and universities are not subject to editorial control by administration.
Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve access to healthcare, expand education, and bring greater clarity to workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, successfully advanced legislation out of the House, praising its passage as a meaningful step toward addressing a long-overlooked area of women’s health.
Harper Measure Expands Opportunities for Emerging and Underserved Farmers in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating a major step forward in supporting equitable growth in agriculture after her legislation to create a new grant program for emerging and socially disadvantaged farmers passed the House.
Gordon-Booth Backed Bill Declaring July 25 as Emmett Till Day Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon Booth, D-Peoria supported legislation that would designate every July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the life of a boy who was brutally murdered and became central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Mussman Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Post Human Trafficking Resources at Rest Stops Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, co-sponsored a bipartisan bill requiring the Illinois Department of Transportation to post human trafficking resources in rest area bathrooms.