Latest Updates:
Jones Asks for Community Input on Bill Ideas for Spring Legislative Session
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is seeking residents’ input on new and creative bill ideas for the upcoming legislative session.
Slaughter Asks Residents to Submit Ideas for New Laws in 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is asking residents of his district to send in ideas for legislation for the upcoming legislative session beginning later this month.
Stuart’s Health Care Violence Prevention Act Now Effective
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, requiring hospitals and other health care facilities to develop a workplace violence prevention program to help address increased violence toward registered nurses took effect on Jan. 1 of this year.
State Rep. Maurice West Applauds Signing of Gun Dealer Licensing Legislation
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Hopeful that new commonsense gun dealer licensing standards will help save lives, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is applauding a new law signed Thursday aimed at holding gun shops more accountable.
Mason Encourages Residents to Submit Ideas for New State Laws
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging area residents and organizations to submit their ideas for new legislation to be drafted and introduced during this year’s legislative session.
Didech Asks for Community Input, Legislation Ideas
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is asking community members to get in touch with him and submit their ideas for potential new laws.
Gong-Gershowitz Encourages Residents to Submit Legislative Bill Ideas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, is encouraging area residents in the 17th District to submit their ideas for new bills for the upcoming legislative session.
Smith Responds to Reported Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Manteno Veterans Home
MANTENO, Ill. – With the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs reporting a confirmed case of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, called for immediate action to prevent more residents from becoming sick.
State Rep. Maurice West Encourages Residents to Submit Bill Ideas
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As he begins his first term in Springfield, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is encouraging residents to submit their ideas for legislation that they believe can help improve the state and local community.
Meyers-Martin Sworn In, Outlines Top priorities as Economic Development, Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill –State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, issued the following statement after being sworn in as a member of the 101st Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday:
Mussman Promotes Good Government, Pushes Reform of Illinois Tollway System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To end an era of mismanagement in the Illinois Tollway System, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported new legislation to reform the way the organization is administrated.
Villanueva Sworn In, to Push for Bold Progressive Reforms in First Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state representative of the 21st District for the 101st General Assembly:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Calls on Federal Government to Combat Domestic Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is calling on Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, demanding federal officials restore protections for survivors of abuse which were allowed to lapse in 2019.
Mussman Highlights Priorities After Taking Oath of Office for 101st General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement after being sworn in on Wednesday as state Representative for the 56th District:
Scherer Takes Oath of Office, Highlights Priorities for New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the 101st Illinois General Assembly inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 9, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, laid out her priorities and goals as a lawmaker for the new legislative session.
Hernandez: We Have the Opportunity to Build an Illinois that Works for Everyone
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after being sworn for a new legislative session in Springfield on Wednesday:
Slaughter Sworn In to Serve Another Term for 101st General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the inauguration of the 101st General Assembly, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued this statement on his legislative priorities for the next two years:
Stuart Highlights Legislative, Economic Priorities Following Statehouse Inauguration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her swearing in for the 101st General Assembly today, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement highlighting her priorities to reduce the tax burden and fight for Metro East’s working families, cut perks for legislators and fight for fair funding for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.