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Delgado Calls on Federal Government to Keep Business Diversity Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, encouraged the U.S. Department of Transportation to protect and expand partnerships with veteran-owned businesses, reflecting the success of Minority and Women-owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W DBE) despite the recent Supreme Court decision to strike down affirmative action policies in university admissions.
Hoffman Highlights Passage of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation, Setting Up Regulatory Framework
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Serving as a lead negotiator, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, helped pave the way for an emerging industry by passing a framework Saturday to allow the underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois – a process known as carbon capture and sequestration.
Stuart Applauds Kimberly-Clark Donation to Provide Women’s Hygiene Supplies to Illinoisans in Need
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is announcing a donation of feminine hygiene products by Kimberly-Clark in partnership with the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL), which will help local women in need.
Guerrero-Cuellar Advances Legislation Expanding Access to Mental Health Professionals for First Responders and Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, is expanding career opportunities for mental health professionals by passing legislation eliminating non-compete agreements for those who serve veterans and first responders.
Kifowit Advances Bill to Aid Disabled Veterans with Home Modifications
Springfield, Ill – State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) is proud to announce the passage of groundbreaking legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on disabled Veterans who need to modify their homes to accommodate their disabilities. Senate Bill 2751, which Kifowit sponsored, received unanimous support in the House, where it passed on Wednesday, May 15. The bill passed the Senate in April, where it was sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), and now heads to the governor for his signature.
Andrade, Rashid Pass Bill Cracking Down on AI-Based Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, passed legislation Friday to prohibit AI-based discrimination in employment, ensuring Illinois companies remain transparent in hiring practices.
Andrade, Rashid Pass Bill Cracking Down on AI-Based Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, passed legislation Friday to prohibit AI-based discrimination in employment, ensuring Illinois companies remain transparent in hiring practices.
Gill Passes Update to Funeral Home Rules, Encourages Stronger Chain of Custody Requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to a report of a funeral home mishandling remains, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, led passage of a plan to institute new safeguards and stricter chain of custody and identification requirements for funeral homes and crematoriums.
Avelar Expands Language Equity and Accessibility Statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to help people engage with government and access critical services in their preferred language, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation through the House expanding language offerings in state offices.
Gordon-Booth Measure Waives License Plate Replacement Fees for Victims of Vehicle Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of car and license plate theft would be able to receive new license plates for free under a plan passed out of the House this week by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
ICASA Honors Ammons’ Leadership on Behalf of Sexual Assault Survivors
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Committed to her efforts in expanding sexual violence services and advocating for those affected by sexual assault, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, was recently awarded the 2024 Moxie Award from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Alliance (ICASA).
Canty Passes Measure Backing Fire Fighters, Promoting Government Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, recently passed the legislature and will go to the governor’s desk for signature.
Stava-Murray Passes Bill Improving Protections for Libraries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to a spike in the rate of threats made against libraries and librarians, state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray has passed a bill to boost the safety of Illinois libraries and ensure that people who make threats or false reports can be held accountable.
Vella Pushes Quantum Computing Incentive Plan, Underscores Economic Potential
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of continuing efforts to create jobs and attract robust economic investment, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a bipartisan state incentive plan Wednesday that aims to make Illinois a national leader in quantum computing.
Yang Rohr Passes Bill Protecting Kids from AI-Based Cyberbullying
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is ensuring school districts are prepared to properly address a growing form of cyberbullying in which sexually explicit imagery generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is used to bully, intimidate and humiliate students.
Avelar Passes Bill Protecting Lifesaving Reproductive Care in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill passed by state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed out of the House proactively protects women’s right to life-saving care from any further attacks on women’s health by the conservative majority on the US Supreme Court.
Vella, Rashid Pass Legislation Empowering Manufactured Park Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, passed legislation that would empower mobile home residents by providing them the right of first refusal to purchase the land their homes sit on when a sale is considered.
Rep. Nabeela Syed Measure for Expanded Breast Cancer Care Passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, working with a constituent of the 51st District, recently passed groundbreaking legislation to fill gaps in breast cancer screening coverage and ensure that all people who need medically recommended screening can afford it.