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Jiménez Passes the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A dedicated advocate for affordable home ownership, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding her passage of Senate Bill 1261 out of the House on Wednesday. The legislation would support community land trusts in their efforts to combat rising housing costs:
Syed Fights for ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’ to Protect Consumers from Hidden Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The ‘Junk Fee Ban Act,’ a consumer protection measure state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, is fighting for, would crack down on last-minute mandatory fees and bait-and-switch tactics that jack up prices without warning.
Chung Passes Measure Elevating Standard of Teaching
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is elevating standards of teaching in counties across the state by empowering the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education as a learning partner for a county.
Mason Passes Measure Increasing Safety for Children at Day Care Centers
State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is increasing the safety for children at day care centers by sponsoring a measure that requires day care centers to conduct criminal background checks of their employees and volunteers every five years.
Chung Passes Measure Elevating Standard of Teaching
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is elevating standards of teaching in counties across the state by empowering the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education as a learning partner for a county. “All of our...
Crawford Helps Expand Awareness of Advisory for Missing Persons with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is working with fellow House colleagues, the Illinois State Police and Department of Human Services (DHS) to expand awareness of the state’s Endangered Missing Person Advisory to people with disabilities, and...
Canty Fights for ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’ to Protect Consumers from Hidden Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The ‘Junk Fee Ban Act,’ a consumer protection measure state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is fighting for, will crack down on last-minute mandatory fees and bait-and-switch tactics that jack up prices without warning. “At a time in...
Briel Bill Prohibits Deceptive Sales Targeting Survivors of Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence by filling gaps in our state’s criminal law, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, passed a measure out of the House and Senate chambers prohibiting non-medical professionals from selling,...
Syed Combats Social Worker Shortage by Backing Financial Support for Hiring Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Nonprofit Clinical Supervision Grant Program backed by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, would combat Illinois’ shortage of social workers by providing financial support for nonprofits hiring licensed clinical social workers. “Our limited...
Mason Passes Bicameral Bill Promoting Adolescent Health and Wellness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to promote the health and wellness of young children, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, successfully passed a bicameral measure to create a commission to expand youth participation in sports throughout the state, while ultimately uplifting...
Vella Backs Plan to Stop Unlawful Squatters, Strengthen Property Owner Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Law enforcement will be more empowered to remove squatters who are criminally trespassing on private property under a plan backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, that aims to change current practices that have led to lengthy eviction...
Hirschauer Leads Early Childhood Bill, Secures Bicameral Support
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former early childhood educator state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, has successfully passed a bicameral measure that aims to ease communication between the newly formed Department of Early Childhood and the Illinois State Board of Education...
Hirschauer Presenta un Proyecto de Infancia Tempera en la Cámara de Representantes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – La ex educadora de infancia temprana, la rep. Estatal Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, ha aprobado con éxito una medida bicameral para facilitar la comunicación entre el recién formado Departamento de Infancia Temprana y la Junta Estatal de Educación...
Chung-Backed Measure to Ease Financial Burden of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Medications and Treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is advocating for a measure that requires insurance providers to cover the use of medications that slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and related dementias in individuals.
DeLuca Backs Effort to Stop Squatters, Strengthen Property Owner Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, will better empower law enforcement to remove squatters who are criminally trespassing on private property, changing existing practice that could lead to a lengthy eviction process instead.
LaPointe, Feigenholtz Secure Universal Mental Health Screenings for Grades 3-12 Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Committed to connecting young children and teens to mental health support before it becomes a crisis, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, passed a bicameral measure with state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, which aligns Illinois to become one of the first states to guarantee universal mental health screenings for students in grades 3 through 12.
Avelar Clears Bill Expanding Workforce Opportunity Through Both Chambers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to improve workforce opportunities for those without highschool diplomas, state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without traditional highschool or college credentials.
Scherer-Backed Bill Protecting Local Drinking Water Passes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local drinking water will be better protected under a new bill sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aimed at preventing contamination of the Mahomet Aquifer—which serves as the sole source of tap water for much of Central Illinois.