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Rep. Lilly Measures that have Passed the General Assembly 2023
House Bill 1540 – Updating the Smoke Free Illinois Act Reflecting changes in smoking culture, Lilly led the effort to update the state’s Smoke Free Illinois Act to include electronic cigarettes, vapes, and other similar devices. The Smoke Free Illinois Act prohibits...
Rep. Rashid’s Bill to Regulate ChatGPT-type Software Makes It Onto Governor’s Desk
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation filed by State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid that will increase our knowledge of the potential impact and harm surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing software such as ChatGPT and Bard. HB 3563 passed unanimously and is now before the Governor for consideration.
Canty Passes Bill to Support Grocery Stores, Fight Food Insecurity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Grocery stores located in food deserts would be eligible for grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity under legislation passed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights.
Illinois Set To Become First State to Count Arab Americans in State Data
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid’s legislation that will ensure the Middle East and North African (MENA) racial category is used on official state government forms, studies and reports is on its way to the Governor’s desk after passing the Illinois legislature. HB 3768 will make Illinois the first state to recognize Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East.
Rep. Syed Measure to Expand Paid Sick Leave for Organ Donators Passes Legislature
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure introduced by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, which addresses the physical toll taken by organ donation by guaranteeing greater paid leave for donators, recently passed the state legislature with strong bipartisan support.
Meyers-Martin Pushes for Increased Funding for Governors State University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As the Illinois General Assembly continues its yearly budget negotiations, state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, is pushing for increased funding for Governors State University, which serves thousands of students in Chicago’s south suburban area.
Mah Measure Cutting Workers’ Transit Costs Advances Out of Legislature
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to cut costs for workers purchasing transit passes by requiring certain large employers in the Chicago area to offer the option of paying for those passes with pre-tax wages.
Rep. Andrade Bill Cuts School Bus Costs, Transitions to Clean Energy Future
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is working to reduce costs for school boards by removing time limits on transportation contracts, allowing school districts to transition to cost-effective and environmentally friendly electric buses.
Faver Dias Invites Residents to Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is partnering with the University Center of Lake County, the Lake County Health Department, and the Lake County Regional Office of Education to host a Mental Health First Aid training. This program trains adults to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in young people.
Canty Mourns Loss of Buffalo Grove High School Students
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Upon learning of a tragic car accident that took the lives of four Buffalo Grove High School students, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, released the following statement:
Yednock Leads Push Toward Nuclear Power Plant Construction
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois could see the construction of the first new nuclear power plants since 1988 under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa.
Ford Backs Effort to Expand Punitive Damages to Include Wrongful Death Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, backed a plan Tuesday that would enable punitive damages in cases of wrongful death actions, expanding current law and helping families receive the justice they deserve.
Gill Passes Plan to Ensure Insurance Coverage for Lymphedema Treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal passed recently by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, would require insurance to cover medically necessary compression sleeves needed to mitigate or prevent lymphedema – a condition most commonly associated with breast cancer treatment.
Kelly Hails Passage of Fire Department Promotion Reform Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is hailing the recent passage of a bill that promises to overhaul the outdated and sluggish promotion system long in place within the Chicago Fire Department.
Rep. Mason Passes Measure to Cap Cost of Twin-Pack EpiPens at $60
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, spearheaded a measure to make healthcare more affordable by capping insured people’s costs of twin-packs of epinephrine injectors at $60. That measure recently passed the House and Senate unanimously and is advancing to Gov. Pritzker’s desk for signature.
Scherer Welcomes Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Students to the Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, greeted a group of elementary school students from Decatur’s Maroa-Forsyth Grade School with a warm Springfield welcome and an educational tour of the Capitol.
Delgado Passes Bill to Increase Safeguards Against E-Verify System Abuses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Employees required to use the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) E-Verify work authorization system will now have more opportunities to correct documentation errors under a new law passed by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago.
Canty Fights for Arlington Heights, Neighboring Communities During Bears Move
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, released the following statement: