Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar
Springfield Office:
265-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4179
District Office:
1050 W. Romeo Rd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 372-0085
info@repdagmara.org
Bills & Committees
Biography
Full-time legislator; B.A. in Justice Studies and minor in Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University; Masters candidate in Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago; board member, Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project; former director of programs, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Avelar-Backed Legislation Prevents Hidden Fees on Electronic Tax Returns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut back on hidden fees targeting taxpayers, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation that would prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically.
Avelar Expands Property Disclosure Report Requirements for Home Buyers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- In an effort to improve transparency for prospective homebuyers, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, has introduced new legislation that would require sellers to include the known age of a property’s roof in the residential real property disclosure report.
Avelar Supports Bill Creating Further Fraud Protection for Seniors
State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation to provide extra support to seniors and other eligible adults who may be vulnerable to fraud or scammers. Financial institutions and their employees will be able to pause suspicious transactions, preventing any fraudulent transactions from being completed.
Avelar Supports Bill That Makes Public University Tuition Affordable for Illinois Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To create more pathways for an affordable higher education for high school students, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public colleges and universities.
Avelar Bill Aims to Safeguard Illinois Drinking Water from Cyber Threats
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, has introduced legislation that would require new cybersecurity provisions to be applied to entities that manage public water systems responsible for supplying, treating and delivering fresh drinking water in Illinois in order to combat cyber-attacks.
Avelar Focuses on Health Care Affordability for All & Lowering Costs in State Budget Address
State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, issued the following statement regarding the governor’s budget address, highlighting her focus on healthcarebaffordability and accessibility for all Illinoisans and continuing to lower everyday costs amid Washington’s policies:
Avelar Joins 600 State Legislators in Statement Condemning ICE Killings, Occupation of Minneapolis
State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, joins more than 600 state legislators from over 48 states across the country to release a joint national statement regarding the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) occupation of Minneapolis, MN, and the killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good, and others at the hands of DHS and ICE:
Avelar Transit Reform Law to Make Local Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – Buses and trains will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville.
Avelar Bill Delivers Senior Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, announced the passage of legislation expanding property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes—delivering on her commitment to help older residents stay in their homes and age with dignity.
Avelar Backs Bill to Reduce Energy Demands, Cut Utility Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for residents, while holding large utility corporations accountable.
