Rep. Matt Hanson
(D-Aurora)
83rd District
Springfield Office:
266-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1426
District Office:
1605 W. Wilson, Suite 112
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 425-3965
Bills & Committees
Biography
Engineer, BNSF Railway; officer in SMART-TD Local 171; B.S. in Business Administration, University of Richmond; graduated high school in Hong Kong; member, Historic Preservation Commission in Aurora and METRA Citizens Advisory Board; former member, Kane County Board and Kane County Forest Preserve Commission; active volunteer in his church and community.
Hanson Applauds Announcement of UIC’s New Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, released the following statement in response to University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) funding approval for the new Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion, made possible by the Illinois General Assembly:...
Hanson Recognizes Rail Safety Week and Encourages Year-Round Rail Safety Practices
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, encourages his community and communities across Illinois to use Rail Safety Week (September 21-27) as an opportunity to learn more about rail safety and share important information with friends, family, and...
Hanson Wraps Up Summer with Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, Local Events
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, encourages constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday, as well as local events and festivals, to make the most of the last days of summer.
Hanson-Backed School Cell Phone Ban Signed into Law
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – Legislation regulating student use of wireless communication devices (namely, cell phones) during school hours, co-sponsored by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Hanson Secures Funding for 12 Local Public and School Libraries
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, secured over $682,000 in the state budget for five public libraries and seven school libraries in the 83rd district.
Hanson Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – Multiple affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes were signed into law yesterday, thanks to the work of state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery.
Hanson-Backed Compassionate State Budget Signed into Law
A state budget focused on affordability is now law thanks to state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, who helped pass a balanced budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash.
Hanson Invites Community to End-of-Session Town Hall, Co-Hosted with Senator Holmes
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is co-hosting an end-of-session community town hall with state Senator Linda Holmes on Monday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Geneva Public Library.
Hanson Ends Legislative Session with Balanced Budget, Lowered Costs, Important Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, wraps up this year’s spring legislative session by passing landmark legislation that moves Illinois forward and a responsible, balanced budget, without any extreme cuts or tax impositions on working families.
Hanson Passes Bill Expanding Law Enforcement Discretion in Juvenile Domestic Situations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, introduced, supported and passed legislation that expands options for law enforcement when faced with juveniles accused of domestic abuse, battery or exploitation.