Rep. Jay Hoffman
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-0104
District Office:
312 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-7407
(618) 416-7409 FAX
Biography
Attorney; born Nov. 6, 1961, in Highland, IL; B.S., Finance, Illinois State University; J.D., St. Louis University School of Law; married, has two children.

Hoffman Tours SIUE Belleville Campus, Highlights Revitalization Efforts
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE) Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus last week to see firsthand the results of state efforts to revitalize a vacant college complex into a modern campus ready to meet the job demands of today and tomorrow.

Hoffman Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Urges Balanced Approach that Prioritizes Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:

Hoffman Pushes Pro-Labor Bills Aimed at Securing Higher Worker Wages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has introduced a pair of proposals that aim to strengthen prevailing wage rules and help workers secure the pay they deserve.

Hoffman Tours Mascoutah Boeing Facility, Highlights Local Job Creator
MASCOUTAH, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently visited Boeing’s Mascoutah facility where he viewed firsthand the aircraft company’s efforts to ramp up production of the MQ-25 Stingray – an aerial refueling drone developed for the U.S. Navy.

Hoffman Continues Role as Assistant Majority Leader
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reflecting his years of experience and ability to deliver agreements in difficult negotiations, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will continue to serve as an Assistant Majority Leader in the 104th General Assembly.

Hoffman and Giannoulias Push ‘Road Safety and Fairness Act’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is teaming up with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on a plan to modernize road test requirements, raising the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to age 87.

Hoffman Begins New General Assembly, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a new General Assembly was inaugurated Wednesday, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement:

Hoffman and Belt to Host Free Turkey Giveaway Nov. 25 at Downtown Belleville YMCA
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With Thanksgiving approaching, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, are teaming up with Meridian to provide free turkeys to residents at an event on Monday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. until supplies run out at the Downtown Belleville YMCA, located at 200 S. Illinois St. in Belleville.

Hoffman Recognized with Affordable Assisted Living Coalition’s ‘Appreciation of Achievement Award’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing his advocacy for seniors and successful passage of a personal needs allowance increase for supportive living residents, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently honored by the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition with its Appreciation of Achievement Award.

Hoffman Highlights MindsEye Radio Support and SWIC Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a pair of recently announced grants from the Secretary of State that will support Belleville-based MindsEye Radio with broadcasting news aimed for those visually impaired, as well as Southwestern Illinois College’s (SWIC) adult literacy efforts.