Rep. Jay Hoffman
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Belleville)
113th District
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 Measure to Ensure Justice for Sick Workers Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to protect the rights of working families across Illinois, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently passed legislation to expand workers’ access to the legal system in cases involving workplace illnesses that occur over extended periods of time.
Hoffman Encourages Jobseekers to Apply to IDOT’s Snowbird Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local jobseekers to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Snowbird program, a seasonal employment opportunity to perform emergency removal and control of snow and ice on area roads during the winter season.
Hoffman Appointed to Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission Advisory Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For his continuous work to pass a capital infrastructure plan and bring improvements to the Metro East, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently appointed to the Legislative Advisory Committee for the Southwestern Illinois Regional Planning Commission.
Hoffman Invites Local Seniors to Fraud Prevention Seminar
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Local residents over the age of 55 are invited to join state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, for a senior fraud prevention seminar he is hosting next month with the Illinois Attorney General’s office and state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and Monica Bristow, D-Alton.
Hoffman, Greenwood Measure to Expand Opportunities for Military Spouses Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Military spouses will have easier access to professional licensure for employment under a new law passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis.
Pritzker Signs Hoffman Legislation to Increase Safety and Oversight on Illinois Railroads
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will address the lack of federal railroad safety regulations by establishing a mandatory crew size for freight trains on Illinois railroads recently became law.
Hoffman Measure to Protect Workers Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that would hold employers that avoid workers’ compensation responsibilities accountable was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Hoffman Calls for Governor’s Signature on Measure to Crack Down on Drivers Who Fail to Move Over for First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Scott’s Law, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently passed a package of new protections for Illinois police, firemen and other first responders, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow down when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Hoffman’s measure has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for consideration.
Hoffman Stands with Governor, State Police to Enhance Safety and Awareness on Illinois Roadways
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is pushing to strengthen Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, announcing the introduction of new protections for Illinois police alongside Gov. J.B. Pritzker and members of the Illinois State Police.
Hoffman Legislation to Provide Increased Safety and Oversight on Illinois Railroads
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Moving forward to establish an increased presence of crew members on Illinois railroads, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is advancing legislation to require that all freight trains be outfitted with at least two railroad engineers.