Rep. Jay Hoffman
(D-Belleville)
113th District
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5350
312 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-7407
(618) 416-7409 FAX
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 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.
Hoffman Passes Legislation in the House to Protect Critical Infrastructure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ power plants, waterlines and other critical utilities will be better secured under legislation passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, increasing penalties on those who tamper with critical infrastructure. “The safety of our...
Stuart, Area Legislators Connect Job Seekers with Employers
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, welcomed employers and job seekers to the Granite City Township Center for a job fair, which Stuart hosted in partnership with Metro-East area legislators state Rep. Monica Bristow, state Rep. Jay Hoffman and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe.
Hoffman Visits Franklin Elementary School to Greet Local Students in Belleville
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Franklin Elementary School last week to meet and speak with local students in Belleville.
Hoffman Meets with Illinois State Police Director to Discuss Rising Collision Rates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, met with Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly this week to discuss the risks police officers face during routine highway patrol traffic stops and efforts that should be pursued to address the rise in collisions.
Hoffman and Greenwood Advance Bill to Address Local Inadequacies with Developmentally Disabled
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address locally disadvantaged persons struggling with developmental disabilities, State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are advancing legislation to reform the grant process for the Developmental Disabilities Services of the Metro East (DDSME).
Stuart, Local Legislators to Hold Job Fair
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Metro East residents will have the opportunity to meet with potential employers face to face thanks to state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and other local legislators. On Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton), Rep. Jay Hoffman (D- Swansea), state Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Edwardsville), and Rep. Stuart are hosting a job fair at the Granite City Township Hall.
Greenwood, Hoffman Sponsor Legislation to Help Military Personnel Receive Professional Licensure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Reps. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, are sponsoring legislation that would help active duty service members stationed on Illinois military bases receive professional licenses for employment.
Hoffman Sponsors Bill to Raise Baseline Teacher Salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is co-sponsoring legislation to address the ongoing teacher shortage by incrementally raising the minimum salary for educators across the state.