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.
Metro East Legislators Urge Governor to Move Region to Next Phase of Recovery in Reopening Plan
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – After looking at data reflecting the area’s recovery in the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic, state Sens. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, and Christopher Belt, D-Centreville, and state Reps. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, delivered a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker urging his administration to move the Metro East to the next phase as part of the Restore Illinois plan, which would allow for a safe opening of manufacturers, retail stores, barbershops and salons. The legislators issued the following statement Tuesday:
Hoffman Highlights Nurses Week, Thanks Healthcare Workers for Efforts During COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To thank the nurses, first responders and other essential workers fighting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) health pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea is highlighting National Nurses Week.
Hoffman Appointed to Lead Legislative Working Groups Amid COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To develop plans to help the state continue its fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently appointed to lead several legislative working groups for the Illinois House of Representatives.
Hoffman: Secretary of State Extends Timeline for Illinois Drivers
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To inform Illinois drivers with the most up-to-date information available from the Secretary of State’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is reassuring residents about the extension of expiration dates for driver’s licenses, vehicles registrations and other transactions handled by the State.
Hoffman Highlights National Volunteer Month, Opportunities to Give Back to Community
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – During National Volunteer Month, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is calling on local residents to consider volunteering to help give back to the community during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Hoffman Applauds Governor’s Move to Increase Access to Telehealth Services Amid COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To inform residents of increased access to health care services during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting the governor’s recent executive order that expands access to telehealth services for Illinois residents to receive medical care from out-of-state physicians.
Hoffman Highlights Assistance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To help ease the burden on bars, restaurants and other establishments closing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sharing important information on assistance available to small business owners and employees facing hardship.
Hoffman Bill Authorizing New Armed Forces License Plates Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation this week authorizing the Secretary of State to award new “Defense Superior Service Medal” license plates for veterans who earned the medal in Illinois.
Hoffman Leads Initiative to Remove Standardized Test Scores from College Applications
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To expand higher educational opportunities, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring new legislation to remove the condition that college applicants submit scores to standardized tests like the ACT or SAT.
Hoffman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the moments after Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement: