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
Bills & Committees
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 Advances Plan to Strengthen Workplace Rights Bureau
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A pro-worker initiative led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to strengthen the Workplace Rights Bureau, close loopholes and hold bad actors accountable will head to the full House for consideration.
Hoffman Encourages Donations for Easter Basket Drive Supporting Foster Kids at Caritas Family Solutions
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Throughout March, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is collecting donations from the community to put together Easter baskets for local youth in foster care at Caritas Family Solutions.
Hoffman Looks to Strengthen Workplace Rights Bureau, Partners with Attorney General
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is partnering with Attorney General Kwame Raoul on an initiative to strengthen the Workplace Rights Bureau, enhancing the bureau’s capabilities to investigate and prosecute violations of laws that protect Illinois workers.
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State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has moved into a new office on the former Belleville West High School and Lindenwood University-Belleville Campus in the Old Main Hall. The campus houses various local government organizations and educational institutions.
Hoffman Reacts to Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariffs
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):
Hoffman Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, releases the following statement regarding Governor JB Pritzker's budget address:
Hoffman-led Energy Plan Signed into Law, Aims to Lower Energy Costs for Residents
JOLIET, Ill. – A comprehensive energy package led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will provide relief for consumers, create jobs and strengthen Illinois’ electric grid has been signed into law.
Hoffman Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Lawmakers
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Outside of caucus leaders, a nonpartisan think tank has identified state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, as the most effective lawmaker in the Illinois General Assembly, further noting he has “exceeded expectations” longer than any other state lawmaker.
Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Last week state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, spoke at the Illinois Library Association’s Metro East Library Legislative Meetup where he highlighted a change in the state’s Library Equalization Aid Grant that will deliver additional resources to local libraries.
Hoffman Joins Groundbreaking of New Venice Grocery Store, Emphasizes Need to Eliminate Food Deserts
VENICE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D- Swansea, and community leaders this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new state- and privately-backed grocery store in Venice that will expand access to fresh, affordable food for area residents.