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
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.
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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.
Hoffman Collecting Canned Goods for Thanksgiving Giveaway, Asks for Community Donations
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In coordination with state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is asking local residents to join him in collecting canned goods to provide families a full Thanksgiving dinner this year at their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.
Hoffman Looks to Lower Energy Costs, Leads Passage of Energy Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to lower home energy costs for residents both immediately and long-term, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, led passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act on Wednesday, a comprehensive energy plan that will reduce bills, create jobs and strengthen Illinois’ electric grid.
Hoffman, Secretary of State Highlight State Grants to Combat Carjackings and Vehicle Theft
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Building on efforts to combat carjackings and auto theft, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, welcomed Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to the Metro East this week to announce over $2.6 million in grants to support the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force (MEATTF) and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department.
