Rep. Joyce Mason
(D-Gurnee)
61st District
Springfield Office:
245-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8151
District Office:
34121 N. US Highway 45
Suite 12
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 485-9986
Bills & Committees
Biography
Full-time legislator; former vice president of the Gurnee-based Woodland Community School District 50 Board of Education; human resources consultant, SHRM-SCP and SPHR certified; B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management. Representative since 2019.
Mason Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing.
Mason to Participate in NCSL Conference, Remains Committed to Illinois Children and Families
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will be in attendance at the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Conference and will be participating in a bipartisan Early Childhood Education panel, as well as co-chairing the NCSL Children, Families and Human Services Committee’s annual business meeting.
Mason’s NCSL Working Group Addresses Childcare Affordability and Accessibility in New Report
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, confronts nationwide childcare quality, accessibility and affordability issues in a new report from the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Childcare Policy Working Group.
Mason Bill Protecting Against Stormwater Pollution Signed Into Law
Thanks to the work of state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, a plan to prevent microplastics from contaminating our water supply is now law.
Mason Invites Community to Shred Event and Food Drive on Saturday, July 18
State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is hosting a free shred event and food drive with Warren Township Supervisor, Elmer Fallos, on Saturday, July 18, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., or until trucks reach capacity.
Mason Bill Protecting Against Stormwater Pollution Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Thanks to the work of state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, a plan to prevent microplastics from contaminating our water supply is now law.
Mason Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
GURNEE, Ill. — Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law, thanks to the work of state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Mason Demands Removal of Rideshare Sexual Assault Liability Shield from Federal Legislation
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, joins 284 women legislators from 44 states and territories, as well as 128 U.S. Congress members, to demand the removal of Amendment 041 from the BUILD America 250 Act (House Resolution 8870). Amendment 041 would protect rideshare platforms from accountability in cases of sexual assault, overriding state laws that protect drivers and passengers.
Mason Wraps Up Productive Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, concludes a successful spring legislative session by passing comprehensive legislation to meet the needs of her community and move Illinois forward.
Mason Bill Protecting Against Stormwater Pollution Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is working to keep contaminants out of our water supply by passing a bill amending the Environmental Protection Act to control microplastic pollution due to waste from plastic manufacturing facilities.