Rep. Maurice A. West II
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Rockford)
67th District
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Springfield Office:
277-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3167
District Office:
E.J. “Zeke” Giorgi Center
200 S. Wyman
Suite 304
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 987-7433
Bills & Committees
Ordained minister; full-time legislator; award-winning music producer and founder of Music With Pleasure, LLC (www.musicwithpleasure.com); born 1985, in Elgin; product of Rockford Public Schools; B.S., Illinois College; M.A., Chicago School of Professional Psychology; recipient of the 2024 Council of State Government’s 20 under 40 Leadership Award; married to Leslie and has a daughter, Brein McKenzie.
ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) issued the following statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Pre-trial Fairness Act provision in the SAFE-T Act.
Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.
West Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address, Urges Investment to Support Education, Job Training and Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address:
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement:
West takes Oath, Emphasizes Work Ahead to Support Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
West Supports SAFE-T Act Update, Underscores Continued Work to Tackle Public Safety Concerns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following discussions with law enforcement, prosecutors and public safety advocates, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, supported an update to the SAFE-T Act Thursday that strengthens and clarifies the existing law aimed at making communities safer.
West Statement on Overturn of Roe v. Wade
ROCKFORD, Ill. – With Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement.
West Named Chairperson of Legislative Ethics Commission, Underscores Need to Restore Trust in State Government
ROCKFORD, Ill. – After years of leadership and advocacy on issues related to state ethics, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, has been named chairperson of the state’s Legislative Ethics Commission.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement:
West Proposal to Help College Students Access Assistance Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and community colleges would have easy access to an on-campus benefits navigator beyond tuition aid under a plan passed by state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford