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Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
Murphy measure to cap insulin at $35 passes Senate
Murphy measure to cap insulin at $35 passes Senate
Ventura works to end deceptive ‘final notice’ mailings
Ventura works to end deceptive ‘final notice’ mailings
Senate approves legislation by Koehler to protect child vloggers
Senate approves legislation by Koehler to protect child vloggers
Senate Democrats work to make insulin more affordable, accessible
Senate Democrats work to make insulin more affordable, accessible

Gillespie measure to increase planning for affordable housing passes Senate

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Thursday, March 23, 2023 03:35 PM

gillespie 032323SPRINGFIELD — Building on her commitment to creating long-term solutions for affordable housing shortages across the state, State Senator Ann Gillespie passed legislation in the Illinois Senate that will require more communities to have plans in place to meet the needs of low- to moderate-income families.

“A lack of access to affordable living spaces is a challenge we must continue to address,” said Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights). “There is more to be done to make sure families, including our most vulnerable, do not find themselves priced out of the area in which they reside.”

Under the Illinois Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act, local governments are exempt if at least 10% of their housing stock consists of affordable housing. This designation results in about 46 of Illinois' 1,298 municipalities being covered by the act, which requires a plan detailing the total number of affordable housing units available and intended steps to ramp up offerings to meet demand.

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Morrison measure to ban use of e-cigarettes indoors clears Senate

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Thursday, March 23, 2023 02:53 PM

jm vaping 032323SPRINGFIELD – A steadfast champion of Illinois laws to keep harmful tobacco products away from young people, State Senator Julie Morrison expanded upon her work passing a measure to ban e-cigarettes inside public places.

“A tobacco epidemic is continues in our state,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “We have made great progress, but the surge of use of e-cigarettes has threatened that progress and lured more people toward a deadly addiction.”

Passed in 2007, the Smoke Free Illinois Act prohibited smoking in public and within 15 feet of entrances, and required “no smoking” signs to be posted on the prohibited public place. However, this law took effect when people primarily smoked cigarettes and cigars.

In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes – like vapes – has increased tremendously, leading Morrison to work to add such products to the Smoke Free Illinois Act through Senate Bill 1561.

Read more: Morrison measure to ban use of e-cigarettes indoors clears Senate

Ventura leads to end fake ‘final notice’ mailings

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Thursday, March 23, 2023 02:50 PM

Sen. Rachel Ventura

SPRINGFIELD – To end the misleading practice of fake “final notices,” State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced legislation that requires senders to clearly post the intention of their mailing.

“Far too often new home owners and seniors are the victims of fake final notices,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “We must end this dishonest business practice so that no one is tricked into purchasing goods or services they don’t need. People shouldn’t have to deal with anxiety-inducing scam letters like these.”

When someone buys a car or home in Illinois, “final notice” letters regarding warranties, protection plans and insurance are often mailed out by third parties to scam recipients into providing information or buying products under the guise of maintaining their home or vehicle.

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Pacione-Zayas, Early Childhood Committees hold joint hearing on prenatal to three programs and services for young children up to age three

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 06:38 PM

cpz 032223SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, the House Child Care Access & Early Childhood and Senate Early Childhood Education  Committees held a joint subject matter hearing to discuss public resources that support optimal development for infants and toddlers from the prenatal period to age three. Building on the first subject matter hearing that made the case for investing in the early years, the testimony highlighted the intent of programs and services, demographics of participants, specific considerations for young children with developmental delays and disabilities and multilingual learners, gaps in services, and the expected impact of increased investments.

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  1. Peters advances measure to protect victims of gender-based violence
  2. Gillespie advances legislation providing foster youth with legal counsel
  3. Peters passes measure protecting homeowners and tenants
  4. Simmons expands health care access for liver disease screening

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Holmes backs measure to end deception by crisis pregnancy centers
Holmes backs measure to end deception by crisis pregnancy centers
SPRINGFIELD – As a longstanding advocate for women’s reproductive rights, State Senator Linda Holmes was proud to be a cosponsor of Senator Celina Villanueva’s legislation to prohibit crisis pregnancy centers...

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Glowiak Hilton legislation to require bottle filling stations in buildings passes the Senate
Glowiak Hilton legislation to require bottle filling stations in buildings passes the Senate
  SPRINGFIELD – An initiative led by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton that would require bottle filling stations in many new buildings being constructed in Illinois passed the Senate. “Although there are...

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Stadelman bill expands rent protections for tenants of smaller properties
Stadelman bill expands rent protections for tenants of smaller properties
  To help tenants who rent small properties like houses and duplex homes, State Senator Steve Stadelman passed legislation on Thursday to provide greater transparency for renters. “Currently, there are no security...

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Ventura passes bipartisan-supported measure to alleviate truck collisions
Ventura passes bipartisan-supported measure to alleviate truck collisions
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rachel Ventura passed bipartisan legislation that aims to alleviate truck collisions with underpasses or viaducts. “Trucks collide with underpasses and viaducts far too often,” said Ventura (D-Joliet)....

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Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
The women of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus play an integral role in the historic changes being made to make Illinois successful. This Women’s History Month, senators took the time...

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Senator Holmes seeks to bring paint recycling to Illinois
Senator Holmes seeks to bring paint recycling to Illinois
Senator Holmes seeks to bring paint recycling to Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Many homeowners have something lurking in their basement or garage that could be disposed of, but there...

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