Illinois State House District 23
Recent News About Illinois State House District 23
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Legislative News from Rep. Grant Wehrli - September 23, 2020
I believe we have a responsibility as lawmakers to protect the air we breathe and the water we drink, and to take bold steps to ensure a healthier future for our children and grandchildren.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus: We Will Not Let Trump Extort Our Communities
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent threats that he will withhold COVID-19 related economic relief from states that do not comply with his extreme anti-immigrant agenda: “It is unconscionable that the president would exploit a public health crisis to play demagogic political games with the lives of working families and seniors who are physically and financially suffering during this pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Responds to Trump’s Announcement to Suspend Immigration
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he will suspend immigration into the U.S.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus: We Will Get Through This Together
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order, urging local families to contact their constituent service offices via phone or email in order to continue connecting them to resources, as well as to follow the recommendations of medical experts.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Responds to Illegitimate Lawsuit Attempting to Erode Civil Rights of Immigrants
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the illegitimate lawsuit by four county sheriffs who are defending the extrajudicial detention of immigrants that allows some of these interests to benefit from lucrative contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “We are deeply disappointed that some of those tasked with enforcing our laws think that they can pick and choose who has constitutional rights.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Responds to Budget Address
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Invited Communities to Join Census Tour and Make Sure Everyone is Counted
To highlight the importance of participating in the 2020 Census, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and State Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago were inviting residents throughout the Chicagoland area to join them and fellow members of the Latino Caucus and the Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 7 at their various visits of Latino-owned businesses, which include Mi Tierra en la Villita.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Racist Rhetoric, Calls for Action on Gun Safety Reforms
In light of the horrific hate-driven attack in El Paso, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement condemning Donald Trump for his racist rhetoric as it is inciting violence towards Latinos and immigrants, and called for action on the Fix the FOID Act, which remained in the state Senate after passing the House this spring.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB921 actions on July 12
The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB921 ("sch cd-ed support personnel"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Responds to SCOTUS Decision on Census Citizenship Question (District 23)
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement urging Congress to hold additional hearings on the politically motivated citizenship question for the 2020 Census, as the Supreme Court’s decision leaves open the possibility for the Trump Administration to find another way to justify it.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Fear Mongering
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump deliberately terrorizing immigrant parents and their children as a negotiation tactic: “Like each and every single one of us, immigrant parents work hard every day to raise their children and contribute to their communities.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB687 actions on May 24
The following actions were taken on May 24 in the House on Senate bill SB687 ("income tax rates-credits"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate" and "Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1813 actions on May 29
The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB1813 ("credit union act-various"): "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Financial Institutions Committee" and "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Financial Institutions Committee(by Voice Vote".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1257 actions on May 28
The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1257 ("prop tx-senior homestead"): "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB921 actions on May 16
The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB921 ("sch cd-ed support personnel"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1456 actions on May 28
The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1456 ("prop tx-non-exempt purpose"): "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB836 actions on May 16
The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB836 ("guardians-minor:non-us parent"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2847 actions on May 16
The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2847 ("organ donor protections"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".