Seven of My Bills Passed Committee Last week! 📜
Dear Friend,
Last Friday was "committee deadline week," meaning it was the last day to pass new bills in House committees for this legislative session. (There are always exceptions to this deadline — it's more of a general rule!)
During deadline week, I was able to pass several important pieces of legislation out of committee. Here's a brief summary of several of them:
Insulin Bill (HB 2189): Caps insulin co-pays at $35 a month for people who buy their health insurance on the exchange.
The Freelance Isn't Free Act (HB 1122): Guarantees timely pay to freelancers and provides them protection from discrimination.
Charter School Union Neutrality (HB 1120): Charter operators can't provide anti-union propaganda to their employees who are organizing.
Employer Accountability for Gender Violence (HB 1363): If an employer knows its employee is committing sexual violence and does nothing to stop them, it can be held liable.
Death Penalty Language (HB 3762): Removes all language referring to the death penalty from Illinois statutes.
IDOC Autopsies (HB 3315): An autopsy must be ordered and made publicly available if someone dies while incarcerated in an Illinois Department of Corrections institution.
Attorney Fees (HB 3314): Helps consumers get legal representation against debt collectors by allowing attorney’s fees for defendants.
Next, we'll call the bills in the House chamber. If we can get a 60-vote majority in support, the bill goes over to the Senate, and then to the Governor for a signature.
The deadline for that is in a few weeks, so I'll be sure to share more updates on these bills as they get voted on.
In the meantime, if you have questions about a bill I'm sponsoring or are curious to learn more about a particular issue, I want to hear from you! Use the buttons below to explore the bills I'm championing and share your thoughts, questions, and feedback as we work our way through the legislative session.
Take care,
Representative Will Guzzardi,
39th District
TEEN BASKETBALL IN THE PARKS
Do you know a teenager looking for ways to stay active this Spring? They can sign up now for a free Teen Basketball League at: www.ChicagoParkDistict.com. The league runs from April 11th through June 2nd, for teens aged 13 - 18 years old.
Teens are also invited to attend Chicago Park District Teen Opportunity Fairs on 3/18 and 3/25. At the Fairs you can:
Apply for a summer job with the Chicago Park District (ages 16+)
Learn about recreational programs offered in the parks
Obtain job readiness skills, including interviewing and resume writing
Interact with professionals from a wide range of fields and vocations
Gain exposure to educational programs and services
The Fairs are free and advanced registration is encouraged. Click here to register and learn more. >>>
NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING SUMMIT
It's time to clean out your closets! High school students in our area need your help. Spread Love Chicago is collecting donated prom suits through April 1st. Suits must be in good condition and clean. They are also collecting shoes, accessories, and personal hygiene products.
Drop off your donations at a drop off location below:
Spread Love Gift Shop: 3120 N Cicero Ave. Saturdays through April 1st. 10am-4pm.
Herrera Law Center: 4252 N Cicero Ave. Mondays - Fridays through April 1st. 9am-5pm.
Learn more at spreadlovechicago.org.
LSC REPRESENTATIVE OPENING AT BRENTANO
Brentano Elementary School is looking for a new community representative for their Local School Council (LSC). A community member is eligible if they are over 17, reside in the attendance area for the school, and are not a parent or guardian of a child enrolled at the school.
Anyone interested in the position must attend Brentano's next LSC meeting on April 13th at 6:30 pm at the school (2723 N Fairfield Ave) and must turn in all required LSC nomination materials which can be found here.