Updates from Springfield: My Bills Have Passed the House Floor!🏛️📜
Dear Neighbor,
Spring and the legislative session are in full swing! And I wanted to fill you in on some more recent legislative updates: five of my bills have passed through a vote on the House floor! Here is a brief overview of each piece of legislation:
HB 2161 protects employees from discrimination at work on the basis of their family responsibilities.
HB 3763 grants employees the right to inspect, copy, and receive personnel record documents from their employer.
HB 4410 establishes protections for sex workers against abuses by law enforcement, automatically seals related court records, and removes dehumanizing language from Illinois law.
HB 4768 protects tenants who report unfit living conditions in their rented residences from being evicted in retaliation.
HB 5396 improves the process for terminally ill and permanently disabled people in prison to seek early release.
These bills will now make their way for a vote in the Senate. I'll keep you posted here, on how they progress. Until then, please stay in touch, and all my best,
Will
Community Outreach Internship
Our office is hiring a Community Outreach Intern to start June 10. Interested applicants can learn more about the position and apply at bit.ly/InternGuzzardi2024 or contact our office at (773) 853-2570. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 3.
Property Tax Exemption Deadline
The deadline to file for property tax exemptions for tax year 2023 is Monday, April 29. Find out more information here: www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions. If you need help applying for exemptions, please contact the office of Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada at (312) 603-6386.
Community Health Talk
On Sunday, April 28, from 12:30 to 2:30pm, the National Kidney Foundation is hosting 2 health events at Northwest Community Church, 5318 W Diversey Ave. There will be a Community Health Talk on kidney health and a free vaccination event. A free box lunch will be provided for those who pre-register by calling (773) 427-9300 or emailing office@northwestcommunity.net.
Congressional Art Competition
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who live in Illinois 3rd Congressional District. The exhibit in the U.S. Capitol will include artwork from all of the participating districts around the country, and the winning pieces are also featured on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page. Find out more information, and submit applications here! The deadline has been extended to Monday, April 29 by 5pm.