Tuesday, February 20 - Witness Slip Roundup

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Witness Slip Roundup

Illinois’ unique system of witness slips makes it easy for citizens to weigh in on important bills quickly using an online form. Before a bill is heard in the Illinois General Assembly, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support or oppose the bill. This helps inform legislators as to where Illinoisans and organizations stand before voting. Witness slips are a great and relatively quick way to make your voice heard in state government.

Here are a few important bills collecting witness slips for hearings this week. See a description of the bills from She Vote IL.

DUE TODAY - Prescription drugs SB 2893 (Proponent). Carried by Rep. Maurice West and Sen. Karina Villa, the bill would create the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program and provide additional opportunities for Illinoisans to access their prescriptions at more affordable costs.

DUE TODAY - HB2093 - Sexual Assault by Deception (Proponent). Introduced by Representative Katie Stuart, provides that an individual commits sexual assault by deception when they engage in sexual penetration, and the victim consents under the mistaken belief that the perpetrator is someone familiar to them other than the accused, due to the accused's intentional pretense or concealment with the aim of inducing this belief.

Due Wednesday - HB4264, Menstrual Product - Donations (Proponent). Introduced by State Representative Barbara Hernandez, creates the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act which shields donors, manufacturers, distributors, and nonprofits from liability for health issues arising from donated menstrual products.

Due Wednesday - HB4474, School Code - IEP - Voter Registration (Proponent). Introduced by State Representative Nabeela Syed, amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code to require consideration of voter registration as a goal in the individualized education program (IEP) for students 17 or older. Details on voter registration inclusion and implementation must be included in the IEP.

Due Wednesday - HB4626, Students and Elected Officials (Proponent). Introduced by State Representative Janet Yang Rohr, provides that a public school student may communicate and work with federally elected, State-elected, or locally elected officials or other stakeholders or officials as part of the student's education.

Due Thursday - HB4295, Missing Persons - Ebony Alert (Proponent). Introduced by State Representative Sonya Harper, amends the Missing Persons Identification Act. Defines "Ebony Alert" as a notification system designed to issue and coordinate alerts with respect to Black youth, including young women and girls, who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, who are reported missing and are at risk, who are reported missing and are developmentally disabled or cognitively impaired, or who have been abducted.

Witness Slip Instructions:

  • I. IDENTIFICATION: with your information. In the Firm/Business or Agency Box and in the Title Box, identify as "Self."

  • II. REPRESENTATION: as "Self" (unless you actually are representing an organization)

  • III. POSITION: select "PROPONENT"

  • IV. TESTIMONY: select "Record of Appearance Only

Never miss another slip! Join The Witness Slip Project and make sure you turn your notification settings to All Posts.

Action via She Votes IL


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