Wednesday, March 20 - Witness Slip Roundup
Actions You Can Take
Fill out these urgent witness slips
DUE TODAY at 2 p.m. - HB4421, Insurance Code - Breast Tomosynthesis (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 2 p.m. - HB39, Voting in Prison (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4410, Prostitution Investigation Act (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4472, Health Care Availability (Proponent)
See a complete list of this week’s slips from She Votes IL
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 - Wednesday, March 20
HB4421, Insurance Code - Breast Tomosynthesis (Proponent) - Support legislation that increases access to healthcare for better outcomes.
HB39, Voting in Prison (Proponent) - Clarifies language in the Illinois Constitution that allows people in prison to vote.
HB4410, Prostitution Investigation Act (Proponent) - Support legislation that addresses abuse of power and promotes human rights and dignity.
HB5537, Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act (Proponent). Requires a public referendum MUST be held before a County Board can sell a public county-owned nursing home.
HB4472, Health Care Availability (Proponent) - Support legislation that increases access to healthcare by reducing healthcare costs.
Due Thursday, March 21
HB4469, Firearms - Domestic Violence, aka Karina’s Bill (Proponent). Support legislation that protects domestic violence survivors against further violence.
HB5646, Trailer Bill to Gender-Based Violence Resentencing (Proponent) - Support legislation that supports survivors of gender-based violence.
HB4474, School Code - IEP - Voter Registration (Proponent). Support legislation that promotes civic engagement and voting.
HB4895, School Code Climate Change Education (Proponent). Support legislation that better prepares the next generation to address this critical global challenge.
HB5314, Community Safety Through Stable Homes Act (Proponent). Support legislation that promote housing stability for survivors.
HB5373, Opioid Treatment (Proponent). Support legislation that empowers prescribers to make individualized treatment decisions based on their patients' needs, as well as addresses the gender and racial biases that can impact the treatment of pain, particularly among women and women of color.
HB5417, HIV TLC Act (Proponent). Support a plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
HB5056, No Marriage Under Age 18 (Proponent). Support legislation that protects children as marriage before 18 devastates American girls’ health, education, and economic opportunities; and significantly increases their risk of experiencing violence.
HB5452, Amends the "Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act" (Proponent). Support legislation that protects survivors of gender-based violence.
HB5550, Summary of Housing Rights for Safer Homes (Proponent). Support legislation that protects survivors by ensuring access to safe and stable housing.
Due Friday, March 22
HB4295, Missing Persons - Ebony Alert (Proponent). Support legislation that advocates for the safety and well-being of women and girls.
HB5431, Reproductive Justice for Incarcerated Survivors (Proponent). Support legislation that fosters safety, health, and dignity for pregnant individuals.
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
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