Tuesday, April 2 - Witness Slip Roundup
Actions You Can Take
Fill out these urgent witness slips
DUE TODAY at 2 p.m. - Insurance - Diagnostic Mammogram (Proponent)
DUE TODAY. at 2 p.m. - HB4421, Insurance Code - Breast Tomosynthesis (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4410, Prostitution Investigation Act (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4469, Firearms - Domestic Violence, aka Karina’s Bill (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB5646, Trailer Bill to Gender-Based Violence Resentencing (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4472, Health Care Availability - 3 slips (Proponent)
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 - Tuesday, April 2
Insurance - Diagnostic Mammogram (Proponent) - Support legislation that increases access to healthcare for better outcomes.
HB4421, Insurance Code - Breast Tomosynthesis (Proponent) - Amends Illinois Insurance Code to allow breast tomosynthesis for individuals with high breast density without additional low-dose mammography orders or prerequisites.
HB4410, Prostitution Investigation Act (Proponent) - Support legislation that addresses abuse of power and promotes human rights and dignity.
HB4469, Firearms - Domestic Violence, aka Karina’s Bill (Proponent) - Support legislation that protects survivors against further violence.
HB5646, Trailer Bill to Gender-Based Violence Resentencing (Proponent) - Support legislation that supports survivors of gender-based violence.
HB4472, Health Care Availability (Proponent) - Support legislation that increases access to healthcare by reducing healthcare costs. 3 slips:
Due Wednesday, April 3
HB1605, Gender Related Violence (Proponent) - Support legislation that protects individuals from sexual assault and promotes consent. 2 slips:
HB3596, Crime Victims Compensation (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.
HB5314, Community Safety Through Stable Homes Act (Proponent) - Support legislation that promote housing stability for survivors.
HB5452, Amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act (Proponent) - Higher education institutions must now include in their policies info on how they protect survivors from retaliation
HB4295, Missing Persons - Ebony Alert (Proponent) - Support legislation that advocates for the safety and well-being of women and girls.
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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Action via She Votes IL
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