Wednesday, May 1 - Witness Slip Roundup
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Fill out these urgent witness 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, May 1
Due by 9 a.m. - SB3470, Pretrial Success Act (Proponent - select bill number from dropdown menu) - will give community-based organizations the opportunity to apply for funding to increase access to essential services like mental health and substance use assessment, case management, and treatment according to clinical standards for people awaiting trial
Due by 10 a.m. - SB3652, Summary of Housing Rights for Safer Homes (Proponent) - requires the Department of Human Rights to create a tenant summary of rights of protections for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors under the Safe Home Act. Mandates landlords make this summary available for all written residential leases.
Due at 3:30 p.m. - HB1168, Sexual Assault Evidence (Proponent) - protects victims of crime by prohibiting the DNA profiles of victims from being submitted to a DNA database.
Thursday, May 2
HB3596, Crime Victims Compensation (Proponent) - introduced by State Representative Maurice West, makes compensation more expansive and comprehensive for gender based violence survivors. Includes a provision to ensure compensation can be granted while incarcerated.
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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