Tuesday, May 7 - Witness Slip Roundup / #JusticeCan’tWait Social Media Blitz
Actions You Can Take
Action 1: Fill out these urgent witness slips from She Votes IL
Action 2: Post on social media to demand that the Supreme Court announce its decision on Trump's immunity claim by May 20th
Action 1: 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, May 7
HB4180, Insurance - Diagnostic Mammogram (Proponent) - expands insurance coverage to molecular breast imaging, improving access to breast cancer screening and treatment services, incorporating advanced technologies into coverage, and establishing quality standards to enhance the care received by individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in Illinois.
HB4895, School Code Climate Change Education (Proponent) - provides that every Illinois public high school shall require a unit of instruction addressing climate change in either a required science class or a required social studies class.
Wednesday, May 8
HB4295, Missing Persons - Ebony Alert (Proponent) - Introduces the term "Ebony Alert," defining it as a specialized notification system 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.
HB5239, Reproductive Health - Interstate (Proponent) - prohibits the State from using its resources to get involved in cases related to reproductive health care products or services that are legal in Illinois, such as providing information or assisting other investigations.
HB5417, HIV TLC Act (Proponent) - ensures that everyone gets tested for HIV is a core strategy of the Getting to Zero Illinois (GTZ-IL) plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
HB5431, Reproductive Justice for Incarcerated Survivors (Proponent) - Safeguards pregnant people currently incarcerated in Illinois jails and prisons from being shackled during delivery and for six weeks postpartum.
Thursday, May 9
HB3596, Crime Victims Compensation (Proponent) - 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
Never miss another slip! Join The Witness Slip Project for updates during the legislative session.
Action via She Votes IL
Action 2: Join a Social Media Blitz #JusticeCan’tWait
We must keep the MAGA Supreme Court Justices from shielding Trump from accountability.
The Supreme Court’s MAGA majority has already interfered in the 2024 presidential election, handing Donald Trump the massive gift of delays as he seeks to run out the clock to avoid accountability for his crimes.
We cannot allow justice delayed to become democracy destroyed.
Trump’s trial for fomenting insurrection still can and must take place before this election. But the potential abounds for more collusion from MAGA justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, who could slow-walk the Court’s deliberations to further help Trump. Americans want accountability and deserve to know the jury’s verdict before we cast our verdict as voters.
Please post the following message and image on your social media accounts to demand that the Supreme Court announce its decision on Trump's immunity claim by May 20th so his trial can go forward before the election:
The MAGA Justices on the Supreme Court want to deliver for the billionaires who bought them by blocking Trump from facing criminal trial for the 2020 election insurrection. #JusticeCantWait reject Trump’s immunity claim by May 20th.
Use this image on your social media post
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