Although lawmakers will not be traveling to Springfield for the time being due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois House begins holding committee hearings remotely this week. I am sharing information on how you can make sure your voice is heard through the remote committee process. I encourage you to follow the instructions outlined below to express your support for or concerns about any proposed legislation.
To find the schedule of committees meeting each week, click here. Please note that this schedule is subject to changes and delays.
If you would like to watch or listen to any of these hearings, click here. Please note that this link is only active when a committee hearing is in progress.
To submit testimony or a witness slip regarding a bill being heard in a House committee, please click here and follow the instructions outlined under the “Providing Testimony” section.
I have been appointed as Minority Spokesman to the House Revenue & Finance and Labor & Commerce committees for the 102nd General Assembly. I will also serve on the Elementary & Secondary Education Committee that has oversight of legislation pertaining to School Curriculum & Policies. I will also sit on the Appropriations Committee for Elementary & Secondary Education. These are all two-year appointments.
As always, feel free to reach out to my district office by calling 815-880-5340 if you have any questions or concerns.