Legislation
As many of you know, I am the Chief Sponsor in the House of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, House Bill 804. Commonly referred to as CEJA, this bill provides…
On Thursday, February 25th, I spoke with host Tom Moss on the Indivisible Chicago podcast about the Clean Energy Jobs Act, utility accountability, and changes in House leadership. Indivisible Chicago…
Today, Illinois legislators filed legislation to allow the Illinois General Assembly to meet, conduct legislative business and vote remotely in the event of a pandemic or other emergency which renders…
During the 2019 Illinois legislative session, I introduced the Clean Energy Jobs Act. The implementation of this legislation, known commonly as CEJA, aims to put Illinois on the path to…
This session I am focusing on greatly reducing plastic pollution in Illinois along with my colleagues at the local level. I had the honor of hosting Alderman George A. Cardenas, Chair…
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2020 Legislative Preview this Saturday. Special thanks to Senator Sara Feigenholtz for being the guest of honor. Please see the above…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, I returned to the 11th District following a busy fall veto session in Springfield. Our community is buzzing with activity, both regarding big picture…
Springfield, IL – Today, Governor Pritzker signed HB 3550, a bill to add a clear, comprehensive definition of consent to Illinois sex education curriculum, making Illinois one of only about…
Springfield, IL – Today, Illinois made history by passing the Reproductive Health Act through both chambers of the General Assembly. After the bill passed the House, Representative Williams made the…
Springfield, IL – Today, The Senate passed HB 3550 which requires consent to be taught in all Illinois Sex Education curriculum. It also provides a more comprehensive definition of consent….
Springfield, IL – Today, Governor Pritzker signed HB2988, sponsored by Representative Ann Williams. This bill clarifies laws regarding wind energy zoning in the state of Illinois. In a statement released…
Springfield, IL – Today, HB 2134 Sponsored by Rep. Ann Williams passed the House. This bill implements the 2018 Carpenter v. the United States Supreme Court decision in Illinois. The…
Today I re-filed my bill to protect net neutrality in Illinois (HB 1582). An open internet has never been more important; we must take whatever steps we can to preserve…