Illinois State House District 16
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Spearheads Effort to Reduce Gun Violence at First Task Force Meeting
State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, continued his efforts to pass lifesaving, commonsense gun reforms at the first meeting of the newly created bipartisan Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Promotes Free Screenings
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins this October, state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Illinois Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), which provides free screenings to Illinois women who lack access to health care coverage.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Invites Residents to Property Tax Seminars
State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is working to bring property tax relief to local residents by hosting two property tax seminars this month in Skokie.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish-Backed Measure Expanding Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings for Women Now Law
A new law backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, will prevent big insurance companies from denying coverage for lifesaving breast cancer screenings that can detect breast cancer during early stages.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Illinois Public Aid Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Public Aid Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Medical Patient Rights Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Medical Patient Rights Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish-Sponsored Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law
Local schools will get a boost in recruiting and retaining the best teachers under a new law backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, which increases the minimum starting salary for Illinois teachers.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 15: Kalish Continues Effort to Combat Gun Violence, Launches Petition to Pass Gun Reform
In the wake of the tragic mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is leading the fight to pass gun control legislation, launching a petition drive to build support for a series of gun law reforms including stronger background checks, fingerprinting for all gun owners and revoking firearm privileges from dangerous individuals.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish sponsors or co-sponsors 65 bills
Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) sponsored five bills in the second quarter of 2019, three less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 60 bills, 13 more than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Criminal Code of 2012 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Criminal Code of 2012 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code goes into effect on Aug. 7
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Yehiel M. Kalish was present for 100% of House votes in May
Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) voted on 100 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in May.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Measure Protecting Survivors of Sexual Assault Signed into Law
A reform spearheaded by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, that helps victims of sexual assault to come forward with confidence by prohibiting law enforcement from arresting survivors that report their abuse for an outstanding warrant for a low level crime was recently signed into law.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the School Code and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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How well are you represented? Rep. Kalish's voting record for the week of May 27
Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) was present at or voted on 214 bills during the week of May 27, according to a North Cook News analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.