Illinois State House District 17
Recent News About Illinois State House District 17
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Recent Reports Concerning Ex-Statehouse Lobbyist
State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released the following statement in response to a WBEZ report uncovering emails between a former statehouse lobbyist and high-level employees of the Quinn administration that allude to a possible cover-up of rape by state employees.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: November 2019 Newsletter
I would like to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. As we gather with family and friends this week, I hope we all take a moment to reflect on that which we are thankful, and to consider those who may be struggling and in need. Our office continues to collect non-perishable items for our local food pantries, and the Wings Domestic Violence Shelter.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Gong-Gershowitz Bill Will Cap Insulin Prices, Hold Big Pharma Accountable
As the pharmaceutical industry continues to increase their profits at the expense of families and seniors, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, helped to pass legislation to hold big pharma accountable by addressing the price-gouging of insulin.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Community Defense Forum (October 03, 2019)
To Learn how to protect yourself and be an effective advocate for your neighbors.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) 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. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Attorney General Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1290 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1290 ("immigrant tenant protection"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2541 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the House on House bill HB2541 ("re-entering citizens civic ed"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3481 actions on Aug. 15
The following actions were taken on Aug. 15 in the House on House bill HB3481 ("kyoto protocol of 1998"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law repealing the Kyoto Protocol Act of 1998 now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of repealing the Kyoto Protocol Act of 1998 went into effect on Aug. 15, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz sponsors or co-sponsors 55 bills
Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) sponsored four bills in the second quarter of 2019, four less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 51 bills, four 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. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.