Illinois State House District 16
Recent News About Illinois State House District 16
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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.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB92 actions on July 12
The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB92 ("criminal law-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Environmental Protection Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Environmental Protection Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish-sponsored law amending the State Police 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 State Police 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 creating the Keep Illinois Families Together Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Keep Illinois Families Together Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Kalish is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 13 active bills in the Senate, 20 in the House
Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 33 active bills, with 20 of those bills still in the House and the remaining 13 in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Backs Efforts to Offer Property Tax Relief for Middle Class
As part of his fight to lift up middle-class families, state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is highlighting his support for a measure to create a new program to offer a property tax relief fund for homeowners in Illinois.
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Q1 2019 Legislation: Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish sponsors or co-sponsors 63 bills
Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) sponsored eight bills in the first quarter of 2019, 28 less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 55 bills, four less than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on May 28
The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee(by Voice Vo
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1780 actions on May 28
The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1780 ("partition of heirs property"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted" and "Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters".