General Updates from Senator Mike Simmons
Dear Neighbor,
I hope you had a safe and relatively quiet holiday season. The 2023 year is off to a very busy start. I am personally proud of the historic, nine-day Lame Duck Legislative Session we wrapped up last week that included passage of major legislation including one of the strongest assault weapons bans in the country, sweeping protections for reproductive rights and gender-affirming care, paid leave for workers, name change and birth certificate legislation, and new year-over-year funding for affordable housing.
I also took the oath of office and was sworn in to a second term representing our diverse communities in the Illinois Senate...
Sincerely,
Mike Simmons
State Senator | 7th District
Legislative Updates
Assault Weapon Ban Signed into Law
We have taken a monumental step forward in passing HB 5471...
Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Care Protections
Illinois continues to strengthen protections for reproductive health and gender-affirming care...
Name Change & Birth Certificate Updates
House Bill 2542 and House Bill 9 improve access to legal identity changes for transgender and nonbinary residents...
Paid Leave for Workers Act
This legislation ensures employees receive paid time off for personal needs...
Community Updates
Cook County property tax due date has been extended to April 3.
Community Resources
Representative Kelly Cassidy’s office is moving to 1507 W. Morse Avenue.
Upcoming Events
- Argyle Lunar New Year Parade – Jan 28
- Andersonville Fika Fest – Feb 3–5
- Edgewater Winter Markets – Through Feb 23
- Howard Street Makers Studio – Through February
For questions, contact:
📞 773-769-1717
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