2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.

League Action in March & April

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention

Explore gun violence through the lens of domestic violence and the social and economic circumstances that often lead to it. Let’s discuss reducing gun violence by addressing known risks.

Guest UserApril 12, 2024Gun Violence Prevention

Take Action: Gun Violence Prevention

Protect domestic violence survivors! Karina’s Bill would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns from the hands of abusers.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 18, 2024Gun Violence Prevention

League Action in November

Last month, the League spoke out on mental health, gun violence prevention, criminal justice, conservation, and more.

Guest UserDecember 1, 2023Fiscal Policy, Mental Health, Clean Water, Criminal Justice, Gun Violence Prevention, Agriculture

Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield

League members traveled from across the state to meet with legislators and advocate for legislation affecting education, gun violence prevention, health care, and mental health policy.

Guest UserNovember 1, 2023Education, Gun Violence Prevention, Healthcare, Mental Health

Listen to experts

Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.

102nd General Assembly works into final hours

In the final days of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly, legislators passed and Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation to ban assault weapons and protect reproductive care in Illinois.

Guest UserJanuary 18, 2023Gun Violence Prevention, Reproductive Rights

Lame Duck session scheduled

Members of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly will meet during Lame Duck session from January 4–10. LWVIL will be paying particular attention to activity on gun violence prevention and reproductive healthcare.

Action AlertGuest UserDecember 22, 2022Education, Gun Violence Prevention, Reproductive Rights

Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons

It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Tuesday, December 20.

Action AlertGuest UserDecember 13, 2022Gun Violence Prevention

Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons

It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Monday, December 12.

Action AlertSophie MucciaccioDecember 7, 2022Gun Violence Prevention

Speak Up! Legislation to Support

Support legislation that the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) is likely to take up during either the Veto or Lame Duck sessions—before newly elected legislators take office in January.