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Rep. Ortiz-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act went into effect on April 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Ortiz-sponsored law amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Ortiz-sponsored law creating the Immigration Task Force Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Immigration Task Force Act went into effect on Aug. 23, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Ortiz Fights for Essential Services, Relief from Effects of COVID-19
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement at the conclusion of this spring’s special session: “The men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our families and those that have kept our communities running are the true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus: We Will Not Let Trump Extort Our Communities
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent threats that he will withhold COVID-19 related economic relief from states that do not comply with his extreme anti-immigrant agenda.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus Responds to Trump’s Announcement to Suspend Immigration
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he will suspend immigration into the U.S.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus: We Will Get Through This Together
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order, urging local families to contact their constituent service offices via phone or email in order to continue connecting them to resources, as well as to follow the recommendations of medical experts.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus Responds to Illegitimate Lawsuit Attempting to Erode Civil Rights of Immigrants
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the illegitimate lawsuit by four county sheriffs who are defending the extrajudicial detention of immigrants that allows some of these interests to benefit from lucrative contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “We are deeply disappointed that some of those tasked with enforcing our laws think that they can pick and choose who has constitutional rights.
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How well are you represented? Rep. Ortiz's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) was present at or voted on 20 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus Condemns Racist GOP Rhetoric (District 1)
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the Republican attempts to misrepresent legislation preventing the extrajudicial detention of immigrants.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus Responds to Budget Address
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address.
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How well are you represented? Rep. Ortiz's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) was present at or voted on 26 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Ortiz Introduces Measure Pushing for ‘Medicaid for All’
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is laying the groundwork for a state health care for all program by introducing legislation to study the feasibility of creating a Medicaid buy-in program.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Latino Caucus Looks to Continue Lifting Up Illinois Families, Crack Down on Corruption
.State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement on behalf of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus in response to Gov. J.B.
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Rep. Ortiz-sponsored law amending the Messages Tax Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Messages Tax Act went into effect on Jan. 14, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Ortiz, Villanueva, Tabares Host Mobile DMV Event in Garfield Ridge
State Reps. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, are partnering with 23rd Ward Alderman Silvana Tabares to ensure local seniors and families have easy, efficient access to Secretary of State services via their Mobile DMV event on Thursday, Dec. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Garfield Ridge Library, located at 6348 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct. 15, 2019) - District
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight the rich diversity of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Ortiz Highlights Access to Free Breast Cancer Screenings for Illinois Women
Committed to ensuring all women have access to comprehensive health care services, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Program, which provides uninsured women free screenings and treatment.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1: Ortiz Invited Local Residents to Upcoming Property Tax Appeal Workshops
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is working with state Rep. Celina Villanueva, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, and Ald. Mike Rodriguez to help local residents reduce their property tax bills by hosting two property tax appeal workshops this month.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz sponsors or co-sponsors 56 bills
Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) sponsored one bill in the second quarter of 2019, seven less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 55 bills, eight more than the average, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.