Illinois State House District 8
Recent News About Illinois State House District 8
-
Rep. Ford-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. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) 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.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act goes into effect on July 1
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on July 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act goes into effect on July 1
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on July 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
Rep. Ford-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
-
ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 8: Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism
With residents across the state coming together to stand against racism and police brutality, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lower the state’s flags and to call for an 8 minute and 46 second moment of silence against hate and racism.
-
ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 8: Ford Looks to Repeal Citizen’s Arrest in Illinois
In the wake of the tragic shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery by individuals later charged with murder in Georgia, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, has introduced legislation to repeal a law that permits any person to arrest another person when they have reasonable grounds to believe they are breaking the law.
-
ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 8: Ford Highlights Need to Expand Broadband Access for Education
As the COVID19 public health crisis keeps students out of the classroom, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is focusing on the importance of ensuring all families have access to affordable, high-speed internet so that students may continue their education from home.
-
ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 8: Ford Calls on Governor to Postpone Monday Deadline for Cannabis-Related License Applications
Concerned about the safety of residents seeking to file a cannabis grow license, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to postpone a Monday application deadline in the wake of the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
-
How well are you represented? Rep. Ford's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) was present at or voted on 17 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
-
How well are you represented? Rep. Ford's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) 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.
-
Illinois General Assembly: HB3894 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
The following action was taken on Sept. 19 in the House on House bill HB3894 ("crim&traffic assessment"): "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford."
-
Illinois General Assembly: HB3892 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
The following action was taken on Sept. 19 in the House on House bill HB3892 ("crim&traffic assessment"): "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford."
-
Illinois General Assembly: HB3893 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
The following action was taken on Sept. 19 in the House on House bill HB3893 ("crim&traffic assessment"): "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford."