To help local homeowners understand the property tax system and the assessment appeal process, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is hosting a property tax assessment seminar.
Hotel and motel employees in Illinois will be trained to identify the warning signs of human trafficking – and will learn the best practices for reporting suspicious activities – under a bill introduced by state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, and recently signed into law.
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Attorney General Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Safety Drill Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Department of Human Services Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) recently released its Environmental Scorecard honoring state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, for her perfect voting record on legislation affecting the environment during the 2019 legislative session.
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".
The following action was taken on Aug. 30 in the House on House bill HB3878 ("railroad liquor act-repeal"): "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard."
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Counties Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
Thousands of Illinoisans who are dangerously allergic to sesame will be protected under a new law, sponsored by state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, which requires packaged foods containing sesame products to clearly label the allergen.
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
Survivors of sexual assault and stalking will now have additional privacy protections in court under a new law spearheaded by State Rep. Terra Costa Howard and signed into law by Governor J.B.
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1411 ("track-sexual assault evidence"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".