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Jim Durkin was present for 99% of House votes in May
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) voted on 99 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in May.
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Rep. Durkin-sponsored law amending the Regulatory Sunset Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Regulatory Sunset Act went into effect on Aug. 9, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Durkin-sponsored law amending the Criminal Code of 2012 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Criminal Code of 2012 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Jim Durkin sponsors or co-sponsors 30 bills
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) sponsored 16 bills in the second quarter of 2019, eight more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 14 bills, 33 less than the average, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Rep. Durkin-sponsored law amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act went into effect on Aug. 19, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
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".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3885 actions on Sept. 6
The following actions were taken on Sept. 6 in the House on House bill HB3885 ("epa-ethylene oxide"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi" and "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Durkin".
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How well are you represented? Rep. Durkin's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) was present at or voted on 25 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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How well are you represented? Rep. Durkin's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) was present at or voted on 17 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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La Ha Zwiercan: ‘The Invest in Kids program is about opportunity’
Former Village of Homer Glen Trustee and current Illinois State Representative candidate for District 82, Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, is a strong advocate for the Invest in Kids program. La Ha Zwiercan believes that the program provides educational opportunities and choices to students while ensuring their safety from potentially failing or dangerous school situations.
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State Rep. La Ha: ‘People are leaving Illinois in droves to escape high taxes and out-of-touch public policies’
State Rep. Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) has voiced her concerns over the growing number of residents leaving Illinois, attributing this exodus to high taxes and what she perceives as "out-of-touch public policies." In an effort to reverse this trend, La Ha affirmed the commitment of House Republicans to transform Illinois into a more affordable and secure place for its residents.
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La Ha: ‘The new director has a long road ahead to fix the ongoing issues within DCFS’
State Rep. Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) recently noted that Heidi Mueller, former Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, will take charge of the embattled Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) starting Feb. 1. La Ha acknowledged the long road ahead for Mueller in addressing the ongoing issues within DCFS but expressed hope for a collaborative relationship to ensure the safety of the state’s most vulnerable children.
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La Ha: ‘Join in the fight to end human trafficking’
State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) is actively campaigning to raise awareness about human trafficking, underlining the necessity of collective efforts to eradicate this grave crime. Dressed in a conspicuous blue outfit, La Ha participated in the campaign against human trafficking and promoted a Blue Campaign advertisement on her social media platforms.
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La Ha: ‘Driving into Springfield as a State Representative for the people of District 82 is a tremendous honor that I do not take lightly’
State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) recently made her inaugural appearance on the House floor as the 103rd General Assembly reconvened. La Ha expressed a clear focus on her legislative objectives for the session.
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Illinois State House District 82 candidate Nicole La Ha Zweircan: 'I absolutely love having opportunities to speak to our District 82 Mayors, Village Presidents, and Village Trustees about how we can...
Nicole La Ha Zweircan, a candidate for Illinois State House District 82, expressed her enthusiasm for "having opportunities to speak to our District 82 Mayors, Village Presidents, and Village trustees about how we can better serve our community together." She is set to face Democrat Suzanne Akhras in the general election and anticipates assisting President Annie Wittenberg in achieving her objectives for the Village of Indian Head Park.