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.
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.
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 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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois State House District 82 candidate Nicole La Ha expressed her disappointment with the passage of the FY25 State Budget but highlighted positive legislative outcomes from the Spring Legislative Session. "While the FY25 State Budget passing the way it did was extremely disappointing, good legislation did pass this Spring Legislative Session and I’m excited to share some of that with you," she said.
State Representative Nicole La Ha Zwiercan has called for property tax relief, stating that "high property tax rates are crushing Illinois families and making our state an unaffordable and unattractive place to live." She made this statement in an August 1 Facebook post.
State Representative Nicole La Ha Zwiercan shared information about grants for fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services, stating, "Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment." She made the announcement in an August 12 Facebook post.