Illinois State House District 48
Recent News About Illinois State House District 48
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Measure Requiring Training on Human Trafficking Signed into Law
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.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 now in effect
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.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
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.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the School Safety Drill Act goes into effect on Aug. 23
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.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the Department of Human Services Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
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.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Honored for 100% Pro-Environment Voting Record
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.
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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: HB3878 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
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."
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the Counties Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
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.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard-Backed Measure to Increase Allergen Information Signed into Law
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.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
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".
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Pritzker Signs Costa Howard Measure to Protect Privacy of Sexual Assault Survivors
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.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1411 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1411 ("track-sexual assault evidence"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Terra Costa Howard sponsors or co-sponsors 110 bills
Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) sponsored 10 bills in the second quarter of 2019, two more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 100 bills, 53 more than the average, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Appointed to New Property Tax Relief Task Force
In recognition of her continued efforts to find property tax relief for DuPage County homeowners, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, was recently appointed to the Property Tax Relief Task Force.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on July 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Howard-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
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 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.