Illinois State Senate District 29
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 29
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) 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.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison congratulates Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center on national re-accreditation
As a steadfast advocate of helping underserved children, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is excited to congratulate the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center on achieving re-accreditation from the National Children’s Alliance.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison: 19 businesses in 29th District received help, but more should apply
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is pleased to learn 19 businesses in the district she represents have received financial assistance from the Business Interruption Grant program to help offset financial losses stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and she is encouraging more to apply.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison urges people to get tested for COVID-19, shop small
As the district State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) represents begins to see increased COVID-19 restrictions, she is urging people to get tested for the virus and support small businesses.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Every child in the DCFS system deserves the same care, regardless of ZIP code
Nearly two months after thousands of children under the Department of Children and Family Service’s care were transitioned to a new health care program, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) led a hearing to discuss how the transition went and what changes still need to be made to the program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison: Child abuse, neglect can more easily be reported online
To make it easier for people to report child abuse and neglect, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services enhanced its online reporting system.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison congratulates Blue Ribbon Schools in the 29th District
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is congratulating four schools in the Northern Suburbs for earning National Blue Ribbon Schools honors.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison calls on DCFS to abide by Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
During a Senate Human Services Committee Monday, Chairman Julie Morrison called on the Department of Children and Family Services for greater transparency relating to child deaths and injuries that happen under the agency’s watch.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act went into effect on July 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act went into effect on June 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act went into effect on July 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act went into effect on June 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison announces job creation for underserved youth
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program, which created 100 summer jobs for Lake County teens.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison reacts to criminal bribery investigation
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement on a criminal bribery investigation that appears to implicate the highest leadership in the Illinois House.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) 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.
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Sen. Morrison-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) 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.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Vote by mail program expanded, thanks to Sen. Morrison
Illinoisans across the state will receive an application in their mailbox to vote from the comfort and safety of their home, thanks to a measure spearheaded by State Senator Julie Morrison.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison: FOID renewal extension could lead to gun violence crack down
The Illinois State Police announced Thursday new renewal requirements for Firearm Owner Identification cards, which State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) will allow for closer examination of people who have submitted renewal applications.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Morrison's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29) was present at or voted on 30 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.