Illinois State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Highwood)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Highwood)
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Morrison bill would replace Illinois state law references to ‘mother’ with 'person'
State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is trying standardize pronouns in state law by removing “mother” from the lexicon.
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Illinois bill would make assault on election judge a felony
State Sen. Julie Morrison has filed a bill that would make it a felony for a person to assault an election judge in Illinois.
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Morrison: Personal finances should not block people with serious allergies to ‘go without’ and EpiPens
The Illinois State Senate passed a new bill requiring health insurers to cover epinephrine injectors (EpiPens) that are medically necessary for all ages.
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Morrison worries ‘we have gone backward’ in dealing with ‘the culture of smoking’
The Preventing Youth Vaping Act passed through the Illinois State Senate April 22 with the support of Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Highwood).
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Morrison pushes for children's 'routine dental care' in Illinois
Illinois state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) sponsored legislation Senate Bill 346 (SB346) to help prevent poor dental health among children and teens by allowing preventative dental services in schools.
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Morrison complicit in denying voters chance at fair maps in November, Republican challenger says
Illinois state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) is complicit with the Democratic machine led by the House's powerful Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), recently denying Illinois voters a chance at fair maps in November, her Republican opponent said in a recent social media post.
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Morrison bill would raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21
The legal age for purchasing a pack of cigarettes statewide could soon change if Senate Bill 2332 becomes law.
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Morrison adds details to proposal for special housing for sexually trafficked children
Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) wanted more details Tuesday about proposed legislation that would provide housing for sexually trafficked children.
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Morrison opposes one of two budget bills; Althoff, McConchie vote against both
In a rushed vote, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
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Morrison bill would require governor, legislators to negotiate budget impasses
State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Dist. 29) recently introduced Senate Bill 2190, which would require the governor and the four top leaders in the Legislature to meet publicly on a weekly basis any time the state enters a new fiscal year without a budget.