Act Now for Voting Rights, Gun Control & More
Witness slips are a quick way to make your voice heard in state government—they are read during committee hearings and help inform legislators as to where people stand.
Submit the witness slips below to support legislation that addresses voting rights, gun control, climate change education, and civic engagement.
Restore voting rights
In Illinois, there are over 30,000 people incarcerated in state prisons, unable to vote but still impacted by the decisions of elected officials. HB39 would end felony disenfranchisement in Illinois and allow people in prison the opportunity to vote!
Please submit a witness slip as a PROPONENT in support of the bill by 2 pm on Wednesday, March 20.
Prevent government corruption
HB4591 would require more transparency for the financial dealings of lobbyists and strengthen enforcement of ethical lobbying practices.
Please submit a witness slip as a PROPONENT in support of the bill by 2 pm on Wednesday, March 20.
Promote civic engagement
HB4474 amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code to require consideration of voter registration as a goal in the individualized education program (IEP) for students 17 or older.
Please submit a witness slip as a PROPONENT in support of the bill by 8:30 am on Thursday, March 21.
Support climate change education
HB4895 requires that every Illinois public high school include a unit of instruction addressing climate change in either a required science class or a required social studies class.
Please submit a witness slip as a PROPONENT in support of the bill by 8:30 am on Thursday, March 21.
Protect domestic violence survivors
HB4469, also known as Karina’s Bill, would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns from the hands of abusers.
Please submit a witness slip as a PROPONENT in support of the bill by 4 pm on Thursday, March 21.
Witness slips are a quick and easy way to help show support for a bill!
Here are some tips to filling out your witness slip:
In Section I, fill out your information. In the 'Firm/Business or Agency' and 'Title' boxes, enter "Self"
In Section II Representation, enter "Self" into the box
In Section IV Testimony, mark "Record of Appearance Only"