First Bill Supports Veterans
I passed my first bill out the Illinois House during our 3rd reading deadline week in Springfield!
House Bill 1352 empowers small Illinois communities to band together to form new Veterans Assistance Commissions -specifically, multiple counties who are within a judicial circuit.
These commissions provide essential services and support to veterans in local communities throughout Illinois. None of our heroes should be left out, but many are. Under current guidelines most of Illinois’ large counties have Veterans Assistance Commissions in place, but many smaller counties lack the resources or funding to form one on their own. This bill will change that.
Illinois counties currently without Veterans Assistance Commissions are: Bond, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Fayette, Ford, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Marshall, Massac, Menard, Monroe, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Scott, Schuyler, Shelby, Stark, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, Williamson.
A Win for Parents’ Educational Rights
Deadline week also saw a win for homeschool families and parental rights advocates who have been working against legislation that would impose strict, new mandates on homeschool education. The bill’s sponsor did not call it for a vote in the House.
Rep. Costa-Howard’s Homeschool Act (HB 2827) would impose a variety of mandates on homeschooling families, some of which are highly intrusive. Homeschool families from across Illinois have mobilized and fought back, rallying at the Capitol and filing tens of thousands of witness slips in opposition.
The fact that the bill was not called for a vote last week is a victory for homeschool families, but it could resurface before the spring legislative session is over. If you oppose this bill, you need to continue to make your voice heard!
Where do Your State Income Tax Dollars Go?
Another annual Tax Day is officially in the books. Whether you’re paying more or getting a refund it’s good to know how your Illinois income tax dollars are spent. Here’s a breakdown:
Tax Day: Here’s how your $4K in state income taxes is spent
J’ettes in the House!
It was an honor to welcome the Jacksonville J’ettes to the Capitol to recognize their outstanding achievements. This year the team won its highest score ever for its lyrical dance routine, earning first place in the AA division for the IDTA championship. Congratulations ladies!
I Need Your Input
The busiest part of our spring session is still ahead. We have many important issues to deal with, and your input is crucial. Please be on the lookout for a survey from me in your mailbox. If you prefer, you can give me your feedback by clicking this link and filling out the survey on my website. Please take a few moments to let me know what you’re thinking.
Moore 2025 Survey – Illinois House Republicans
Have a Blessed Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
