by Illinois Green Party | Mar 15, 2020 | Bill Endorsement, News
The synopsis of the bill states “Provides that members of the General Assembly and the offices Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer shall be elected by ranked-choice voting”. Ranked Choice Voting...
by Illinois Green Party | Feb 16, 2020 | Bill Endorsement, News
The synopsis of the bill states “Amends the Election Code. Changes signature requirements for new political parties and independent candidates so the amounts are equal to those required for established political parties, irrespective of party affiliation.”...
by Illinois Green Party | May 21, 2019 | Bill Endorsement, News
During our May Illinois Green Party (ILGP) Coordinating Committee Meeting the members voted to support the following bills. US HR763: Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act Illinois HB2040: Private Detention Facility Moratorium Act HR763, which has just been...
by Illinois Green Party | Jul 17, 2017 | Bill Endorsement, Issues Statements
2017-07-16: The Illinois Green Party Coordinating Committee endorses the Illinois General Assembly Minimum Wage Increase Bill (SB81). This bill calls for raising the Illinois minimum wage to $9 per hour in 2018, effective Jan. 1, 2018, $10 in 2019, $11.25 in 2020, $13...
by Illinois Green Party | May 23, 2017 | Bill Endorsement, Issues Statements
2017-05-21: The Illinois Green Party Coordinating Committee endorsed the Illinois General Assembly Industrial Hemp Bill (SB1294). The Illinois Green Party supports legalization of industrial hemp, a remarkably versatile product with numerous applications, that can...
by Illinois Green Party | May 23, 2017 | Bill Endorsement, Issues Statements, News
2017-05-21: The Illinois Green Party Coordinating Committee endorsed the Illinois General Assembly Trust Act Bills (SB31 & HB3099). These bills would make Illinois a Welcoming State by limiting Illinois law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration...
