[Communications] The DuBuclet Report-April Edition

Tue Apr 23 10:05:55 CDT 2024

April Updates From the 5th District
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Greetings from spring in Chicago! I hope all of you have had a chance to enjoy the warm weather. As we get closer to summer, the General Assembly has been busier than ever with new legislation. Take a chance to look at the legislative updates below to see what I am currently working on. As always, feel free to contact my office with any suggestions for legislation. We want to know what is important to you and what are your legislative priorities.

I hope all of you enjoy the rest of your Tuesday and think about the ways in which we can make our community stronger this season. 

Best,

Kimberly DuBuclet

State Representative-5th District

News Updates
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Op-ed: Representative du Buclet in The Chicago Tribune
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Check out this Op-ed in the Chicago Tribune where Representative du Buclet discusses how sports betting companies ignore women's pro sports in Chicago.

[ Article Link](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeFuBlzqgiycYjkFrLpq9/AXJiD2xZSbMq "Op-ed")

Legislative Updates
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HB4784 has passed the committee stage and will be voted upon in the House. The bill makes important changes to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article and requires a licensed health care professional to certify employees before they receive a disability benefit.

HB4783 has been referred to the House Rules Committee to vote on an Amendment proposed on the floor. After Committee it will then go back to the House. The bill amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act to adjust the required amount for a competitive bid.

HB5421 has passed the committee stage and will now move to the House. Hopefully the bill will pass the House and then be considered by the Senate. The bill amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act to require a report on water conditions in Lake Michigan to be presented to the Governor and General Assembly twice a year.

HB54719 has passed the State Government Administration committee and will be voted upon in the House. The bill amends the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act to allow employees who had opted out of the Secure Choice Savings Program to opt in during an open enrollment period. 

HB55097 has passed the Adoption & Child Welfare Committee and will be voted upon in the House. Representative Lilly has also joined as a Co-Sponsor to the bill. The bill amends the Children and Family Services Act to ensure all youth have a Haircare Plan which takes into account their own wishes and desired connection to their culture, gender, and identity.

Upcoming Events, Alerts & Other Resources
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2024-2025 Preschool Application Launch
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The Chicago Public Schools free full day preschool program for four year olds and free half day preschool program for three year olds is now open. Please click on the link below to apply. There will be two upcoming webinars about the program on April 24th at 1pm and May 9th at 4pm.

[ Application Link](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG13E8fdu8m2pZYbK8QP/9x2EHJuR5jTv "Chicago Early Learning")

1st Annual Dunbar Careers In The Park
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Join us on Thursday May 23rd from 12pm-3pm in Dunbar Park to learn about some of the Career Technical Education Student Projects from this year!

Black Women's Health Forum
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This Friday April 26th from 4pm-8pm at 1035 W. Randolph St the Chicago Urban League is hosting a Black Women's Health Forum. Dr. Sharon Malone will be giving the keynote address. Please click the link below to register.

[ Registration Link](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG7ugHUb5IvWvOrLIR0f/4ez3qaJAjjnL "Registration Link")

Cream of the Crop Photography Competition:
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If you are a student in Illinois and are interested in photography and agriculture submit up to two photos showing your creative vision of agriculture in the State. The winning photos will feature in the 2024 Illinois State Fair and the photographers will receive a Bright Start College Savings scholarship. Please submit by June 14th to the Treasurer's Office at [www.CreamoftheCropContest.com](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGEm8QJYGT511EA5Gjav/QKyxW1gpk5sD).

Office of State Representative Kimberly DuBuclet

5048 South Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Office Hours: 9AM - 4PM 

Phone: 773-924-4614

Email: rep5information at gmail.com

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