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NWSOFA SWW Partner Event: Illinois Women Moving Forward Women’s Advocacy Day
April 5, 2017
The Illinois Women Moving Forward Women’s Advocacy Day planned for 4/5/17 in Springfield.
1). They have buses planned to leave from Chicago, and encourage carpooling
2). Meet at Hoaglund Theater of the Arts and have a room reserved there that can hold 450.
3). For all who sign up on Event Brite (very important-not just the FB sign up) there will be a box lunch.
4). The schedule includes:
a. 10-1030am check-in and get packet of materials on which bills we are lobbying for or against,
b. Briefing and Rally 1030-1115am,
c. To Capital to meet legislatures 1115am (with box lunch) to 230pm.
d. Return to Hoaglund 230pm for report completion and debrief.
Bridget, lobbyist will MC, Speakers- Hutchinson, Stratton, back up Advocate
Main Goal this week is RECRUIT persons to attend.
Bills currently focusing on:
1). HB 40- Safe and legal Abortion access, remove all restrictions.
2). Learn with Dignity- include feminine hygiene products in HS bathrooms
3). Extended sick leave w
4). Equal Pay
5). Diaper stipend for low income families