Legislative Victories

Issue/Community Driven Legislative Victories

A few legislative victories, partnered with community organizations and issue based coalitions :

  • Faith Behind Bars
  • Muhammad Ali Day
  • Wadee Resolution
  • Smart Act Statewide Drug School Accessibility bill  – Senator Jackie Collins
    Inner-City Muslim Action Network
  • Fresh Food Fund Bill  – Senator Jackie Collins
    Fresh Food Fund Taskforce
  • Women and Girls Council Bill  – Rep. Anne Moehler, Senator Jackie Collins
    Coalition for Women and Girls Council chaired by Kina Collins
    abc7chicago.com
  • Health care in Prisons Resolution- Senator Jackie Collins
    ilga.gov
  • Bias Based Bullying Mandate Mediation-  Rep. Gonzales Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition
    ilga.gov
  • Inclusive Athletic Attire Act for student-athletes- Rep. Guzzardi, Senator Laura Murphy Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition 
    ilga.gov
  • Contributions of Muslims and other faith groups in US History/Commemorative Holiday – Muhammad Ali Senator Ellman Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition 
    ilga.gov
  • Media Literacy – Rep. Hernandez Media Literacy Now 
    ilga.gov