[IL-Talk] FW: Dignity and Pay Act passed IL Senate

[Debbie Pittman]

This is wonderful.  Now for clarification, this is a federal bill.  Correct?

Debbie P


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> On Nov 21, 2024, at 4:59 PM, Melissa Fuller via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Congratulations!! Yes, this is great news, what an accomplishment!
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> Cheers,
> Melissa Fuller,
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> God Bless America!
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>> On Nov 21, 2024, at 1:50 PM, Denise Avant via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hello All,
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>> I wanted to share the below great news! Just in time for Thanksgiving.
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>> From: Young, Justin <jyoung at nfb.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:07 PM
>> To: Avant, Denise <davant1958 at gmail.com>; State President, Illinois <marilynvgreen at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Pare, John <JPare at nfb.org>
>> Subject: Dignity and Pay Act passed IL Senate
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>> Hi All,
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>> Today the Dignity and Pay Act, HB793 passed the Illinois State Senate 43 to 11. This is wonderful news and congratulations to the affiliate who has advocated very hard on this topic over the past several years.
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>> Justin
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>> Justin T. Young, Ed.D
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>> Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind
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>> 410-659-9314, extension 2210 |  <mailto:jyoung at nfb.org> jyoung at nfb.org
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