17 May How to File a Witness Slip in Illinois
If you live or work in Illinois, you likely want to stay informed on state legislative proceedings that affect you. One of the most powerful ways to exercise democratic engagement is by filing a “witness slip” and offering testimony when proposed bills come up for discussion before Illinois legislators.
A witness slip allows citizens to voice their opinion on specific legislative matters and can help ensure policymakers understand their constituents’ wishes. In this post, we’ll explain exactly how to file one a witness slip in Illinois—so your voice is heard!
Filing a witness slip in Illinois can be simple with these 5 easy steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Select Committee Hearings from the dropdown, then choose either Week or Month from the tabs.
Step 3
Find your desired committee, which are listed chronologically according to the hearing date. You can click on the document icon in the right column to get the hearing details and review the list of bills posted to the committee.
Step 4
Click the “Witness Slips” icon on the right beside the bill you want to submit your slip for.
Step 5
- Fill in your identification information under Section I.
- In Section II, fill in your organization (if applicable) or write “self” if you represent yourself. Alternatively, you can fill in N/A.
- Under Section III, select “Opponent” or “Proponent.”
- In Section IV, choose “Record of Appearance Only,” but if you want to submit other forms of testimony, select those too.
- Agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement, and press the “Create Slip” button.
Conclusion
That’s it!
With these 5 straightforward steps, you can file a witness slip with ease and get your voice heard in Illinois!
Congratulations, you’ve just taken a powerful step towards advocating for your beliefs in the Illinois state legislature.
FAQ's
A witness slip is a method of expressing support or opposition to proposed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly. It is a digital form that citizens can fill out online to voice their opinion on a particular bill.
The purpose of a witness slip is to provide legislators with an understanding of the level of public support or opposition for a particular bill. This information can then be used by legislators to make informed decisions about how to vote on that bill.
Any Illinois resident or organization can submit a witness slip on a particular piece of legislation.
No, witness slips must include your name.
It is recommended that you submit a witness slip as soon as the committee is posted, but you can do so up until the committee begins.
After you submit a witness slip, your position on the bill will be recorded and made available to the relevant legislators.
Yes, you can make changes or withdraw your witness slip up until the time the committee or subcommittee votes on the bill if you are registered with the ILGA.
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