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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Senator Harriss & Representative Elik jointly pass bipartisan package of bills

Springfield, IL – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) are proud to announce the passage of several pieces of legislation with bipartisan support for…


Thursday, May 16, 2024
Rep. Elik, Sen. Bryant Urge Senate To Act on House Bill 4241

Springfield, IL – At a press conference today in Springfield, Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) and Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) urged the Senate to act on House Bill 4241, which unanimously passed…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Rep. Elik: Democrat Election Bill Limits Ballot Access and Insults Voters

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement in response to House Democrats filing and passing last-minute legislation this week. Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2412 changes the established…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Bill Protecting Student Victims From Abuse Passes House

Springfield, IL…House Bill 4241, sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton), passed the House unanimously today. This bill amends the Sex Offenses Article of the Criminal Code and ensures that…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Bill Allowing Green Lights To Be Utilized By Certain Emergency Service Vehicles Passes House

Springfield, IL…House Bill 4255, introduced by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton), unanimously passed the House Thursday. The legislation will make Illinois roadways safer for motorists as they approach stopped or…


Thursday, April 4, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Glen Carbon

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Glen Carbon on Wednesday, April 17 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Hartford

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Hartford on Wednesday, March 20 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State of…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Elik Honors Two Local Guests at Emerging Women Leaders Conference

State Representative Amy Elik proudly welcomed two guests to the third annual Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) conference: Megan Tyler and Melissa Bell-Yates. The event took place Tuesday in Springfield to…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Elik Statement on Trump’s Ballot Access in Illinois

I have had some calls and emails about Trump getting kicked off the ballot in Illinois. Here are my thoughts: Illinois voters should be able to vote for the candidate…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual budget address to the General Assembly today. House Republican Caucus Deputy Budgeteer, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the…