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Friday, March 10, 2023
Capitol Update

The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned shortly after 9:00 am on Friday, leaving lawmakers with 557 bills to consider by the March 24th deadline. Here is an update on a…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Elik Wants Clarity from Attorney General Concerning Enforcement of Unconstitutional Firearm Ban

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) participated in a press conference on Wednesday with the Illinois State Rifle Association and her House Republican colleagues, Representatives Caulkins, Cabello, Tipsword, and Windhorst to…


Monday, February 27, 2023
Rep. Elik Receives ‘Legislator of the Year’ from ABC Illinois

State Representative Amy Elik was named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the Associated Builders & Contractors, Illinois Chapter at their 2023 Annual Member Awards & Apprenticeship Graduation event in Elk…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Fifth Annual Budget Proposal

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address/State of the State before members of the Illinois General Assembly: “Illinois’ budgeting process over the past four…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Rep. Elik, Sen. Harriss introduce legislation to provide $200 million for energy bill rebates for downstate families and businesses

Today, Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) joined their colleagues at the Illinois State Capitol to announce a bill to allocate $200 million…


Friday, January 27, 2023
Rep. Elik to Serve as a Top Budget Negotiator for House Republicans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was selected to serve on the House Republican’s budget team. Elik was appointed on Friday by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to serve…


Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has begun collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again for the third year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Amy Elik Sworn in for Second Term as State Representative

Today State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was officially sworn in for a second term as the State Representative for District 111 in the 103rd General Assembly. Elik was reelected in…


Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Firearm Ban Signed by Governor Pritzker

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after her vote against the firearm ban signed into law by Governor Pritzker tonight: “I voted against the firearm ban signed…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement in Opposition to Firearm Ban Approved After Midnight

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved a firearm ban pushed through by Cook County Democrat lawmakers shortly after 12:30 am Friday…