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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Rep. Hammond speaks out against changes to Health Care Right of Conscience Act

State Representative Norine Hammond speaks out against legislation that would remove the right of objection to vaccine mandates because of a religious or conscience point of view.  Senate Bill 1169,…


Thursday, October 21, 2021
Rep. Hammond calls for end to emergency COVID orders

Governor Pritzker has issued 91 Executive Orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Norine Hammond said that as elected members of the Illinois General Assembly, legislators are responsible for representing the…


Monday, September 20, 2021
Norine Hammond recognized as “Voice of Senior Care” by IHCA

The Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) presented Representative Norine Hammond with the “Voice of Senior Care Award” on Tuesday. The ceremony was held in conjunction with IHCA’s 71st Annual Convention…


Wednesday, September 1, 2021
New Hammond law will provide more timely treatment for long-term care residents

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Norine Hammond will provide more timely treatment for those in need at long-term care facilities. Senate Bill 2265 addresses problems identified during the implementation of…


Monday, August 23, 2021
Relief for Illinois small businesses

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Norine Hammond will provide permit fee relief to Illinois small businesses struggling with financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 2454…


Monday, August 9, 2021
Hammond legislation to assist with radon detection in homes signed into law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to assist homeowners with radon detection in their homes has been signed into law. “Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, making…


Monday, July 26, 2021
Hammond legislation to assist long-term care applicants signed into law

Springfield, IL – Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) to assist applicants to long-term care facilities was signed into law Friday by Governor Pritzker. “My legislation addresses concerns…


Sunday, May 30, 2021
Rep. Hammond stands up for law-abiding gun owners

State Rep. Norine Hammond speaks out against HB 1091, which would ban private transfers of firearms, require fingerprints for FOID applications and renewals, double the application fee of a FOID…


Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rep. Hammond Named Friend of Education

State Representative Norine Hammond has been honored by the Illinois Education Association as a recipient of their “Friend of Education” award. The annual award is given to legislators who demonstrate…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Hammond Opposes Democrats’ Second Attempt at Graduated Income Tax Hike

In response to comments made by House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch concerning another possible attempt to pass a graduated income tax on hardworking Illinoisans, House Republicans have filed House Resolution…