Senate Hearing on SB1329 Now March 8th

March 6, 2011
Illinois Legislation on Indoor Tanning - Skin of Steel Email Update

SENATE HEARING MOVED TO MARCH 8

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Greetings!

On March 8, the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee will hold their hearing on SB1329. The outcome of this committee on Tuesday is critical and comes down to the votes of ten Senators.

Despite the timely support last week from the American Academy of Pediatrics that children under 18 should be prohibited from using tanning devices, the Illinois House Human Services Committee voted down moving HB1666 out of committee by only two votes. A different outcome in the Senate is important for our teens.

We must let it be known that Illinois cares about keeping our kids safe from indoor tanning. The loudest voices for these ten committee Senators are their own constituents.

Do you, or does someone you know, live in one of the key districts for this bill? Click here for the communities in these districts.

Make your voice heard by phone or email before Tuesday! Click here for phone numbers, a sample letter of support, and emails of all committee members.

Donna's Story (60-Second PSA)

Donna is the mother of a teen who used tanning beds frequently and was diagnosed skin cancer. If you need one more reason to take action, listen to her story captured in this PSA put out by the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

Our teens need you to get involved.

Skin of Steel Supporters

Contact the ILLINOIS SENATE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE by March 8!

ACTION NEEDED NOW: Call or send an email of support to members of the Senate Public Health Committee before March 8.

Senators bolded below with *District communities noted, are a high priority to hear from their constituents in support of SB1329. If you or someone you know live in these districts, please make your voices heard by phone or email. If you are not sure of your district, click here to enter your address and receive a list of your representatives.

Sen. William Delgado, chair
*District: Chicago neighborhoods of Belmot Cragin, Logan Square and Hermosa. Parts of Austin, Dunning, Humbolt Park, Montclare, and Portage Park.

Phone: (217) 782-5652
Email: wdelgado@senatedem.ilga.gov

Sen. Mattie Hunter

(217) 782-5966
Senatorhunter03@sbcglobal.net

Sen. Susan Garrett
*District: All or parts of Bannockburn, Deerfield, Des Plains, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Knollwood, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, and Riverwoods.

Phone: (217) 782-3650

Email: ilsenate29@sbcglobal.net

Sen. Michael Noland

*District: All or parts of Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, South Elgin, and Streamwood.

Phone: (217)782-7746
Email: info@noland.org

Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg

(217) 782-2119
Senator@jschoenberg.org

Sen. Heather A. Steans

(217) 782-8492
hsteans@senatedem.ilga.gov

Sen. Dave Syverson

(217) 782-5413
info@senatordavesyverson.com

Sen. Shane Cultra

(217) 782-6597
shanecultra53@yahoo.com

Sen. Christine J. Johnson

(217) 782-1977

senatorchristine@frontier.com