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Julie on the Issues

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In the Senate, Julie has focused on legislation to protect children, the rights of people with developmental disabilities, and issues involving ethics and good government – areas that reflect some of the same priorities Julie has dedicated herself to throughout her career.

Women's Rights

Julie supports the right of women to have access to full reproductive health options and procedures without the involvement of government and regardless of their ability to pay.
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tobacco 21

A large coalition of people came to Julie and asked her to spearhead legislation to raise the age for purchasing tobacco to 21.
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mental health parity

Mental health parity laws are supposed to require health insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse treatment for children.
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gun control & public safety

Julie is a staunch and consistent proponent of strong and well-enforced gun safety laws.
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Ethical Government

Despite the passage of various incremental reforms, Illinois has room for improvement in ensuring that state and local government is transparent, fiscally responsible, and ethical.
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Disability Rights

Families of children with developmental disabilities face unique challenges, and to help address them, Julie was a founding member of the Illinois General Assembly’s Special Needs Caucus.
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child welfare

Julie strongly believes that we have a responsibility to safeguard our most vulnerable populations.
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