Written by Senate Democratic Caucus Staff Tuesday, 10 January 2012 11:16
Measure increases standard exemption, Earned Income Tax Credit
CHICAGO, IL- Governor Quinn signed legislation today that will provide direct tax relief for working Illinoisans with an increase in the standard exemption as well as an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Senate Bill 400, sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights), is the second of two major economic development bills passed by the General Assembly in mid-December.
Read more: Tax Relief for Illinois Families Signed by Governor
Written by Hutchinson Staff Monday, 30 May 2011 10:27
State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passed significant safety legislation out of the Senate recently that will allow the Illinois Attorney General to investigate certain sex crimes for victims under the age of 18, including sexual exploitation of a child and child pornography. Senate Bill 1035 also allows the Illinois Attorney General and local State’s Attorneys to issue limited subpoenas to investigate these crimes.
Written by Hutchinson Staff Monday, 23 May 2011 14:10
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passed significant safety legislation out of the Senate today that strengthens the penalties for those accused of financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
"By increasing the fines for financial exploitation, we are sending the message that we are serious about protecting our seniors and those with disabilities," Hutchinson said. "Anyone who has heard a story about or been a victim of this type of scheme knows how financially and emotionally devastating this can be."
Read more: Senator Hutchinson Strengthens Law to Protect Seniors, those with Disabilities
Written by Hutchinson Staff Tuesday, 17 May 2011 14:43
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passed legislation out of the Senate today that strengthens existing cyberstalking laws to include stalking conducted through a cell phone or traditional landline phone.
"This legislation acknowledges the unfortunate fact that some stalkers are utilizing cell phones and regular phones to harass and disturb others," Hutchinson said. "By keeping pace with the ever changing use of technology, we are ensuring the safety of our citizens and our communities."
Written by Hutchinson Staff Friday, 06 May 2011 15:24
Students Participating in Tech Day 2011
State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) recently met with students from Manteno Elementary School visiting the Illinois Capitol as part of Tech Day 2011. Tech Day allows students and their instructors from across the State to showcase how technology is expanding classroom learning, preparing students for 21st century jobs that require extensive use of technology.
"It was great to see all of the students from across the State participating in Tech Day," Hutchinson said. "Technology has and is continuing to change the way we educate our children. As legislators, it is important to see how technology is playing in the everyday instruction and retention of vital information. I applaud all of the students, especially Morgan and Caleb from Manteo Elementary School, for all of their hard work and dedication."
Tech 2011 is presented by the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) and is a not-for-profit initiative that has allowed students to showcase their use of technology to legislators since 1990. Students Caleb Boudreau and Morgan Meaney from Manteno Elementary School presented the utilization of the ‘Green Screen’, which allows students to utilize technology to bring lessons to life, presenting a visual impression of being involved in the actual subject.
Written by Hutchinson Staff Friday, 15 April 2011 13:40
Read more: Hutchinson Passes Bill to Clarify Collection of Sales Tax
Springfield, IL— State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passed legislation out of the Senate today that will clarify which municipality receives the local portion of sales tax on a purchase order. Illinois uses origination sourcing when determining which unit of local government receives the sales tax on a purchase order that is placed in another municipality. Origination sourcing means sales tax is paid on an order based on where that order is received instead of where an order is delivered.
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40th District
Years served: Appointed January 2009
Committee assignments: Agriculture and Conservation; Labor; Local Government; State Government & Veterans Affairs (Vice-Chairperson); Transportation; Committee of the Whole; Trans Subcommittee Special Issues; Subcommittee on Special Issues.
Biography: Full-time state legislator; Born May 20, 1973; Graduated University of Illinois at Urbana with a Bachelor in English; Olympia Fields Village Clerk from 2002-2006; Harvard Kennedy School of Government Executive Management Program; Women and Power, 2004; Former Chief of Staff to State Senator Debbie Halvorson; Lives in Olympia Fields with husband, Paul, and 3 children.