Johnson champions laws to improve emergency responses

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson led two new laws to provide comprehensive training to professionals in life-threatening emergencies.

“Preparing professionals in settings where life-threatening emergencies rising is crucial to public safety,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “When dealing with trauma, it is best practice to be prepared so that they can handle the situation effectively, calmly and reduce the chances of fatality.”

House Bill 1561  requires school districts to provide training to all employees on methods of how to respond to incidents involving life-threatening bleeding. Further, all schools will be required to have an on-site trauma kit. This training is crucial for both teachers and students, as it will provide a set of medical skills used to provide emergency medical care and medical emergency responses.

House Bill 2820  addresses airway emergencies experienced during childbirth and other leading causes of maternal mortality. Under the measure, birthing centers' continuing education and written policies will be required to include information to promote safer birthing experiences and decrease mortality rates in birthing centers.

“Ensuring that our professionals in every setting are trained and equipped to address the life threatening responses they deal with is essential to reducing the number of trauma incidents that result in fatality,” said Johnson. “I want professionals in our schools and in our birthing centers to feel prepared to deal with the emergencies that come their way.

House Bill 1561 and House Bill 2820 were signed into law on Friday.

Johnson champions new law ensuring environmental safety

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson’s measure bringing Illinois in line with national standards regarding environmental covenants is now law.

“Our environment directly affects our health,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “It is my hope that together, we can improve our environment for a safer community.”

Johnson’s legislation will protect the health of the community and the environment by expanding the state’s ability to establish land use restrictions.  These tools are necessary to protect resident’s health and the environment against inadvertent exposures to residual contamination while encouraging economic redevelopment by upholding an environmental standard.

“I’m proud to support Illinois in environmentally conscious efforts,” said Johnson.

House Bill 2278 was signed into law Friday and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Senator Johnson to join residents for Coffee and Connect in Mundelein

• Coffee & Connect
• Lake County

LAKE COUNTY – State Senator Adriane Johnson is inviting local residents to ask questions about state resources and provide feedback on legislative priorities at her upcoming Coffee and Connect event on June 10.

“Being accessible to residents is of the utmost importance,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Our coffee chats ensure that I know the best way to represent the 30th District as your voice in Springfield. Join me for a cup of coffee and meaningful conversations.”

The event will be held Saturday, June 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Area Coffee, located at 18 E. Park St. in Mundelein.

Each Coffee and Connect serves as an open forum for community members to engage in informal conversations with the senator and each other about issues facing the region and the state.

The event is free and open to area residents. Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Senator Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201 or visit her website at www.SenatorAdrianeJohnson.com.

Johnson fights for homelessness prevention through budget action

• Budget
• Homelessness

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Thursday, which included an investment for crisis response efforts, an expansion of housing support and an increase of job opportunities for homeless individuals.

 State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) released the following statement in response:

“Inflation and the economic hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for hardworking families. Illinois has delivered a responsible budget to provide greater assistance to low- and middle-class families.

“By creating and expanding existing programs that provide housing support and increase job opportunities for the homeless, our state is making an effort to assist those in need of housing and employment assistance. I am proud of our collective efforts to make Illinois a more welcoming, inclusive state.”