| Full Name: | Derrick Smith |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (IL) - District 10, Democratic |
| First Appointed: | 03/24/2011 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Valerie; 3 Children |
Summary
Representative Derrick Smith
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 1247 - Prohibits Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving
Legislation (Yea)
March 1, 2013 - Prohibits an individual from using an electronic handheld device in any capacity while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway, whereas current law prohibits ...
SB 1064 - Prohibits Private Security Services in Detention Centers
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
May 31, 2012 - Prohibits state and local governments from contracting with private companies to operate or manage correctional or detention facilities, beginning with contracts entered into on ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Jobs & Economic Development
Jan. 1, 2012 - I am focusing on saving and creating jobs for our community and promoting economic development. I know that small businesses create the majority of jobs ...
Issue Position: Education
Jan. 1, 2012 - I am focusing on Education. I understand the importance of a quality education for our children and for our adults. I want to be a ...
Issue Position: Seniors
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - I am focused on protecting and supporting our Seniors. Our Seniors are the ones that paved the way for us. I will be a strong ...
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Party Committees ($86,294.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Derrick Smith refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
District Email
repderricksmith@yahoo.com
Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=97&MemberID=1802
Capitol
262 West Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-8077
Fax: 217-557-7643
Capitol
301 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 773-265-5745
Fax: 773-265-7623
