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Summary

Representative Linda Chapa LaVia

Full Name: Linda Chapa LaVia
Office: State House (IL) - District 83, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Vernon; 2 Children: Veronica, Jacqueline
Birth Date: 08/16/1966
Birth Place: Aurora, IL
Home City: Aurora, IL
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 1 - Authorizes Medical Marijuana
Legislation (Yea)

April 17, 2013

HB 2404 - Increases the Age of Juveniles to 18
Legislation (Yea)

April 16, 2013

HB 1165 - Establishes Cost of Living Adjustments in Pensions
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 21, 2013

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Quinn Signs Law to Boost Bilingual Education

Aug. 9, 2012 - Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law designed to strengthen bilingual education in Illinois. The law authorizes the Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education ...

Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Strengthen Education in Illinois

June 25, 2012 - Governor Pat Quinn today signed four new laws to strengthen education in Illinois. SB 3244 will help students in Illinois excel in the classroom by ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union (Illinois State Legislature) Positions 43%
2011-2012 Illinois Manufacturers' Association Positions 56%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Public Sector Unions ($17,200.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Linda Chapa LaVia refused to tell citizens where she 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.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
chapa-laviali@ilga.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=95&MemberID=1243

District Website
http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/chapalavial/

General Website - LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/linda-chapa-lavia/8/abb/733

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Linda-Chapa-LaVia/109271975757316

Capitol
243 East Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-558-1002
Fax: 217-782-0927

District
8 East Galena Boulevard, Suite 240
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-264-6855
Fax: 630-264-6752

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