How To: File a Witness Slip

March 25, 2019

While you can always contact Rep. Keicher’s district office to express your opinions on legislation, you can also file a witness slip on a piece of legislation to make your support or opposition to a bill known to all members of the General Assembly.  Witness slips are provided to members during committee hearings and are one of the most effective ways to ensure your opinion is expressed to multiple lawmakers when legislation is being reviewed.

Here are instructions as to how to file a witness slip:

  1. Go to www.ilga.gov
  2. Scroll down the page and click on GA Dashboard (in red ink along the left side of the page)
  3. Click on the Register icon and fill in your information (registration is recommended but not required)
  4. Click on House, Committee Hearings, and then on the “Month” tab
  5. Click on the piece of paper icon to the right of the listed hearing
  6. Click on Create witness slip to the write of the bill sponsor’s name
  7. Fill out the form
  8. In the “subject matter” portion click “proponent” or “opponent”
  9. Under “Testimony” you should click “record of appearance.” You can also have your written comments supplied to all board members. This is optional. Interestingly, they do not accept emailed testimony. You may fax your written statement to 217-557-2165 or you may mail it to Illinois State House, Room 426, 401 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL  62706. Make sure that your written testimony is clearly marked at the top of the page: HB XXXX Testimony, Date, Time, and your name.
  10. Fill in verification code
  11. Click the box to accept the terms
  12. Click Submit

A “Frequently Asked Questions” document is available here for help with additional questions about the process.