Policy

IABG Releases CSA Outreach Toolkit

IABG created a list of materials to help educate and raise awareness of CSAs in local communities across Illinois. More information and materials will be added to this list on a semi-regular basis over the next year. If you have any questions, contact Chris Giangreco at support@illinoisassetbuilding.org.
www.illinoisassetbuilding.org/policy/toolkit

Asset Building Legislation Succeeds in the State Senate

Several pieces of legislation on the IABG policy roster have passed the State Senate and advanced onto the State House.
SB1993 - Amends the Payday Loan Reform Act to provide consumer protections to all loans over 36% APR.
SB1981 - Provides a tax credit to employers who match their employees’ contributions to pre-paid college savings accounts.
SB1879 - Codifies the […]

IABG State Policy Roster for 2008

IABG has identified a variety of state legislative proposals with the most impact in helping to build the stability and strength of Illinois’ individuals and families. IABG will be updating the policy roster with  information about the progress of these proposals in the Illinois General Assembly.
To view our policy roster, follow the links from the “policy” tab […]

Payday Loan Bill Passes Senate Committee

With support from a number of advocates, lead by the Monsignor John Egan Campaign for Payday Loan Reform, SB1993 passed out of the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on March 5th. Committee members warned the payday loan industry that they intend to close the loophole and end the predatory practices of payday lenders. Negotiations will continue […]

Save the Date - Payday Lending Summit

More reform is needed in the state if consumers are to be protected from predatory lending.   
On Monday, February 25th, 2008, the Monsignor John Egan Campaign for Payday Loan Reform will hold the 2008 Predatory Payday Loan Lending Summit.  The Summit will be held at Metropolitan Family Services, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois from 10am to […]

CSA Task Force Bill Signed

We are on our way to creating a Children’s Savings Account Task Force!  Governor Blagojevich signed the Children’s Savings Account bill into law!