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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jay C. Hoffman (b. November 6, 1961) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 113. Hoffman was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Hoffman is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 2011.

Hoffman earned his B.S. in Finance from Illinois State University in 1983 and his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1986. His professional experience includes working as an Attorney.

Education

  • JD, Saint Louis University School of Law, 1986
  • BS, Finance, Illinois State University, 1983

Professional Experience

  • JD, Saint Louis University School of Law, 1986
  • BS, Finance, Illinois State University, 1983
  • Former Director of Probation and Court Services, Law Enforcement Official, 20th Judicial Circuit Court
  • Former Prosecutor, Saint Clair County

Political Experience

  • JD, Saint Louis University School of Law, 1986
  • BS, Finance, Illinois State University, 1983
  • Former Director of Probation and Court Services, Law Enforcement Official, 20th Judicial Circuit Court
  • Former Prosecutor, Saint Clair County
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 113, 1992-2010, 2012-present
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 113, 2010, 2018, 2020
  • Conference Chair, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2017

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Appropriations for Public Safety, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial Law, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Unemployment Insurance, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Worker's Compensation, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations-Capital

Member, Higher Education

Member, Judiciary-Civil

Member, Judiciary-Criminal

Member, Labor and Commerce

Member, Public Utilities

Chair, Subcommittee on Business and Industry Regulations

Member, Subcommittee on Capital Issues

Member, Subcommittee on Constitutional Law

Member, Subcommittee on Criminal Administration and Enforcement

Member, Subcommittee on Hydraulic Fracturing

Member, Subcommittee on Renewable Initiatives

Member, Subcommittee on Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Registration

Chair, Subcommittee on Tort Liability Law

Chair, Subcommittee on Utility Rate Regulations

Member, Subcommittee on Worker's Compensation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Saint Louis University School of Law, 1986
  • BS, Finance, Illinois State University, 1983
  • Former Director of Probation and Court Services, Law Enforcement Official, 20th Judicial Circuit Court
  • Former Prosecutor, Saint Clair County
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 113, 1992-2010, 2012-present
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 113, 2010, 2018, 2020
  • Conference Chair, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2017
  • Member, Collinsville Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Illinois Bar Association, present
  • Member, Knights of Columbus, present
  • Member, Lions Club, present
  • Former Member, Illinois Audit Commission

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Legislator of the Year Award, Associated Fire Fighters
  • Crystal Wagon Award, Cardinal Glennon
  • Appreciation of Dedication to Children of Illinois, IEA
  • Political Excellence Award, IEA-NEA Region 45
  • Legislator of the Year, Illinois Hospital Association
  • Legislator of the Year, Illinois Public Transportation Association
  • Outstanding Legislator, Illinois State's Attorney's Association
  • Lewis and Clark Statesman Award, RCGA
  • State Advocate of the Year Award, Saint Louis Children's Hospital
  • Outstanding Individual of the Year, Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
  • Award for Outstanding Contributions, Veterans of Illinois

Speeches