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Representative Greg Harris (D) - Previous General Assembly (97th)
13th District

Photograph of Representative Greg Harris (D)

Springfield Office:

253-S Stratton Office Building

Springfield, IL 62706

(217) 782-3835

(217) 557-6470 FAX

District Office:

1967 W. Montrose

Chicago, IL 60613

(773) 348-3434

(773) 348-3475 FAX

Years served: December 2006 - Present

Committee assignments: Aging; Insurance (Vice-Chairperson); Human Services (Chairperson); Health Care Availability Access; Appropriations-Public Safety (Vice-Chairperson); Tourism & Conventions; Assistance and Benefits Subcommitte (Sub-Chairperson); Facilities and Institutions Subcomm (Sub-Chairperson); Select Committee on Discipline.

Biography: Full-time lawmaker; born on June 5, 1955; previously served for 14 years as Chief of Staff for 48th Ward Chicago Alderman Mary Ann Smith and in a number of senior management positions with the National Home Furnishings Association; an openly gay member of the Legislature and openly a person with AIDS; legislative priorities include public safety, education, affordable housing, accessible health and mental health care, LGBT and HIV issues and economic development.

Associated Senator(s):

Heather A. Steans

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