Glenview, IL….Credited for her longstanding support of ethics reform legislation, State Representative Elizabeth Coulson (R-Glenview) was recently appointed to the newly-created Joint Committee on Government Reform which will aim to increase integrity within state government. Additionally, she was appointed to Illinois’ Legislative Ethics Commission, an eight-member, bipartisan commission whose duties include enforcing the state’s Ethics Act reviewing ethics complaints, and appointing the special Legislative Inspector General.

The Joint Committee on Government Reform is a result of Senate Joint Resolution 1 and was introduced to address an integrity crisis caused largely by the impeachment of former Governor Rod Blagojevich and the corruption scandals surrounding his administration. Continue reading »

Glenview…An ardent advocate for children with disabilities, State Representative Elizabeth Coulson (R-Glenview) championed legislation that will require health care coverage for children who need habilitative services due to a trauma or injury at a young age or a congenital or genetic birth defect.  Senate Bill 101 was unanimously approved by the Senate.

Specifically, the legislation mandates insurance companies to provide coverage for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy for children under the age of 19 with congenital or genetic defects that developed at birth or at a young age.”This legislation will ensure that children with autism, cerebral palsy, injury from trauma or other similar conditions will receive the treatment and care they need. Habilitative services can greatly enhance a person’s ability to function independently and can be just as crucial as treating a person’s medical needs,” Rep. Coulson said. Continue reading »

Springfield, IL…Following weeks of testimony regarding various corruption practices by the Governor, State Representative Elizabeth Coulson (R-Glenview) and the Illinois House voted unanimously to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich today. This historic vote initiates an impeachment trial in the Senate where a two-thirds majority is required to remove the Governor from office.

“As a lawmaker who is committed to serving the true interests of the people of this state, I sincerely believe the most responsible decision for the legislature is to remove the Governor from office. His criminal investigation and all of the alleged wrongdoing hinders his ability to govern and our ability to focus on the state’s most important issues,” Rep. Coulson said.A longtime proponent of ethics reform, Rep. Coulson believes state officials must be held accountable and operate within the highest ethical framework. The evidence presented to the House Special Investigative Committee demonstrates a blatant abuse of power by the Governor. Continue reading »