SPRINGFIELD - In an effort to recognize and support diverse businesses across Illinois, State Senator Ram Villivalam passed a resolution to call for continuing minority and women owned diversity business enterprise programs.

“It is important that we continue fighting for more economic opportunities within our communities,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Small and diverse businesses are the essential backbone of our neighborhoods, and provide vital opportunities for all.”

SPRINGFIELD- To enhance access to voter registration, State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge on a measure that aims to centralize the process at driver services facilities in Illinois.

“Streamlining the voter registration process will continue to make sure that voting is accessible for all citizens,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “By expanding the automatic voter registration process, many will now be eligible to vote in a simple step.”

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge in correcting information on birth certificates.

“No one should have to be in a situation in which vital documents such as their birth certificate or driver’s license do not reflect who they are,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “However, there have long been barriers for people to properly update these documents – especially if it was issued by a different state.”

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge in expanding the list of documents an employee can request from an employer, and how they can do so.

“Making sure that workers have necessary protections is important to prevent possible retaliation,” said Villivalam. “That’s why expanding the options for what documents they can request, and how they can request them, is vital.”