Lemont IL…State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) knows that being a mom doesn’t stop when you’re a legislator, but it does shape how you lead.
As the only Republican woman in the Illinois House with grade school-aged children at home, Rep. Nicole La Ha brings a unique, firsthand understanding of the challenges facing families today. While working to pass laws in Springfield, she’s also balancing school drop-offs, homework help, and the everyday demands of parenting.
“When I talk about policies affecting young families, I’m living it,” said Rep. La Ha. “Be it access to quality child care, education, or making sure working parents have the support they need, I understand these struggles because I’m facing them myself.”
Her experiences as a mother shape her leadership, making her a strong advocate for policies that help families thrive. Rep. La Ha has supported legislation aimed at strengthening resources for young families, including:
- HB1168 (Co-Sponsor) – Makes child care more accessible for working parents.
- HB2537 (Sponsor) – Improves special education transition services to help families and students navigate the shift into adulthood with the right support.
- HB3180 (Sponsor) & HB1366 (Co-Sponsor) – Ensures parental notification in special education, empowering families with transparency and involvement in their children’s education.
- HB3377 (Sponsor) – Allocates funding to help homeless youth, a critical issue for families facing housing insecurity.
Rep. La Ha is also proud to co-sponsor the Relief for Working Families legislative package, a set of proposals designed to ease financial strain on hardworking families across Illinois. This package takes meaningful steps to support economic opportunity, helping small business owners get started, ensuring tipped workers keep their earnings, and expanding technical training programs that lead to high-paying careers. By backing these initiatives, Rep. La Ha is working to make Illinois a place where every family can thrive.
Rep. Nicole La Ha knows what it’s like to serve in the legislature while raising a young family, and why that perspective matters now more than ever. If you’re a parent trying to juggle it all, know this: Nicole’s got your back.
Rep. Nicole La Ha proudly serves the people of the 82nd District.
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