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Marcus Evans
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 33rd district |
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| Assumed office April 13, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Marlow Colvin |
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| Born | February 13, 1985 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Chicago State University (BA) |
| Profession | Politician Real estate appraiser |
Marcus C. Evans Jr. is an American politician. He is an Illinois state representative for the 33rd district. A "district" is a specific area that a politician represents. The 33rd district is in the Chicago metropolitan area. It includes parts of Chicago neighborhoods like South Shore and South Chicago. It also covers parts of nearby towns like Calumet City. In 2023, Marcus Evans was chosen as the vice president of the National Conference of State Legislatures. This is a group that helps state lawmakers work together.
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About Marcus Evans
Early Life and Education
Marcus Evans was born on February 13, 1985. He went to Chicago State University. There, he earned a degree called a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics. Before becoming a state representative, he worked for Alderman Michelle Harris. An alderman is a local elected official in a city. Marcus Evans is also a cancer survivor.
Becoming a State Representative
Marcus Evans became an Illinois state representative on April 13, 2012. He was chosen to fill a spot that became open when the previous representative, Marlow H. Colvin, left office.
What a State Representative Does
As a state representative, Marcus Evans helps make laws for Illinois. He works on many different topics.
- Helping Communities: In 2012, he joined a group that helps find other ways to deal with non-violent crimes. This group tries to keep people out of jail by offering community programs instead.
- Housing: In 2015, he was appointed to a group that works on housing plans for the state. This group helps make sure everyone has a safe place to live.
- Schools: He is also one of four lawmakers who work with the Illinois High School Association. This group helps oversee high school sports and activities.
- Black Caucus: He is a member of the Illinois House Legislative Black Caucus. This group of lawmakers works on issues important to the Black community in Illinois.
Laws and Discussions
In 2021, Marcus Evans suggested a bill that would ban the sale of certain video games. This idea came after a rise in carjackings. Some people thought the bill was aimed at games like Grand Theft Auto V. This bill was talked about in many gaming magazines.
Committee Work
As of July 2022, Representative Evans is part of several important committees in the Illinois House. Committees are small groups of lawmakers who study specific topics. He leads several of these committees:
- He is the Chairman of the Business & Innovation Subcommittee.
- He also leads the Income Tax Subcommittee.
- He is the Chairman of the Labor & Commerce Committee.
- He leads the Minority Impact Analysis Subcommittee.
- He is the Chairman of the Wage Policy & Study Subcommittee.
These roles mean he helps guide discussions and decisions on business, taxes, labor, and how laws affect different groups of people.
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