GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL
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HR0479 — GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL
Last action — Resolution Adopted
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.
Bill Text
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Read HR0479 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Resolution Adopted
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
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Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
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Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
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Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
Sponsors
- Joyce Mason · Primary
- Sonya M. Harper · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Joyce Mason Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Sonya M. Harper Democrat
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 181 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Briel | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Gill | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicolle Grasse | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sharon Chung | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR0479 do?
- Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.
- Who sponsors HR0479 ?
- HR0479 is sponsored by Joyce Mason (Democrat) and Sonya M. Harper (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HR0479 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HR0479 ?
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