ECONOMIC VITALITY PLAN
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HJR 8 — ECONOMIC VITALITY PLAN
Last action — Adopted Both Houses
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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Died in session
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Urges the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress to explore a new, domestic investment plan to promote economic growth and recovery in targeted African American communities.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Adopted Both Houses
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Resolution Adopted
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Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
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Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions
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Be Adopted Executive; 015-000-000
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Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
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Arrive in Senate
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Resolution Adopted 099-000-000
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Resolutions - Consent Calendar - Fourth Day
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Resolutions - Consent Calendar - Third Day
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Resolutions - Consent Calendar - Second Day
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Placed on Calendar Resolutions - Consent Calendar
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
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Recommends Be Adopted - Consent Calendar Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee; 008-000-000
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Assigned to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
Sponsors
- Mary E. Flowers · Primary
- Carol Ammons · Cosponsor
- Christopher Belt · Primary
- Jacqueline Y. Collins · Cosponsor
- John Connor · Cosponsor
- Van Pelt · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Mary E. Flowers
- Christopher Belt Democrat
Co-sponsors (4)
- Carol Ammons Democrat
- Jacqueline Y. Collins
- John Connor
- Van Pelt
Not signed on (177)
177 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 177 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Democrat | 46 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Republican | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nichols | — | Yea |
| Batinick | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Bos | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Butler | — | Yea |
| Carroll | — | Yea |
| Sommer | — | Yea |
| Hurley | — | Yea |
| Caulkins | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Conroy | — | Yea |
| Stoneback | — | Yea |
| Luft | — | Yea |
| Frese | — | Not Voting |
| Zalewski | — | Not Voting |
| Burke | — | Not Voting |
| D'Amico | — | Not Voting |
| Davis | — | Yea |
| Marron | — | Yea |
| Demmer | — | Yea |
| Welter | — | Yea |
| Mazzochi | — | Yea |
| Durkin | — | Yea |
| Wheeler | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Willis | — | Yea |
| Yednock | — | Yea |
| Yingling | — | Yea |
| Greenwood | — | Yea |
| Ozinga | — | Not Voting |
| Ramirez | — | Not Voting |
| Brady | — | Not Voting |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Yea |
| Yang Rohr | — | Yea |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne Stava | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ammons | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Didech | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | Yea |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Democrat | Yea |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Yea |
| Amy Elik | Republican | Yea |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Yea |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Not Voting |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Not Voting |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Yea |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | Yea |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | Not Voting |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Yea |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HJR 8 do?
- Urges the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress to explore a new, domestic investment plan to promote economic growth and recovery in targeted African American communities.
- Who sponsors HJR 8?
- HJR 8 is sponsored by Mary E. Flowers, Carol Ammons (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Jacqueline Y. Collins, John Connor, and Van Pelt.
- What is the current status of HJR 8?
- This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HJR 8?
- Track HJR 8 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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