HR0716 — LOUIS D. BURRELL DAY
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 March 06, 2026. 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.
In plain language
The bill designates February 2, 2026, as 'Louis D. Burrell Day' in Illinois.
This bill honors Louis D. Burrell by declaring February 2, 2026, as his day in Illinois. It encourages recognition of his contributions and the importance of community service.
Summary
Declares February 2, 2026 as "Louis D. Burrell Day" in the State of Illinois in honor of his extraordinary lifetime of contributions and the legacy he continues to build. Wishes Louis Burrell a happy 88th birthday. Encourages the members of the Illinois House of Representatives to observe Louis D. Burrell Day by celebrating the vital role of educators, builders, advocates, and elders whose service strengthens communities and inspires future generations.
Bill Text
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Read HR0716 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Resolution Adopted
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
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Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
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Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
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Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Sponsors
- Debbie Meyers-Martin · Primary
- Suzanne M. Ness · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Suzanne M. Ness 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Faver Dias | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicolle Grasse | Democrat | Yea |
| Rick Ryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Yea |
| Michael J. Coffey, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR0716 do?
- Declares February 2, 2026 as "Louis D. Burrell Day" in the State of Illinois in honor of his extraordinary lifetime of contributions and the legacy he continues to build. Wishes Louis Burrell a happy 88th birthday. Encourages the members of the Illinois House of Representatives to observe Louis D. Burrell Day by celebrating the vital role of educators, builders, advocates, and elders whose service strengthens communities and inspires future generations.
- Who sponsors HR0716 ?
- HR0716 is sponsored by Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democrat) and Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HR0716 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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