SR 1561 — FORD SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Last action — Resolution Adopted
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Department of Labor to investigate the culture of harassment at Ford's Illinois plants, and provide increased support for the brave women who have come forward to make their voices heard. Calls upon the Governor of Illinois to review all state contracts with Ford Motor Company for compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Procurement Code, and other laws and regulations governing state contractors. Calls upon the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Department of Labor to investigate UAW's role in facilitating the harassment at Ford's Illinois plants, including whether it breached its duty of fair representation to union members who were victims of harassment.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Resolution Adopted
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
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Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 10, 2018
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Be Adopted Labor; 014-000-000
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
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Assigned to Labor
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Referred to Assignments
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Filed with Secretary
Sponsors
- Melinda Bush · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Melinda Bush
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Scott M | — | Yea |
| Biss, Daniel | — | Yea |
| Bertino-Tarrant, Jennifer | — | Yea |
| Cullerton, Thomas | — | Yea |
| Martinez, Iris Y | — | Yea |
| Oberweis, Jim | — | Yea |
| McCarter, Kyle | — | Yea |
| Althoff, Pamela J | — | Not Voting |
| Barickman, Jason A | — | Not Voting |
| Connelly, Michael | — | Not Voting |
| Manar, Andy | — | Not Voting |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Weaver | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 1561 do?
- Urges the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Department of Labor to investigate the culture of harassment at Ford's Illinois plants, and provide increased support for the brave women who have come forward to make their voices heard. Calls upon the Governor of Illinois to review all state contracts with Ford Motor Company for compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Procurement Code, and other laws and regulations governing state contractors. Calls upon the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Department of Labor to investigate UAW's role in facilitating the harassment at Ford's Illinois plants, including whether it breached its duty of fair representation to union members who were victims of harassment.
- Who sponsors SR 1561?
- SR 1561 is sponsored by Melinda Bush.
- What is the current status of SR 1561?
- This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SR 1561?
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