Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 9 — BUY-LOVE-GIVE BLACK MONTH

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

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Summary

Designates the month of August in 2017 as Buy Black, Love Black, and Give Black Month in the State of Illinois.

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What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the revised version of House Resolution 9, the phrase "and Give Black" has been removed from the designation of August 2017 as Buy Black, Love Black Month. Additionally, the language about contributing to a black political candidate has also been taken out. These changes emphasize support for black-owned businesses and cultural events, while simplifying the focus to consumer spending and community engagement, which could help create a stronger impact on local economies.

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*LRB10004176MST14182r* HR0009 LRB100 04176 MST 14182 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dr.
*LRB10004176MST14182r* HR0009 Enrolled LRB100 04176 MST 14182 r HOUSE RESOLUTION 9 WHEREAS, Dr.
if black HR0009 -2- LRB100 04176 MST 14182 r consumers spend 10% more of their income in black businesses, the resulting revenue would generate 1 million jobs;
if black HR0009 Enrolled -2- LRB100 04176 MST 14182 r consumers spend 10% more of their income in black businesses, the resulting revenue would generate 1 million jobs;
therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the month of August in 2017 as Buy Black, Love Black, and Give Black in the State of Illinois;
therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the month of August in 2017 as Buy Black, Love Black Month in the State of Illinois;
and be it further HR0009 -3- LRB100 04176 MST 14182 r RESOLVED, That we urge all citizens of this State to help build a solid economic foundation that would allow African Americans to shape their own destinies and maximize their economic interests through various means, including opening an account at a local black bank, supporting historically black colleges and universities, eating at black owned restaurants, hiring black real estate brokers, visiting black doctors and dentists for health care, getting building and other quotes from black contractors, visiting African-American museums and libraries, watching or renting black-produced films, subscribing to black newspapers, magazines, and websites, using black caterers and event planners, visiting black retailers, investing with a black-managed, publicly-traded firm, contributing to a black political candidate, visiting a black cultural event, and participating in Buy Black Wednesday by spending money with a black business every Wednesday.
and be it further HR0009 Enrolled -3- LRB100 04176 MST 14182 r RESOLVED, That we urge all citizens of this State to help build a solid economic foundation that would allow African Americans to shape their own destinies and maximize their economic interests through various means, including opening an account at a local black bank, supporting historically black colleges and universities, eating at black owned restaurants, hiring black real estate brokers, visiting black doctors and dentists for health care, getting building and other quotes from black contractors, visiting African-American museums and libraries, watching or renting black-produced films, subscribing to black newspapers, magazines, and websites, using black caterers and event planners, visiting black retailers, investing with a black-managed, publicly-traded firm, visiting a black cultural event, and participating in Buy Black Wednesday by spending money with a black business every Wednesday.
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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  5. Resolution Adopted as Amended

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  11. Recommends Be Adopted Economic Opportunity Committee; 010-000-000

  12. Assigned to Economic Opportunity Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5001
Democrat 3001
Republican 2000
Total 10002
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Conyears-Ervin, Melissa — Yea
Flowers, Mary E — Yea
Fortner, Mike — Yea
Mitchell, Christian L — Yea
Sauer, Nick — Yea
Wheeler, Keith R — Not Voting
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9 do?
Designates the month of August in 2017 as Buy Black, Love Black, and Give Black Month in the State of Illinois.
Who sponsors HR 9?
HR 9 is sponsored by La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 9?
This bill died with 100th 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 HR 9?
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