Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4 — DEPT MINORITY/WOMEN INCLUSION

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Department of Minority and Women Inclusion Act. Creates the Department of Minority and Women Inclusion as a department of State government. Provides that the Department shall be responsible for all matters of the State Executive Branch agencies relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities. Provides that the Governor shall appoint a Director as the head of the Department and that the Director shall develop standards for the following: (1) equal employment opportunity and the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the workforce and senior management of each State Executive Branch agency; (2) increased participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the programs and contracts of each State Executive Branch agency; and (3) assessing the diversity policies and practices of entities regulated by each State Executive Branch agency. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to make conforming changes. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act to provide that the Department of Minority and Women Inclusion shall monitor the activities of the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Pension Note Filed

  4. Pension Note Requested by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  6. Fiscal Note Filed

  7. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

Sponsors

  • Mary E. Flowers · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mary E. Flowers

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4 do?
Creates the Department of Minority and Women Inclusion Act. Creates the Department of Minority and Women Inclusion as a department of State government. Provides that the Department shall be responsible for all matters of the State Executive Branch agencies relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities. Provides that the Governor shall appoint a Director as the head of the Department and that the Director shall develop standards for the following: (1) equal employment opportunity and the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the workforce and senior management of each State Executive Branch agency; (2) increased participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the programs and contracts of each State Executive Branch agency; and (3) assessing the diversity policies and practices of entities regulated by each State Executive Branch agency. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to make conforming changes. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act to provide that the Department of Minority and Women Inclusion shall monitor the activities of the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4?
HB 4 is sponsored by Mary E. Flowers.
What is the current status of HB 4?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 4?
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