Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

HR 847 — RECOGNIZE-CHICAGO BLUES

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This resolution recognizes the significance of Chicago Blues music.

The resolution honors Chicago Blues as an important musical genre with cultural significance. It aims to acknowledge the contributions of this music style to American culture.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  5. Recommends Be Adopted Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment; 011-000-000

  6. Assigned to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertain

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 3001
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 847?
HR 847 is sponsored by Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), and Kimberly Du Buclet (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 847?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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