During the first quarter, 119 representatives sponsored legislation, with Rep. Michael J. Madigan (D-22) sponsoring the most with 940 bills. There were 119 representatives that co-sponsored legislation, with Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-57) co-sponsoring 169 bills, more than any other representative.
When a bill is introduced to the House, the clerk reads the bill title before the House and it is automatically referred to the Rules Committee. If the Rules Committee thinks that the bill merits further consideration, it is assigned to another committee. If the committee reports favorably on the bill to the House, or if the committee has been discharged with respect to the bill, the bill will be ready for its second reading before the House.
According to House rules, a bill can be passed only after the House clerk has read the bill before the House on three separate days. However, many bills are introduced as shell bills in order to circumvent the rule requiring three readings before they can be passed. These shell bills, which are far more common in Illinois than in other states, are created with the purpose of beginning the often lengthy process of passing a new piece of legislation. But since they would only make trivial or meaningless changes in the law in the form that they initially appear, they are either left to die or are later changed to something more substantive that can be rushed to passage without bothering with procedure. This has the unfortunate effect of leading to laws that may not have been debated or discussed sufficiently.
Representatives that sponsor an inordinately large number of bills are often sponsoring many shell bills.
The following table shows the bills that Slaughter sponsored in the first quarter.
Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
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HB1613 | Jan. 31 | TRAFFIC/PEDESTRIAN STOP STUDY |
HB1614 | Jan. 31 | CRIM CD-THEFT&RETAIL THEFT |
HB1615 | Jan. 31 | CRIM CD-FELONY MURDER |
HB1616 | Jan. 31 | CRIM PRO-COMMUNICATION |
HB1617 | Jan. 31 | PRISONS-VENDING MACHINES |
HB1618 | Jan. 31 | CD CORR-TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY |
HB2242 | Feb. 14 | PEN CD-CHICAGO CHARTER SCHOOLS |
HB2272 | Feb. 14 | SCH CD-TEACHERS-EVALUATIONS |
HB2303 | Feb. 8 | ILLEGAL PRESCRIBER LICENSE USE |
HB2304 | Feb. 8 | DHS-BUILDING TRADES PROGRAM |
HB2305 | Feb. 8 | JUV CT-COMMITMENT AGE-MURDER |
HB2306 | Feb. 8 | JUV CT-DETENTION/SHLTR HEARING |
HB2317 | Feb. 8 | CRIM PRO-INCARCERATION CREDIT |
HB2318 | Feb. 8 | VEH CD-TRUCKS-AIR QUALITY |
HB2319 | Feb. 8 | CRIM PRO-BAIL DEDUCTION |
HB2358 | March 14 | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH |
HB2379 | Feb. 13 | NEGLIGENT HIRING-LIMITATIONS |
HB2380 | Feb. 13 | POLICE STATION POLLING PLACE |
HB2381 | Feb. 13 | PUBLIC OFFICER PROHIBITED ACTS |
HB2517 | Feb. 13 | BODY CAMERAS-LAW ENFORCEMENT |
HB2518 | Feb. 13 | CRIM CD-THEFT-MINORS |
HB2520 | Feb. 13 | SCH CD-VOCATIONAL SCHOOL INFO |
HB2521 | Feb. 13 | TOWING LICENSURE COMMISSION |
HB2620 | Feb. 14 | CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDIT |
HB2621 | Feb. 14 | EXPUNGEMENT-DECRIMINALIZATION |
HB2920 | Feb. 14 | INC TX-COMMUTER CREDIT |
HB2921 | Feb. 14 | VEH CD-TOWER PRACTICES |
HB2922 | Feb. 14 | CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION-RECORD |
HB2923 | Feb. 14 | MUNI-POLICE OFFICER INSURANCE |
HB2925 | Feb. 14 | CD CORR-DEPT OMBUDSMAN |
HB2926 | Feb. 14 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS |
HB2927 | Feb. 14 | PROBATION-PRETRIAL SERVICES |
HB2928 | Feb. 14 | $STATE APPELLATE DEFEND-GRANT |
HB2929 | Feb. 14 | PUBLIC DEFENDER BAIL PROGRAM |
HB2983 | Feb. 14 | YOUTH HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION |
HB3048 | Feb. 15 | CDB-BUSINESS REPORT |
HB3060 | Feb. 15 | CD CORR-HOME DETENTION |
HB3061 | Feb. 15 | HEALTH CARE WORKER BACKGROUND |
HB3121 | Feb. 15 | CRIM PRO-BAIL RHTS-CIV DAMAGES |
HB3122 | Feb. 15 | VEH CD-TOWER PRACTICES |
HB3123 | Feb. 15 | COUNTIES CODE-COURT FEES |
HB3124 | Feb. 15 | CD CORR-INMATE TELEPHONE CALLS |
HB3125 | Feb. 15 | SCH CD-FINANCIAL LITERACY |
HB3211 | Feb. 15 | INC TX-OPPORTUNITY ZONES |
HB3212 | Feb. 15 | IL FIRST STEP |
HB3221 | Feb. 15 | CD CORR-NGRI-TREAT ASSESSMENT |
HB3307 | Feb. 15 | EDUCATION-TECH |
HB3309 | Feb. 15 | EDUCATION-TECH |
HB3310 | Feb. 15 | EDUCATION-TECH |
HB3311 | Feb. 15 | EDUCATION-TECH |
HB3347 | Feb. 15 | ABOLISH MONETARY BAIL |
HB3349 | Feb. 15 | CLEAN WATER WORKFORCE PIPELINE |
HB3414 | Feb. 15 | IDPH-PRESCRIPT DRUG REPOSITORY |
HB3578 | Feb. 15 | PROCUREMENT-VENDOR DIVERSITY |
HB3579 | Feb. 15 | PACE-DIVERSITY GOALS |
HB3580 | Feb. 15 | CD CORR-GOOD CONDUCT |
HB3584 | Feb. 15 | VICTIM STATEMENTS-DISCOVERY |
HB3701 | Feb. 15 | JUVENILE JUSTICE-VARIOUS |
HB3796 | Feb. 25 | JUV CT-COUNSEL & STATEMENTS |
SB1608 | March 28 | SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION |
SB1609 | March 26 | CRIM PRO-INCARCERATION CREDIT |
SB1792 | March 20 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS |
SB1890 | March 20 | CRIM PRO-VIDEO-SENTENCING |
SB1965 | March 27 | HEALTH CARE WORKER BACKGROUND |
SB1968 | March 27 | CD CORR-CONFINEMENT-CLASS 3&4 |
HB2519 | Feb. 13 | STATEWIDE GANG DATABASE-REPEAL |
HB2924 | Feb. 14 | CDB-BUSINESS REPORT |
HB3704 | Feb. 15 | CD CORR-JUVENILES |
HB94 | March 20 | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH |
SB1302 | March 7 | JUV CT-DETENTION SCREENING |
The following table shows the bills to which Slaughter was added as a co-sponsor in the first quarter.
Bill Number | Sponsors | Short Description |
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HB1 | Rep. Mary E. Flowers (D-31) | INFANT & MATERNAL MORTALITY |
HB1115 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH |
HB131 | Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44) | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
HB1442 | Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-56) | INS CODE-BIRTH CONTROL |
HB1468 | Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) | JUV CT-AGE OF DETENTION |
HB1473 | Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-60) | DHS-YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS |
HB1474 | Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81) | ETHICS-RIGHTS OF COMPLAINANTS |
HB1482 | Rep. Tony McCombie (R-71) | CRIM CODE-AGG BAT-EMPLOYEES |
HB180 | Rep. Kambium Buckner (D-26) | WRONGFUL PROSECUTION COMM'N |
HB2217 | Rep. William Davis (D-30) | PROP TX-INCOME PRODUCING PROP |
HB2222 | Rep. Frances Ann Hurley (D-35); Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18) | EMS SYSTEMS-OVERDOSE REPORTING |
HB2234 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | SCH CD-PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
HB2267 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | ELECTED CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD |
HB2275 | Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin (D-10) | ED EMPLOYEE-IMPASSE PROCEDURES |
HB2291 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH |
HB2299 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | EVICTION-SEAL & IMPOUND FILE |
HB2343 | Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) | HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT |
HB2495 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT |
HB2503 | Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81) | REPORTING POLICE DISCIPLINE |
HB2524 | Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) | DCFS-PAYMENT RATE INCREASES |
HB2533 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM |
HB2541 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | RE-ENTERING CITIZENS CIVIC ED |
HB2547 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | RACIAL DISCRIMINATION |
HB2562 | Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81) | PUBLIC DEFENDER-TASK FORCE |
HB2649 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | INCARCERATED PARENTS-CHILDREN |
HB2776 | Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D-40) | AGING-HOMEMAKER SERVICES-WAGES |
HB2814 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | MEDICAID-MANAGED CARE PAYMENTS |
HB2861 | Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr. (D-86) | UTILITIES-ELECTRIC PROCUREMENT |
HB2966 | Rep. William Davis (D-30) | RENEWABLE ENERGY-VARIOUS |
HB3052 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | VEH CD-LICENSE TO WORK ACT |
HB3056 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND FAIRNESS |
HB3088 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | STATE AGENCY BONUS PROHIBITION |
HB3151 | Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33); Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) | IL SENTENCE POL COUNCIL-EXTEND |
HB3151 | Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33); Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) | IL SENTENCE POL COUNCIL-EXTEND |
HB3151 | Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33); Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) | IL SENTENCE POL COUNCIL-EXTEND |
HB3152 | Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) | UTILITIES-INFRASTRUCTURE |
HB3168 | Rep. Terri Bryant (R-115) | CD CORR-IMPACT INCARCERATION |
HB3227 | Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II (D-25) | HUMAN RIGHTS-HOUSING-ARREST |
HB3247 | Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) | PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS |
HB3331 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | HOUSING-GRANTS TO HOMELESS |
HB3332 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | INC TX-RENTAL-EX FELONS |
HB3343 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | SNAP RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM |
HB3394 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | BUS CORP-BOARD RACE SEX |
HB35 | Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-60); Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-20) | GROW YOUR OWN TEACHER |
HB3624 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | CLEAN ENERGY JOBS-TECH |
HB3653 | Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II (D-25) | CD CORR-RELEASEE-REENTRY INFO |
HB3663 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | LIMITED COOPERATIVE ASSOC ACT |
HB4 | Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) | MEDICAID-DOULA SERVICES |
HB43 | Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-80) | PROP TX-SOUTHLAND PROPERTY |
HB827 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD |
HB834 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY |
HB837 | Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84) | YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL |
HB905 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | ANTI-HARASSMENT TASK FORCE |
HB928 | Rep. André Thapedi (D-32) | 2020 CENSUS GRANT PROGRAM ACT |
HJR7 | Rep. David McSweeney (R-52) | ISP-FORENSIC SERVICES-AUDIT |
HR237 | Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33) | MEMORIAL-JOHN P. RIVERA |
HR58 | Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112) | DPH-PAINKILLER GUIDELINES |
HR87 | Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) | CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS-FUNDING |
SB1 | Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (D-4); Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39) | MINIMUM WAGE/INCOME TAX CREDIT |