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 Evans sponsored in the first quarter.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1590 | Jan. 30 | VEH CD-ELECTRIC SCOOTERS |
| HB1591 | Jan. 30 | FREE STUDENT FARE |
| HB1640 | Jan. 31 | EMPLOYMENT-TECH |
| HB1641 | Jan. 31 | EMPLOYMENT-TECH |
| HB1642 | Jan. 31 | EMPLOYMENT-TECH |
| HB2046 | Feb. 4 | CRIM PRO-INCARCERATION CREDIT |
| HB2106 | Feb. 6 | CIVIL LAW-TECH |
| HB2107 | Feb. 6 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB2108 | Feb. 6 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB2109 | Feb. 6 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB2121 | Feb. 6 | VEH CD-BUS DRIVER OFFENSES |
| HB2122 | Feb. 6 | SOS AUDIT ENFORCEMENT FUNDING |
| HB2322 | Feb. 8 | REGULATION-TECH |
| HB2323 | Feb. 8 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB2324 | Feb. 8 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB2325 | Feb. 8 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB2480 | March 26 | WORKER COMP-MRSA/HEARING LOSS |
| HB2523 | Feb. 13 | VEH CD-VIOLATION COMPLIANCE |
| HB2638 | Feb. 14 | OPIOID PRESCRIBER REQUIREMENTS |
| HB2658 | Feb. 14 | MEDICAID-MANAGED CARE-AUDITS |
| HB2731 | Feb. 14 | DNR-BACKGROUND CHECKS |
| HB2732 | Feb. 14 | HOUSING-TECH |
| HB2863 | Feb. 14 | WAGES PENALTY FAIL TO PAY |
| HB2864 | Feb. 14 | ALT PILOT MOTOR FUEL TAX |
| HB2865 | Feb. 14 | INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN BUILD |
| HB2975 | Feb. 14 | EMPLOYMENT NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS |
| HB3151 | Feb. 15 | IL SENTENCE POL COUNCIL-EXTEND |
| HB3154 | Feb. 15 | DO-NOT-HIRE LIST-REEVALUATION |
| HB3228 | Feb. 15 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB3229 | Feb. 15 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB3230 | Feb. 15 | SAFETY-TECH |
| HB3231 | Feb. 15 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB3232 | Feb. 15 | IDPH-PRESCRIPT DRUG REPOSITORY |
| HB3234 | Feb. 15 | INCOME TAX-SMALL BUSINESS LOAN |
| HB3352 | Feb. 15 | DHFS-MCO-SAFETY-NET HOSPITAL |
| HB3611 | Feb. 15 | VEH CD-VIOLATION COMPLIANCE |
| HJR23 | Jan. 29 | URGE CREATION OF CANCER CAUCUS |
| HJR4 | Jan. 8 | NCI DESIGNATION-SUPPORT |
| HR161 | March 4 | MEMORIAL-CHARLES CHAMBERS |
| HR233 | March 28 | MEMORIAL-C.L. PATTERSON |
| HR237 | March 28 | MEMORIAL-JOHN P. RIVERA |
| HR38 | Jan. 11 | CONGRATS-DIVISION 96 BLET |
| HR39 | Jan. 14 | MEMORIAL-ROBERT I. MOORE |
| HR40 | Jan. 14 | MEMORIAL-BRIAN SLEET |
| HR79 | Feb. 4 | MEMORIAL-ROBERT B. GREEN |
| HR94 | Feb. 6 | COMMEND-IL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS |
| SB1784 | March 13 | GOVT ETHICS-ECONOMIC INTERESTS |
| HB2244 | Feb. 7 | CD CORR-CONDITIONS OF PAROLE |
| HB2315 | Feb. 8 | SOS-VARIOUS-ADMINISTRATION |
| HB3233 | Feb. 15 | VEH CD-SHARE ROAD-LARGE TRUCKS |
| HB854 | March 26 | GOVERNMENT-TECH |
The following table shows the bills to which Evans was added as a co-sponsor in the first quarter.
| Bill Number | Sponsors | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1115 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH |
| HB131 | Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44) | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1458 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | EVIDENCE-RESTORATIVE JUSTICE |
| 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 |
| HB1474 | Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81) | ETHICS-RIGHTS OF COMPLAINANTS |
| HB1482 | Rep. Tony McCombie (R-71) | CRIM CODE-AGG BAT-EMPLOYEES |
| HB1491 | Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-106) | ST CAPITOL PRESIDENT STATUES |
| HB1553 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | JUV CT-SPECIAL IMMIGRANT MINOR |
| HB1603 | Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) | DHFS-MANAGED CARE EXEMPTION |
| HB1633 | Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) | CRIM CD-CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTUR |
| HB2040 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | FOR-PROFIT CORRECTIONAL |
| HB2045 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | CD CORR-CO PAYMENTS |
| HB2156 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | CONS FRAUD-REBATE CARD-FEES |
| HB2168 | Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12) | PROP TX-RENTAL HOUSING |
| HB2174 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | PATIENT RIGHTS-DRUG PLANS |
| HB2190 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | VEH CD-LICENSE-SUSPENSION |
| HB2265 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | SCH CD-CIVICS COURSE |
| HB2275 | Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin (D-10) | ED EMPLOYEE-IMPASSE PROCEDURES |
| HB2299 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | EVICTION-SEAL & IMPOUND FILE |
| HB2304 | Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27) | DHS-BUILDING TRADES PROGRAM |
| HB2343 | Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) | HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT |
| HB2424 | Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-51) | ANIMAL SHELTER-MEDICAL CARE |
| HB2468 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | TITLE-SECURED LOANS |
| HB2468 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | TITLE-SECURED LOANS |
| HB2495 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT |
| 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 |
| HB2578 | Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D-23) | PROP TX-PASSENGER RAIL |
| HB2589 | Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-106) | PARKING NEAR CROSSWALK/SIGNAL |
| HB2621 | Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27) | EXPUNGEMENT-DECRIMINALIZATION |
| HB2637 | Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12) | MEDICAID-SUPPORTIVE FACILITIES |
| HB2649 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | INCARCERATED PARENTS-CHILDREN |
| HB2674 | Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D-23) | LIQUOR-CRAFT DISTILLER |
| HB2693 | Rep. Kambium Buckner (D-26) | METRO PUBLIC EXPOSITION AUTH |
| HB2776 | Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D-40) | AGING-HOMEMAKER SERVICES-WAGES |
| HB2814 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | MEDICAID-MANAGED CARE PAYMENTS |
| HB2838 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | WAGE PAYMENT-DIRECT CONTRACTOR |
| HB2974 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | INCOME TAX-CAREGIVER CREDIT |
| HB2983 | Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27) | YOUTH HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION |
| HB2988 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11); Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18) | LOCAL WIND ENERGY REGULATION |
| HB3056 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND FAIRNESS |
| HB3088 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | STATE AGENCY BONUS PROHIBITION |
| HB3105 | Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-51) | TREE CUTTING-PROTECTED LAND |
| HB3152 | Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) | UTILITIES-INFRASTRUCTURE |
| 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 |
| HB3404 | Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) | HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH INFO |
| HB3427 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | WATER HEATER SAFETY VALVE ACT |
| HB345 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | TOBACCO PRODUCTS-UNDER 21 |
| HB35 | Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-60); Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-20) | GROW YOUR OWN TEACHER |
| HB350 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | PEN CD-EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS |
| HB3567 | Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin (D-10) | DHS-CHILD CARE-INCOME LEVELS |
| HB3580 | Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27) | CD CORR-GOOD CONDUCT |
| HB3581 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | HGHR ED-EARLY CHILDHOOD GRANT |
| HB3585 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | HOSPITAL PATIENT PROTECTION |
| HB3612 | Rep. Martin J. Moylan (D-55) | HIGH SPEED RAILWAY COMMISSION |
| HB3653 | Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II (D-25) | CD CORR-RELEASEE-REENTRY INFO |
| HB3663 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | LIMITED COOPERATIVE ASSOC ACT |
| HB38 | Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-60) | CRIM CD-PLACE OF WORSHIP |
| HB4 | Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) | MEDICAID-DOULA SERVICES |
| HB43 | Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-80) | PROP TX-SOUTHLAND PROPERTY |
| HB815 | Rep. Bob Morgan (D-58) | FREEDOM FROM INS INCREASES ACT |
| HB834 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY |
| HB834 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY |
| HB834 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY |
| HB886 | Rep. Mark Batinick (R-97) | SEX OFFENDER REG-BATTERY |
| HB921 | Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112); Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) | SCH CD-ED SUPPORT PERSONNEL |
| HB928 | Rep. André Thapedi (D-32) | 2020 CENSUS GRANT PROGRAM ACT |
| HR111 | Rep. Tim Butler (R-87) | PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MNTH |
| HR56 | Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-29) | SOUTH SUBURB PROJECTS-SUPPORT |
| HR85 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | PAY EQUITY DAY |
| SB1 | Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (D-4); Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39) | MINIMUM WAGE/INCOME TAX CREDIT |
| SB1474 | Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-8); Rep. Lance Yednock (D-76) | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FREEDOM |
| SB1596 | Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17); Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) | WORKERS' COMPENSATION REPOSE |
| HB2931 | Rep. William Davis (D-30) | TIF-VILLAGE OF PHOENIX |
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