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Harry Benton (D)
Harry Benton (D)
Representative
January 2023 - Present
97th District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
247-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-1331
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-1331
District Office:
24047 Lockport St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 254-0000
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 254-0000
Other Contact Info:
info@repharrybenton.com
Biography
Born and raised in IL, fourth generation Will County resident; Village of Plainfield Trustee; member of Ironworkers Local 444; lifelong volunteer and supporter of numerous civic and charitable organizations; married (wife, Erin) and proud father of two children (Evelyn and Harrison).
Associated Senator:
Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB0010 | Margaret Croke | DCFS-LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER KIDS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/09/2025 |
| HB0069 | Diane Blair-Sherlock | PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE | H | Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB0070 | Diane Blair-Sherlock | PROP TX-DISABILITIES | H | Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB1075 | Daniel Didech | DIWALI DAY | H | Assigned to State Government Administration Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB1100 | Jed Davis | HEALTH CARE-ACCESS TO RECORDS | H | Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB1101 | Jed Davis | $TEACH IL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | H | Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB1141 | William E Hauter | GENERAL ANESTHESIA COVERAGE | H | Assigned to Insurance Committee | 02/11/2025 |
| HB1169 | Maurice A. West, II | 501(C)(3) LOBBYING FEE EXEMPT | H | Assigned to Ethics & Elections | 02/11/2025 |
| HB1189 | Jay Hoffman | PREVAILING WAGE-FED PROJECT | H | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee | 02/11/2025 |
| HB1224 | William "Will" Davis | GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE | H | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | 02/20/2025 |
| HB1226 | Jay Hoffman | VEH CD-EXAMS | H | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | 02/19/2025 |
| HB1328 | Robyn Gabel | END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT | H | Assigned to Executive Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB1634 | Patrick Sheehan | INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER | H | Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1713 | Martin J. Moylan | SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB2345 | Laura Faver Dias | PROP TX-PTAB HEARINGS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2388 | Harry Benton | PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2394 | Harry Benton | VEH CD-WEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2395 | Harry Benton | INC TX-UNION DUES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2406 | Harry Benton | FOID-FIREARM SAFETY COURSE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2456 | Margaret Croke | RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2525 | Harry Benton | FLEEING-ATTEMPT ELUDE OFFICER | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2722 | Harry Benton | FOIA-PRELIMINARY DRAFT-STUDY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB2773 | Barbara Hernandez | NURSING HOME TRANSCRIPT FEE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB2872 | Margaret Croke | EDGE-PHARMACY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB3135 | Harry Benton | VIDEO GAMING-LICENSEE LOCATION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3136 | Harry Benton | PROP TX-VETERANS HOMESTEAD | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3137 | Suzanne M. Ness | FINANCE-CONTRACT-SIGNATURES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3177 | Kevin John Olickal | TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCT-DELIVERY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3199 | Harry Benton | SCH CD-REQUIRE HEART SCREENING | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3201 | Harry Benton | ELEC CD-NO ADS FOR CHILDREN | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3266 | Harry Benton | PREVAILING WAGE-TIF DISTRICT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3268 | Harry Benton | CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3297 | Harry Benton | CONCEALED CARRY-RETIRED COPS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3305 | Harry Benton | PROP TX-DARK STORES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3390 | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | VEHICLE FEE WAIVER FOR VETERAN | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3442 | Katie Stuart | LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3444 | Harry Benton | CHILD CARE ACT REQUIREMENTS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3460 | Michael Crawford | COSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3483 | Anna Moeller | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3633 | Harry Benton | IN-STATE TUITION-MILITARY FAM | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3654 | Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3721 | Harry Benton | INS OUT-OF-NETWORK EMERGENCY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3771 | Harry Benton | INS CD-PUBLIC ADJUSTERS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3804 | Harry Benton | INS CODE-POLICY READABILITY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3841 | Harry Benton | PROP TX-PARK DISTRICT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3843 | Harry Benton | ARTERIAL STREET SETBACK | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3846 | Michael Crawford | AUTISM-UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3872 | Harry Benton | $DCEO-CHLDREN’S MUSEUM | H | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton | 02/20/2025 |
| HR0027 | Patrick Sheehan | RECOGNIZES-AALEA | H | Resolution Adopted | 01/29/2025 |
| HR0029 | Jason R. Bunting | FARM SAFETY WEEK | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HR0039 | Diane Blair-Sherlock | AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HR0048 | Michael Crawford | IEP AWARENESS MONTH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HR0094 | Margaret Croke | INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Access & Early Childhood | HCEC | Joyce Mason (D) | |
| Domestic and International Commerce | HLBR-HDIC | Kevin John Olickal (D) | |
| Insurance | HINS | Thaddeus Jones (D) | |
| Labor & Commerce | HLBR | Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D) | |
| Police & Fire Committee | SHPF | Michael J. Kelly (D) | |
| Prescription Drug Affordability | HPDA | Jawaharial Williams (D) | |
| Public Utilities | HPUB | Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (D) | |
| Transportation: Vehicles & Safety | HVES | Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D) | |
| Utilities Subcommittee | HPUB-HUTL | Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D) | |
| Veterans' Affairs | HVET | Dan Swanson (R) |
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Bill: HB0010 Chief Sponsor: Margaret Croke ABR - Short Description: DCFS-LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER KIDS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0069 Chief Sponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB0070 Chief Sponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-DISABILITIES Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB1075 Chief Sponsor: Daniel Didech ABR - Short Description: DIWALI DAY Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to State Government Administration Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB1100 Chief Sponsor: Jed Davis ABR - Short Description: HEALTH CARE-ACCESS TO RECORDS Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB1101 Chief Sponsor: Jed Davis ABR - Short Description: $TEACH IL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB1141 Chief Sponsor: William E Hauter ABR - Short Description: GENERAL ANESTHESIA COVERAGE Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Insurance Committee Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB1169 Chief Sponsor: Maurice A. West, II ABR - Short Description: 501(C)(3) LOBBYING FEE EXEMPT Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Ethics & Elections Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB1189 Chief Sponsor: Jay Hoffman ABR - Short Description: PREVAILING WAGE-FED PROJECT Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB1224 Chief Sponsor: William "Will" Davis ABR - Short Description: GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 02/20/2025 |
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Bill: HB1226 Chief Sponsor: Jay Hoffman ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-EXAMS Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: HB1328 Chief Sponsor: Robyn Gabel ABR - Short Description: END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB1634 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan ABR - Short Description: INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1713 Chief Sponsor: Martin J. Moylan ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB2345 Chief Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-PTAB HEARINGS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2388 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2394 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-WEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2395 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: INC TX-UNION DUES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2406 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: FOID-FIREARM SAFETY COURSE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2456 Chief Sponsor: Margaret Croke ABR - Short Description: RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2525 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: FLEEING-ATTEMPT ELUDE OFFICER Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2722 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: FOIA-PRELIMINARY DRAFT-STUDY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB2773 Chief Sponsor: Barbara Hernandez ABR - Short Description: NURSING HOME TRANSCRIPT FEE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB2872 Chief Sponsor: Margaret Croke ABR - Short Description: EDGE-PHARMACY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB3135 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: VIDEO GAMING-LICENSEE LOCATION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3136 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-VETERANS HOMESTEAD Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3137 Chief Sponsor: Suzanne M. Ness ABR - Short Description: FINANCE-CONTRACT-SIGNATURES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3177 Chief Sponsor: Kevin John Olickal ABR - Short Description: TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCT-DELIVERY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3199 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-REQUIRE HEART SCREENING Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3201 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-NO ADS FOR CHILDREN Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3266 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: PREVAILING WAGE-TIF DISTRICT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3268 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3297 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: CONCEALED CARRY-RETIRED COPS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3305 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-DARK STORES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3390 Chief Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer ABR - Short Description: VEHICLE FEE WAIVER FOR VETERAN Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3442 Chief Sponsor: Katie Stuart ABR - Short Description: LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3444 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: CHILD CARE ACT REQUIREMENTS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3460 Chief Sponsor: Michael Crawford ABR - Short Description: COSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3483 Chief Sponsor: Anna Moeller ABR - Short Description: FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3633 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: IN-STATE TUITION-MILITARY FAM Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3654 Chief Sponsor: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. ABR - Short Description: OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3721 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: INS OUT-OF-NETWORK EMERGENCY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3771 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: INS CD-PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3804 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: INS CODE-POLICY READABILITY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3841 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-PARK DISTRICT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3843 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: ARTERIAL STREET SETBACK Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3846 Chief Sponsor: Michael Crawford ABR - Short Description: AUTISM-UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3872 Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-CHLDREN’S MUSEUM Chamber: H Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton Last Action Date: 02/20/2025 |
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Bill: HR0027 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-AALEA Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0029 Chief Sponsor: Jason R. Bunting ABR - Short Description: FARM SAFETY WEEK Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0039 Chief Sponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock ABR - Short Description: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0048 Chief Sponsor: Michael Crawford ABR - Short Description: IEP AWARENESS MONTH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0094 Chief Sponsor: Margaret Croke ABR - Short Description: INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Committee: Child Care Access & Early Childhood Code: HCEC Chairman: Joyce Mason |
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Committee: Domestic and International Commerce Code: HLBR-HDIC Chairman: Kevin John Olickal |
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Committee: Insurance Code: HINS Chairman: Thaddeus Jones |
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Committee: Labor & Commerce Code: HLBR Chairman: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
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Committee: Police & Fire Committee Code: SHPF Chairman: Michael J. Kelly |
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Committee: Prescription Drug Affordability Code: HPDA Chairman: Jawaharial Williams |
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Committee: Public Utilities Code: HPUB Chairman: Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. |
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Committee: Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Code: HVES Chairman: Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. |
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Committee: Utilities Subcommittee Code: HPUB-HUTL Chairman: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar |
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Committee: Veterans' Affairs Code: HVET Chairman: Dan Swanson |