Harry Benton (D)

Harry Benton (D)

Representative

January 2023 - Present

97th District

Member Details

Springfield Office:
282-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-1331

District Office:
24047 Lockport St.
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 Representatives:

Meg Loughran Cappel

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Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
HB2424 Harry Benton IDOT-BONUS FOR STUDENT LOANS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 05/19/2023
HB2500 Harry Benton ANIMAL ADOPTION-FEE WAIVER H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0434 08/04/2023
HB2810 Harry Benton DCEO-WORKER RELOCATION GRANTS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 05/19/2023
HB3051 Harry Benton INC TX-MANUFACTURING H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/10/2023
HB3295 Harry Benton DFPR-MILITARY FEE WAIVER H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0408 07/31/2023
HB3676 Harry Benton CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/10/2023
HB3677 Harry Benton 5 YR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0456 08/04/2023
HB3678 Harry Benton INC TX-APPRENTICESHIP CREDIT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB3679 Harry Benton SCH CD-IEP ROLL OVER H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/10/2023
HB3680 Harry Benton SCH CD-IEP EMERGENCY H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0197 06/30/2023
HB3681 Harry Benton SCH CD-EQUITY FOR AUTISTIC STU H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/27/2023
HB3682 Harry Benton DHS-OPIOID CRISIS COMMITTEE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/10/2023
HB3683 Harry Benton VEH CD-SENIOR REGISTRATION FEE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB3860 Harry Benton VEH CD-CDL DISQUALIFICATION H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/10/2023
HB3861 Harry Benton INS CODE-POLICY READABILITY H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/19/2024
HB3862 Harry Benton SCH CD-IEP TRANSPARENCY H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/10/2023
HB3863 Harry Benton DHS-COMM ON DEPEND AND ADDICT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/27/2023
HB4088 Harry Benton INC TX-UNION DUES H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB4202 Harry Benton PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE H Referred to Rules Committee 11/01/2023
HB4237 Harry Benton WILDLIFE CD-WLD TURKEY-SHOTGUN S Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 12, 2024 11/06/2024
HB4432 Harry Benton CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 05/31/2024
HB4590 Harry Benton ANIMAL ADOPTION-FEE WAIVER H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0678 07/19/2024
HB4618 Harry Benton SCH CD-DIST BOUNDARY CHANGE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB4619 Harry Benton LAND USE-RAIN&COMPOST SYSTEMS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/19/2024
HB4620 Harry Benton CICAA-ASSESSMENT INCREASES H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/19/2024
HB4750 Harry Benton PROP TX-TAX BILL INFORMATION H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB4760 Harry Benton DHS-CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 05/31/2024
HB4927 Harry Benton ELECTRONIC BIRTH CERTIFICATES H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB4928 Harry Benton NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY S Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 12, 2024 11/06/2024
HB5096 Harry Benton PROP TX-VETERANS-CAREGIVERS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB5254 Harry Benton FIREARM OWNERS ID-TRAINING H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB5255 Harry Benton FLEEING-ATTEMPT ELUDE OFFICER H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB5256 Harry Benton PERSONNEL-AUTISM PREFERENCE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0699 07/22/2024
HB5312 Harry Benton CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB5364 Harry Benton SCH CD-MILITARY DEPENDENTS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/19/2024
HB5365 Harry Benton U OF I-DOIT EFFICIENCY REPORT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/19/2024
HB5366 Harry Benton INC TX-529 CONVERSION H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 04/05/2024
HB5367 Harry Benton VIDEO GAMING-LICENSEE LOCATION S Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 06/26/2024
HB5596 Harry Benton DAY CARE-MILITARY CHILDREN H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0869 08/09/2024
HB5860 Harry Benton USA FLAG-DISPLAY BY OFFICIAL H Referred to Rules Committee 11/12/2024
HB5861 Harry Benton USA FLAG-DISPLAY BY OFFICIAL H Referred to Rules Committee 11/12/2024
HB5865 Harry Benton INS-COST SHARING/DRUG REBATES H Referred to Rules Committee 11/12/2024
HB5882 Harry Benton VEH CD-GROSS WEIGHT-EXCEPTION H Referred to Rules Committee 11/12/2024
HR0349 Harry Benton GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY H Referred to Rules Committee 10/24/2023
HR0497 Harry Benton NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK H Referred to Rules Committee 11/07/2023
HR0573 Harry Benton MEMORIAL-PATRICIA ANDREASEN H Resolution Adopted 02/06/2024
HR0574 Harry Benton RECOGNIZES-BOY SCOUTS H Resolution Adopted 05/03/2024
HR0583 Harry Benton YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK H Resolution Adopted 113-000-000 04/30/2024
HR0607 Harry Benton COMMENDS-JOLIET/THRIVEWORKS H Resolution Adopted 02/20/2024
HR0641 Harry Benton MEMORIAL-V. REV. N. LUNICH H Resolution Adopted 03/05/2024
HR0646 Harry Benton RECOGNIZES-GIRL SCOUTS H Resolution Adopted 05/03/2024
HR0647 Harry Benton RECOGNIZES-JOLIET JR COLLEGE H Resolution Adopted 05/02/2024
HR0713 Harry Benton WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY H Resolution Adopted 05/23/2024
HJR0048 Harry Benton JESSE WHITE STATE OF IL BLDG. H Adopted Both Houses 05/24/2024
SB2005 Craig Wilcox HOUSING-VET PREFERENCE S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0247 06/30/2023
SB2767 Patrick J. Joyce WILDLIFE CD-WILD TURKEY-BORE S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0622 07/01/2024
Committee Code Chairman Details
Committees are currently not available.
Bill: HB2424
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: IDOT-BONUS FOR STUDENT LOANS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/19/2023
Bill: HB2500
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: ANIMAL ADOPTION-FEE WAIVER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0434
Last Action Date: 08/04/2023
Bill: HB2810
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: DCEO-WORKER RELOCATION GRANTS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/19/2023
Bill: HB3051
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: INC TX-MANUFACTURING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: HB3295
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: DFPR-MILITARY FEE WAIVER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0408
Last Action Date: 07/31/2023
Bill: HB3676
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: HB3677
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: 5 YR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0456
Last Action Date: 08/04/2023
Bill: HB3678
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: INC TX-APPRENTICESHIP CREDIT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB3679
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-IEP ROLL OVER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: HB3680
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-IEP EMERGENCY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0197
Last Action Date: 06/30/2023
Bill: HB3681
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-EQUITY FOR AUTISTIC STU
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/27/2023
Bill: HB3682
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: DHS-OPIOID CRISIS COMMITTEE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: HB3683
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-SENIOR REGISTRATION FEE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB3860
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-CDL DISQUALIFICATION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: HB3861
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: INS CODE-POLICY READABILITY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/19/2024
Bill: HB3862
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-IEP TRANSPARENCY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: HB3863
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: DHS-COMM ON DEPEND AND ADDICT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/27/2023
Bill: HB4088
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: INC TX-UNION DUES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB4202
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 11/01/2023
Bill: HB4237
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: WILDLIFE CD-WLD TURKEY-SHOTGUN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 12, 2024
Last Action Date: 11/06/2024
Bill: HB4432
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/31/2024
Bill: HB4590
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: ANIMAL ADOPTION-FEE WAIVER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0678
Last Action Date: 07/19/2024
Bill: HB4618
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-DIST BOUNDARY CHANGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB4619
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: LAND USE-RAIN&COMPOST SYSTEMS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/19/2024
Bill: HB4620
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: CICAA-ASSESSMENT INCREASES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/19/2024
Bill: HB4750
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-TAX BILL INFORMATION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB4760
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: DHS-CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/31/2024
Bill: HB4927
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: ELECTRONIC BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB4928
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 12, 2024
Last Action Date: 11/06/2024
Bill: HB5096
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-VETERANS-CAREGIVERS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB5254
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: FIREARM OWNERS ID-TRAINING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB5255
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: FLEEING-ATTEMPT ELUDE OFFICER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB5256
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: PERSONNEL-AUTISM PREFERENCE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0699
Last Action Date: 07/22/2024
Bill: HB5312
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB5364
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-MILITARY DEPENDENTS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/19/2024
Bill: HB5365
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: U OF I-DOIT EFFICIENCY REPORT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/19/2024
Bill: HB5366
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: INC TX-529 CONVERSION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 04/05/2024
Bill: HB5367
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: VIDEO GAMING-LICENSEE LOCATION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/26/2024
Bill: HB5596
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: DAY CARE-MILITARY CHILDREN
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0869
Last Action Date: 08/09/2024
Bill: HB5860
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: USA FLAG-DISPLAY BY OFFICIAL
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 11/12/2024
Bill: HB5861
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: USA FLAG-DISPLAY BY OFFICIAL
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 11/12/2024
Bill: HB5865
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: INS-COST SHARING/DRUG REBATES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 11/12/2024
Bill: HB5882
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-GROSS WEIGHT-EXCEPTION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 11/12/2024
Bill: HR0349
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 10/24/2023
Bill: HR0497
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 11/07/2023
Bill: HR0573
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-PATRICIA ANDREASEN
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/06/2024
Bill: HR0574
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-BOY SCOUTS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/03/2024
Bill: HR0583
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted 113-000-000
Last Action Date: 04/30/2024
Bill: HR0607
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-JOLIET/THRIVEWORKS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/20/2024
Bill: HR0641
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-V. REV. N. LUNICH
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 03/05/2024
Bill: HR0646
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-GIRL SCOUTS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/03/2024
Bill: HR0647
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-JOLIET JR COLLEGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/02/2024
Bill: HR0713
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/23/2024
Bill: HJR0048
Chief Sponsor: Harry Benton
ABR - Short Description: JESSE WHITE STATE OF IL BLDG.
Chamber: H
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/24/2024