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 Hernandez sponsored in the first quarter.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1555 | Jan. 30 | CHILDREN-TECH |
| HB1556 | Jan. 30 | EDUCATION-TECH |
| HB1557 | Jan. 30 | SOS-LITERACY & ENGLISH CLASSES |
| HB1558 | Jan. 30 | UNIV OF IL-STUDENT TRUSTEE |
| HB1559 | Jan. 30 | SCH CD-MEDIA LITERACY |
| HB1560 | Jan. 30 | DESIGNATIONS-STATE LANGUAGE |
| HB1653 | Feb. 1 | ANTI-WAGE THEFT-STATE CONTRACT |
| HB2118 | Feb. 6 | MEDICAID-TRAFFICKING VICTIMS |
| HB2255 | Feb. 7 | BUSINESS-TECH |
| HB2448 | Feb. 13 | FRANCHISEE COUNSEL REQUIREMENT |
| HB2457 | Feb. 13 | VEH CD-PROSTATE CANCER PLATES |
| HB2691 | Feb. 14 | RETENTION OF IL STUDENTS ACT |
| HB2692 | Feb. 14 | $ISBE-ENGLISH LEARNER SOFTWARE |
| HB2894 | Feb. 14 | COVERING ALL KIDS INSURANCE |
| HB3308 | March 21 | SPORTS WAGERING-TECH |
| HB3428 | Feb. 15 | PEN CD-PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS |
| HB424 | March 25 | EDUCATION-TECH |
| HJR27 | Feb. 6 | DREAM ACT-PASS |
| HJR51 | March 25 | ICE MONITORING TASK FORCE |
| HJR9 | Jan. 14 | MEDIA LITERACY TASK FORCE |
| HR205 | March 19 | ICE MONITORING TASK FORCE |
| HR87 | Feb. 6 | CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS-FUNDING |
| HR88 | Feb. 6 | IEP BI-LINGUAL INTERPRETERS |
| HB3096 | Feb. 15 | PTELL-REFERENDUM |
The following table shows the bills to which Hernandez was added as a co-sponsor in the first quarter.
| Bill Number | Sponsors | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1115 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH |
| HB123 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1442 | Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-56) | INS CODE-BIRTH CONTROL |
| HB1482 | Rep. Tony McCombie (R-71) | CRIM CODE-AGG BAT-EMPLOYEES |
| HB1553 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | JUV CT-SPECIAL IMMIGRANT MINOR |
| HB1637 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | IMMIGRATION STATUS-ACCESS |
| HB1653 | Rep. Celina Villanueva (D-21) | ANTI-WAGE THEFT-STATE CONTRACT |
| HB2040 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | FOR-PROFIT CORRECTIONAL |
| HB2079 | Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39) | REVENUE-VENDOR |
| HB2085 | Rep. Gregory Harris (D-13) | INC TX-WATER'S EDGE |
| HB2085 | Rep. Gregory Harris (D-13) | INC TX-WATER'S EDGE |
| HB2135 | Rep. Keith R. Wheeler (R-50) | CRIM PROSECUTIONS-SEX OFFENSES |
| HB2148 | Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) | MHDDAA-DEV DISABIL WORKER WAGE |
| HB2152 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | MENTAL HEALTH ACTION ON CAMPUS |
| HB2156 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | CONS FRAUD-REBATE CARD-FEES |
| HB2158 | Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-29) | FIRE DEPT CONTRACTOR LOGOS |
| HB2176 | Rep. Celina Villanueva (D-21) | NOTARY PUBLIC-NOTICE |
| HB2191 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | DHS-EARLY INTERVENTION RATES |
| HB2215 | Rep. Lance Yednock (D-76) | FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING |
| HB2219 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | SCH CD-ROE-GRANT PROGRAMS |
| HB2234 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | SCH CD-PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| HB2259 | Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12) | DHFS-MCO PREFERRED DRUG LISTS |
| HB2265 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | SCH CD-CIVICS COURSE |
| HB2267 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | ELECTED CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD |
| HB2298 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | NONPROFIT BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
| HB2299 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | EVICTION-SEAL & IMPOUND FILE |
| HB2343 | Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) | HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT |
| HB2343 | Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) | HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT |
| HB2343 | Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) | HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT |
| HB2400 | Rep. Arthur Turner (D-9) | CD CORR-PATHWAY TO COMMUNITY |
| HB246 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Heather A. Steans (D-7) | SCH CD-HISTORY-LGBT |
| HB2482 | Rep. Dave Severin (R-117) | VEH CD-IN GOD WE TRUST PLATES |
| HB2486 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | MENTAL HLTH MODERNIZATION ACT |
| HB2495 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT |
| HB252 | Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | HUM RIGHTS-EMPLOYER-DEFINITION |
| 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 |
| HB2548 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | VETERANS' AFFAIRS-FIELD OFFICE |
| HB2572 | Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12) | MEDICAID-MENTAL HEALTH-YOUTH |
| HB2637 | Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12) | MEDICAID-SUPPORTIVE FACILITIES |
| HB2649 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | INCARCERATED PARENTS-CHILDREN |
| HB2710 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | BEHAVIOR ANALYST-LICENSURE |
| HB2776 | Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D-40) | AGING-HOMEMAKER SERVICES-WAGES |
| HB282 | Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) | OIL & GAS-WELL |
| HB2838 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | WAGE PAYMENT-DIRECT CONTRACTOR |
| HB2845 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | MEDICAID-AUTISM SPECTRUM |
| HB2847 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | ORGAN DONOR PROTECTIONS |
| HB2899 | Rep. Sam Yingling (D-62) | ENVIRONMENT-ALTERNATE FUELS |
| HB296 | Rep. David McSweeney (R-52) | VEH CD-RED LIGHT CAMERA STUDY |
| HB2983 | Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27) | YOUTH HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION |
| HB3013 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | PEN CD-DOWNSTATE POLICE INVEST |
| HB3021 | Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) | $IEMA-SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| HB3021 | Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) | $IEMA-SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| HB3021 | Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish (D-16) | $IEMA-SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| HB3027 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | MEDICAID-ADJUNCTIVE DENTAL |
| HB3056 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND FAIRNESS |
| HB3056 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND FAIRNESS |
| HB3056 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND FAIRNESS |
| HB3088 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | STATE AGENCY BONUS PROHIBITION |
| HB3112 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | WORK COMP MRSA EMPLOYMENT |
| HB3129 | Rep. Mary E. Flowers (D-31) | TANF-GRANT AMOUNTS |
| HB3196 | Rep. Celina Villanueva (D-21) | IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE |
| HB3196 | Rep. Celina Villanueva (D-21) | IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE |
| HB3217 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | ASIAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMM |
| HB3308 | Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D-23); Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112); Rep. André Thapedi (D-32); Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24); Rep. Robert Rita (D-28) | SPORTS WAGERING-TECH |
| HB3320 | Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D-40) | DENTAL SERVICE PLAN EXEMPTION |
| HB3331 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | HOUSING-GRANTS TO HOMELESS |
| HB3332 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | INC TX-RENTAL-EX FELONS |
| HB334 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | SCH CD-CHI CHARTER SCH |
| HB3340 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | SUBMINIMUM WAGE PHASE-OUT |
| HB3343 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | SNAP RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM |
| HB3354 | Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D-23) | PEN CD-DNST FIRE-TIER 2 |
| HB3394 | Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) | BUS CORP-BOARD RACE SEX |
| HB3405 | Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) | GRATUITIES-RETENTION-PROHIBIT |
| HB3427 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | WATER HEATER SAFETY VALVE ACT |
| HB3495 | Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-56) | CHILD CARE-ACTIVE SHOOTER PLAN |
| 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 |
| HB3506 | Rep. Celina Villanueva (D-21) | HOSPITALS-PATIENT FINANCES |
| HB3531 | Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81) | HOSPITALS-SURROGACY CONTRACTS |
| HB354 | Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-54) | PROP TX-BD OF REVIEW RESOURCES |
| HB3550 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | SCH CD-SEX EDUCATION-CONSENT |
| 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 |
| HB3606 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | STUDENT ONLINE PROTECTION |
| HB3624 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | CLEAN ENERGY JOBS-TECH |
| HB3663 | Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) | LIMITED COOPERATIVE ASSOC ACT |
| HB3754 | Rep. Gregory Harris (D-13) | $FY20 DVA OCE |
| HB4 | Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) | MEDICAID-DOULA SERVICES |
| HB465 | Rep. Gregory Harris (D-13) | REGULATION-TECH |
| HB53 | Rep. Mary E. Flowers (D-31) | DRUG MANUFACTURER-DISCLOSURES |
| HB57 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | $DEPT AGRIC-TECH |
| HB823 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | IDPH-PHLEBOTOMY-TRAINING |
| HB827 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD |
| HB833 | Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44) | PROP TX-SENIOR HOMESTEAD |
| HB834 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) | EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY |
| HB836 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | GUARDIANS-MINOR:NON-US PARENT |
| HB889 | Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-74) | INS CODE-TICK-BORNE DISEASE |
| 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 |
| HB928 | Rep. André Thapedi (D-32) | 2020 CENSUS GRANT PROGRAM ACT |
| HJR24 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2); Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) | CITIZENSHIP-U.S. ADOPTEES |
| HR111 | Rep. Tim Butler (R-87) | PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MNTH |
| HR126 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | LCPL. GUTIERREZ-TRUMP PLAZA |
| HR145 | Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112) | CONGRATS-MARC PARKER |
| HR166 | Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) | ENCOURAGE MILKWEED GROWTH |
| HR221 | Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) | GREAT LAKES APPRECIATION DAY |
| HR237 | Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33) | MEMORIAL-JOHN P. RIVERA |
| HR241 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | DACA LEGISLATION-U.S. CONGRESS |
| HR243 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | CENSUS AWARENESS DAY |
| HR243 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | CENSUS AWARENESS DAY |
| HR72 | Rep. Monica Bristow (D-111) | BUY AMERICAN/ILLINOIS STEEL |
| HR85 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | PAY EQUITY DAY |
| SB1290 | Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22); Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | IMMIGRANT TENANT PROTECTION |
| SB1378 | Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40); Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | JURIES-UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION |
| SB1480 | Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29); Rep. Bob Morgan (D-58) | LINE OF DUTY BURIAL BENEFIT |
| SB167 | Sen. Neil Anderson (R-36); Rep. Tony McCombie (R-71) | DENTAL SERVICE |
| SB39 | Sen. John G. Mulroe (D-10); Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | PROP TX-POLICE AND FIRE |
| SJR14 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | HOME BIRTH CRISIS COMMITTEE |
| HB2502 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | PEN CD-ARTS 4 & 6-TRANSFER |
| HB2502 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | PEN CD-ARTS 4 & 6-TRANSFER |
| HB2502 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | PEN CD-ARTS 4 & 6-TRANSFER |
| HB2723 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | CHILD WELFARE WORKFORCE |
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