Rep. La Shawn Ford

Co-sponsor HJR CA39

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

ELECTIONS-RACE AND GENDER

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure related to voting, shall be imposed or applied by the State or any political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the State to vote on account of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, or status as a member of a language minority. Effective upon being declared adopted.

In committee May 3, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR CA34

In committee · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

ELECTIONS-RACE AND GENDER

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure related to voting, shall be imposed or applied by the State or any political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the State to vote on account of sex, race, color, or status as a member of a language minority. Effective upon being declared adopted.

In committee May 3, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 3224

Failed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

JUV CT-PROBATION

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Deletes provision that the period of probation for a minor who is found to be guilty for an offense which is a forcible felony, other than first degree murder or a Class X felony, shall be at least 5 years.

Failed Mar 27, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJR 3

Passed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

PROCLAIMS-WELCOME VIETNAM VET

Proclaims March 30, 2013 and March 30, 2014 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in the State of Illinois.

Passed Mar 25, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 901

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

MEMORIAL - REV. MINTER, SR.

Mourns the death of Rev. Cleven Minter, Sr. of Chicago.

Passed Mar 6, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 847

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

HONORS - REV JESSE JACKSON SR

Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. as one of America's foremost civil rights, religious, and political figures.

Passed Feb 20, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 817

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZE- BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Recognizes Black History Month and brings attention to the continued issues within the African American community.

Passed Feb 18, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 779

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

POOR PEOPLES CAMPAIGN '68

Recognizes the Poor People's Campaign of 1968.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 778

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

WAR ON POVERTY - 50YRS

Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty.

Passed Jan 29, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 853

Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Gasoline Storage Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning volatile combustibles.

Signed into law Jan 7, 2014 1 co-sponsor