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 Yingling sponsored in the first quarter.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1496 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1497 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1498 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1499 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1500 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1501 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1502 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1503 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1504 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1505 | Jan. 29 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB1506 | Jan. 29 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB1507 | Jan. 29 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB1508 | Jan. 29 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB1509 | Jan. 29 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH |
| HB1510 | Jan. 29 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1511 | Jan. 29 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1512 | Jan. 29 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1513 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1514 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1515 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1516 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1517 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1518 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1519 | Jan. 29 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1520 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1521 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1522 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1523 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1524 | Jan. 29 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1525 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1526 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1527 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1528 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1529 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1530 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1531 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1532 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1533 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1534 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1535 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1536 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1537 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1538 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1539 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1540 | Jan. 29 | REVENUE-TECH |
| HB1541 | Jan. 29 | SAFETY-TECH |
| HB1542 | Jan. 29 | SAFETY-TECH |
| HB1543 | Jan. 29 | SAFETY-TECH |
| HB1544 | Jan. 29 | SAFETY-TECH |
| HB1545 | Jan. 29 | SAFETY-TECH |
| HB1546 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1547 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1548 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1549 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1550 | Jan. 29 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB2206 | Feb. 7 | LOCAL RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS |
| HB2207 | Feb. 7 | PUBLIC OFFICE-PROHIBITED ACTS |
| HB2208 | Feb. 7 | PROP TX-HOMESTEAD |
| HB2209 | Feb. 7 | PROP TX-TIF INFO ON BILL |
| HB2210 | Feb. 7 | TWP-CONTRACTS BEYOND ELECTIONS |
| HB2211 | Feb. 7 | PROPERTY TAX-REFERENDUM |
| HB2212 | Feb. 7 | PROP TX-ABATEMENT |
| HB2213 | Feb. 7 | PROP TX-SURVIVING SPOUSE |
| HB2214 | Feb. 7 | ELEC CD-COUNTY APPORTIONMENT |
| HB2320 | Feb. 8 | PTELL-EXTENSION LIMITATION |
| HB2899 | Feb. 14 | ENVIRONMENT-ALTERNATE FUELS |
| HB3317 | Feb. 19 | MCHENRY COUNTY-VARIOUS |
| HB348 | March 21 | MCHENRY TWP & DIST DISSOLUTION |
| HB3589 | Feb. 15 | HEALTH-TECH |
| HB3590 | Feb. 15 | INCOME TAX-GAMBLING WINNINGS |
| HB3591 | Feb. 15 | LOCAL GOV-REDUCE STIPENDS |
| HB3593 | Feb. 15 | COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN REMOVAL |
| HB3594 | Feb. 15 | COUNTY OFFICIALS-COMPENSATION |
| HB3595 | Feb. 15 | CNTY OFFICIALS-COMPENSATION |
| HB3596 | Feb. 15 | COUNTY CD-TRANSITIONAL AUDITS |
| HB3597 | Feb. 15 | PROP TX-COUNTY ASSESSOR |
| HB3598 | Feb. 15 | COMPTROLLER-INTERACTIVE MAP |
| HB3599 | Feb. 15 | FOIA-GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS |
| HB3600 | Feb. 15 | PROP TAX-SUBDIVISIONS |
| HB3601 | Feb. 15 | PROPERTY-RETIREMENT COMMUNITY |
| HB3602 | Feb. 15 | UTILITY-COLLECTION NOTICE |
| HB3603 | Feb. 15 | FOIA-GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS |
| HR179 | March 8 | CONGRATS-DR. G. GARY GRACE |
| SB1461 | March 27 | PROP TX-EDUCATION PURPOSES |
| SB90 | March 28 | DRAINAGE DISTRICTS-DISSOLUTION |
The following table shows the bills to which Yingling was added as a co-sponsor in the first quarter.
| Bill Number | Sponsors | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB106 | Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH |
| HB1440 | Rep. Margo McDermed (R-37) | TRACK-SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE |
| HB1441 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | IMPORTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
| HB1482 | Rep. Tony McCombie (R-71) | CRIM CODE-AGG BAT-EMPLOYEES |
| HB1553 | Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) | JUV CT-SPECIAL IMMIGRANT MINOR |
| HB1582 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | BROADBAND PROCURE & DISCLOSURE |
| HB1604 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | TITLE INS-CHOICE OF COMPANY |
| HB2040 | Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) | FOR-PROFIT CORRECTIONAL |
| HB2120 | Rep. Maurice A. West, II (D-67) | PROP TAX-CHARITABLE REHAB |
| HB2134 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | LOCATION SURVEILLANCE |
| HB2176 | Rep. Celina Villanueva (D-21) | NOTARY PUBLIC-NOTICE |
| HB2217 | Rep. William Davis (D-30) | PROP TX-INCOME PRODUCING PROP |
| HB2258 | Rep. David A. Welter (R-75) | SCH CD-REQUIRE HIGH SCH COURSE |
| HB2264 | Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) | AGR-COOPERATIVE TRUST FUND |
| HB2264 | Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) | AGR-COOPERATIVE TRUST FUND |
| HB2264 | Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) | AGR-COOPERATIVE TRUST FUND |
| HB2267 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | ELECTED CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD |
| HB2343 | Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) | HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT |
| HB246 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43); Sen. Heather A. Steans (D-7) | SCH CD-HISTORY-LGBT |
| HB2497 | Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) | CRIM&TRAFFIC ASSESS ACT-FUNDS |
| HB2533 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM |
| HB2541 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | RE-ENTERING CITIZENS CIVIC ED |
| HB2559 | Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN REMOVAL |
| HB2559 | Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN REMOVAL |
| HB2674 | Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D-23) | LIQUOR-CRAFT DISTILLER |
| HB2729 | Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | LAKE CO-BOARD MEMBER SALARIES |
| HB2729 | Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | LAKE CO-BOARD MEMBER SALARIES |
| HB2729 | Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | LAKE CO-BOARD MEMBER SALARIES |
| HB2776 | Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D-40) | AGING-HOMEMAKER SERVICES-WAGES |
| HB2814 | Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) | MEDICAID-MANAGED CARE PAYMENTS |
| HB2847 | Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46) | ORGAN DONOR PROTECTIONS |
| HB29 | Rep. André Thapedi (D-32); Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16) | CONDO/CICA ACT-HOME RULE LIMIT |
| HB2973 | Rep. Mark L. Walker (D-53) | INC TAX-STUDENT LOAN |
| 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 |
| HB3012 | Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-57) | INC TX-CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| HB3217 | Rep. Theresa Mah (D-2) | ASIAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMM |
| HB3301 | Rep. Natalie A. Manley (D-98) | ELIMINATE WILL CO TWP CLERKS |
| HB3331 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | HOUSING-GRANTS TO HOMELESS |
| HB3343 | Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D-6) | SNAP RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM |
| HB3390 | Rep. Diane Pappas (D-45) | KENNEL OPERATION-FIRE ALARMS |
| HB34 | Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-60) | PROP TX-SURVIVING SPOUSE |
| HB3477 | Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-51) | CRIM CD-DISORDERLY CONDUCT |
| HB348 | Rep. David McSweeney (R-52); Rep. Sam Yingling (D-62) | MCHENRY TWP & DIST DISSOLUTION |
| HB350 | Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) | PEN CD-EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS |
| 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 |
| HB3606 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | STUDENT ONLINE PROTECTION |
| HB3620 | Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) | PET SHOP DOG/CAT SOURCING |
| HB3624 | Rep. Ann M. Williams (D-11) | CLEAN ENERGY JOBS-TECH |
| HB3652 | Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-51) | SCH CD-SCH COUNSELOR-COLLEGE |
| HB3711 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | EQUITABLE RESTROOM-BABY CHANGE |
| HB3711 | Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-4) | EQUITABLE RESTROOM-BABY CHANGE |
| HB814 | Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84); Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) | OPEN MEETINGS-TRAINING |
| HB827 | Rep. Robert Martwick (D-19) | COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD |
| 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 |
| HB876 | Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-57) | UTILITIES-DISCLOSURES |
| HB886 | Rep. Mark Batinick (R-97) | SEX OFFENDER REG-BATTERY |
| HB925 | Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | MOBILE HOME-PENALTY AMOUNT |
| 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 |
| HJR43 | Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) | US CONST-ART V-APPLICATION |
| HJR55 | Rep. Bob Morgan (D-58) | ILL. FAMILY ACTION-HATE SPEECH |
| HJRCA27 | Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D-40) | CON AMEND-STATE FINANCE |
| HR157 | Rep. Martin J. Moylan (D-55) | MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION PROCESS |
| HR32 | Rep. David McSweeney (R-52) | NO TAXES ON RETIREMENT INCOME |
| HR85 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | PAY EQUITY DAY |
| SB1218 | Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31); Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN REMOVAL |
| SB1378 | Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40); Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) | JURIES-UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION |
| SJR14 | Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) | HOME BIRTH CRISIS COMMITTEE |
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