Illinois · House Resolution 17 · 103rd General Assembly

HALL OF FAME-BILLY PIERCE

  1. Introduced Jan 18, 2023
  2. In committee Jan 31, 2023
  3. Adopted by the House May 2, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Urges the National Baseball Hall of Fame Golden Days Era committee to vote to enshrine Walter William "Billy" Pierce in his rightful place as a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Resolves that Billy Pierce is deserving of the honor and recognition that accrues to those whose names are called to membership in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Recognizes Billy Pierce on his accomplishments and accolades achieved throughout his life.

Every action

9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  5. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 010-000-000 · House Executive
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  7. HouseResolution Adopted
  8. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  9. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 19, 2023 House Executive Executive - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 2

Passed 10–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 3 Democrats.

All 3 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.