FARMWORKERS DAY

What it does

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

Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.

Every action

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

1. Mar 20, 2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2. Mar 24, 2026CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
3. Apr 27, 2026CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
4. May 5, 2026CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
5. May 6, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
6. May 14, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
7. May 14, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
8. May 30, 2026HouseResolution Adopted 096-005-000
9. May 30, 2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
10. May 30, 2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

Roll calls

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

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Democrats.

• Edgar González, Jr.D Primary sponsor · District 23