HB5515Introduced in the House
CHI PARK DIST-PUBLIC GARDEN
Introduced by Yolanda Morris, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Chicago Park District Act. Authorizes the Chicago Park District, in collaboration with the botanic gardens authorized under the Forest Preserve Botanic Gardens Act, to establish, maintain, and manage small public gardens throughout the City of Chicago. Provides that each public garden shall include a native landscape aimed at protecting butterfly populations that migrate through the City of Chicago. Defines "Illinois native plants" and "native landscape".
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 9, 2026
98
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 State Government Administration Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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