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HJR0046Introduced in the House

LITTLE PALESTINE WAY

Passed

Introduced by Lisa Davis, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Designates Harlem Avenue in Chicago from 79th Street to 111th Street as Little Palestine Way in honor of the countless contributions of the Palestinian-American community. Commends both past and present generations of Palestinian-American leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, cultural organizers, women's organizations, faith leaders, and families for ensuring that Harlem Avenue remains a thriving hub of Palestinian-American life, identity, and contribution in Illinois.

Where it stands

Adopted Both Houses

June 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Motion To Adopt · May 31, 2026

51

Yes

1

No

7

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  7. Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  11. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  23. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; Rep. Robyn Gabel

  24. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 073-034-000

  25. Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 011-004-000

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  27. Resolution Adopted 076-033-000

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  29. Arrive in Senate

  30. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  31. Referred to Assignments

  32. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  33. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 29, 2026

  35. 3/5 Vote Required

  36. Resolution Adopted; 051-001-000

  37. Adopted Both Houses

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