Illinois State Senate District 15
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 15
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How well are you represented? Sen. Harris' voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) was present at or voted on 20 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a South Cook News analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris urges railroad companies to work with minority-owned businesses
To encourage diversity in the transportation industry, State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Harvey) is sponsoring legislation that urges the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to submit procurement goals for female-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned and small business enterprises.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris announces state grant that provides tax relief for South Suburbs
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) recently announced a state grant that provides tax relief for several communities in his district. “I am happy to announce several school districts in the South Suburbs will receive property tax relief,” Harris said.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris congratulates newly elected Senate President Harmon
Following the election of a new Senate President, Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) offered the following statement: “I would like to offer my most sincere congratulations to Senator Harmon for becoming the next Senate President.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris: State grant will help firefighters save lives and homes
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III recently announced that the office of the State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the competitive Small Equipment Grant program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris creates access to statewide construction projects for minority businesses
Minority owned business will be required to be included in statewide construction projects under a proposal sponsored by Senator Napoleon Harris, III. (D-Harvey) was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris donates $2,500 to the Rocky Clark Scholarship Fund
On Tuesday’s National Day of Giving, State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Chicago) attended the Rocky Clark Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser at South Suburban College and donated $2,500 to the Rocky Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Dec. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris to assists Will County residents with winter clothing drive.
State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Chicago) will help Will County residents stay warm during the winter by partnering with fellow lawmakers to launch a winter clothing drive.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris: It is important to tap into the Illinois Apprenticeship Initiative
Minority owned businesses looking to participate in the Rebuild Illinois construction plan could soon find it easier to meet Business Enterprise Program (BEP) requirements under a proposal sponsored by Senator Napoleon Harris, III. (D-Harvey).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris: We still can’t trust the NCAA
State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Harvey) urged lawmakers across the county to continue pressuring the NCAA to allow student athletes to receive compensation for the use of their names, images, and likenesses.
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act in relation to the dissemination of criminal record information goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act in relation to the dissemination of criminal record information will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2078 actions on Aug. 22
The following actions were taken on Aug. 22 in the House on House bill HB2078 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1599 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1599 ("consumer fraud-criminal record"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Napoleon Harris, III sponsors or co-sponsors 43 bills
Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) sponsored seven bills in the second quarter of 2019, six less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 36 bills, equal to the average, according to a South Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the School Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.