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La Shawn Ford
IL House District 8
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 42Criminal Justice & Policing 39Healthcare 33Economy & Taxes 25Social Services & Welfare 22Education 17Labor & Employment 17Environment & Energy 14Housing 13Civil Rights & Liberties 11Technology & Privacy 11Banking & Finance 7Elections & Voting 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Agriculture 6Foreign Policy & Trade 4Gun Policy 3Other 3Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL House District 8 current
Illinois |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2007 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,564 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3286 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RECORDS | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5310 — JUV CT-TRANSFER-VENUE | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4464 — INS-DENTAL COVERAGE REIMBURSE | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4533 — MONEY TRANSMITTER DREAM DONATE | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4203 — INS CD-CANCER SCREENINGS | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4714 — CHILDREN'S MENTAL HLTH ACT | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4689 — NE IL WATER GOVERNANCE REPORT | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4647 — CIVIC CENTER-BIDDING THRESHOLD | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4722 — WILL DEPOSITORY-CIRCUIT CLERK | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4304 — HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4571 — CTY CD-AFFORDABLE HOUSING | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5365 — DISABILITY-DECISION MAKING | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4770 — CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5435 — SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE REQS | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2270 — TRANSPORTATION-TECH | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4909 — PEN CD-IMRF-EMPLOYEE | Not voting | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5093 — HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5466 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE LOAN | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4560 — TREASURER-PRESENTMENT WARRANTY | Not voting | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5317 — EPA-ORPHAN UST CLEANUP | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5387 — IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3433 — DNR-FLOOD RISK REDUC PIL PROJ | Not voting | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5204 — EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL | Not voting | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4667 — COUNTIES CD-RECORDING FEES | Not voting | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5487 — LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (70 as lead sponsor)
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HR 961
IL · —
CONGRATS-CONGRESSMAN DAVIS
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HR 947
IL · —
MEMORIAL-JULIUS C. THOMAS III
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HR 929
IL · —
IDR-PROPERTY TAX STUDY
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HR 869
IL · —
CONGRATS-IRISH CARDIAC SOCIETY
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HR 273
IL · —
MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION
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HR 845
IL · —
MEMORIAL-KALEB DEER
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HR 104
IL · —
CONGRATS-CHICAGO NHS
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HR 57
IL · —
LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION
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HR 533
IL · —
MEMORIAL-JOSEPH CALDWELL
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HR 514
IL · —
MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ
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