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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 5093 — HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4911 — VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3113 — CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 862 — STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 111 — $FY 2027 BUDGET | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2371 — DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2371 — DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3398 — CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2715 — OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5021 — GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2335 — VEH CD-VARIOUS | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5228 — WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3772 — EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 741 — FARMWORKERS DAY | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4537 — LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5187 — SW IL METRO/REGION PLANNING | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4537 — LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5364 — DHFS-INSPECTOR GENERAL | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3772 — SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4537 — LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 727 — EQUAL PAY DAY | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5574 — DHFS-PACE-OUTREACH & EDUCATION | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3880 — SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICE | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4365 — METRO SANITARY DIST-RENAMING | Yea | May 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3942 — JUV CT-YOUTH RELEASE | Yea | May 30, 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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