FARMWORKERS DAY
Summary
Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026
Last action May 30, 2026
Floor votes · House May 30, 2026
How they voted
93–5
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 115
May 30, 2026
D
Democratic75
94% Yea
R
Republican40
55% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted 096-005-000
lower
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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