HB5515 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CHI PARK DIST-PUBLIC GARDEN
Last Action

4/10/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Chicago Park District Act. Authorizes the Chicago Park District, in collaboration with the botanic gardens authorized under the Forest Preserve Botanic Gardens Act, to establish, maintain, and manage small public gardens throughout the City of Chicago. Provides that each public garden shall include a native landscape aimed at protecting butterfly populations that migrate through the City of Chicago. Defines "Illinois native plants" and "native landscape".
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
3/25/2026HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
3/25/2026HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 State Government Administration Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/25/2026HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
3/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
3/27/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/08/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/08/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/09/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
4/10/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2026SenateReferred to Assignments