Sonya M. Harper (D) - 104th General Assembly
Sonya M. Harper (D)
Representative
October 2015 - Present
6th District
Member Details
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5971
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 925-6580
(773) 925-6584 Fax
Biography
Executive director, Grow Greater Englewood; president, Sharper PR Communications; B.J., Journalism and Broadcast News, University of Missouri-Columbia; founder, Wood Street Meet and Greet Community Garden; community organizer, Resident Association of Greater Englewood; community representative, Local School Council, Lindblom Math and Science Academy; co-founder and campaign director, Englewood Votes!; former director of outreach, Growing Home Inc.; former news producer, Fox 19, KOMU-TV, KOPN.
Associated Senator:
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB0064 | Sonya M. Harper | HEMP REGULATION REFORM | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0065 | Sonya M. Harper | UNLAWFUL POSSESSION PROPERTY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0782 | Sonya M. Harper | REGULATION-TECH | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB1223 | Sonya M. Harper | RACIAL IMPACT NOTE-PREPARATION | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1227 | Sonya M. Harper | ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1228 | Sonya M. Harper | MEDICAL CANNABIS-TAX | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1229 | Sonya M. Harper | MEDICAL-PROHIBIT ADVANCE BILL | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1230 | Sonya M. Harper | EPA-AIR QUALITY FUND | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1331 | Sonya M. Harper | NETWORK ADEQUACY-GENETIC MED | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0175 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB1607 | Sonya M. Harper | ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS | H | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 | 10/16/2025 |
| HB1608 | Sonya M. Harper | EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2557 | Sonya M. Harper | CANNABIS DELIVERY LICENSE ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/4/2025 |
| HB2933 | Sonya M. Harper | AG-DROUGHT & CLIMATE-STUDY | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB2946 | Sonya M. Harper | FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3057 | Sonya M. Harper | DEI-EMPLOYMENT-HIGHER ED | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3058 | Sonya M. Harper | GROWING GROWERS FUND | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3060 | Sonya M. Harper | COMMISSION TO END GUN VIOLENCE | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3061 | Sonya M. Harper | CANNABIS HOSPITALITY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/6/2025 |
| HB3064 | Sonya M. Harper | LIMITATIONS-ADULT SEX OFFENSES | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3066 | Sonya M. Harper | DISTRESSED FARMERS ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3067 | Sonya M. Harper | SMALL FARMERS RESTORATION PRGM | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| HB3073 | Sonya M. Harper | FLOOD RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3074 | Sonya M. Harper | CANNABIS-DELIVERY LICENSES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/6/2025 |
| HB3075 | Sonya M. Harper | COSMETOLOGY PRODUCTS HEALTH | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB3329 | Sonya M. Harper | LIMITATIONS-ADULT SEX OFFENSES | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3409 | Sonya M. Harper | COSMETIC PRODUCTS ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 4/23/2025 |
| HB3421 | Sonya M. Harper | PROP TX-EQUITY FUND | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB3433 | Sonya M. Harper | DNR-FLOOD RISK REDUC PIL PROJ | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB3660 | Sonya M. Harper | MISSING PERSONS-AMBER PLUS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3701 | Sonya M. Harper | LOCAL FOOD-GOOD FOOD PROGRAM | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB3782 | Sonya M. Harper | PRIOR AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HR0077 | Sonya M. Harper | SUPPORT-DEI | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0152 | Sonya M. Harper | BLACK FARMERS/GROWERS WEEK | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/31/2025 |
| HR0153 | Sonya M. Harper | RARE DISEASE DAY | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/31/2025 |
| HR0181 | Sonya M. Harper | END GUN VIOLENCE | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/31/2025 |
| HR0237 | Sonya M. Harper | BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0372 | Sonya M. Harper | COMMENDS-FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/22/2025 |
| HR0409 | Sonya M. Harper | GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 5/30/2025 |
| HR0434 | Sonya M. Harper | CONGRATS-DR. M. CONNIE DYER | H | Resolution Adopted | 10/14/2025 |
| HR0468 | Sonya M. Harper | PBC AWARENESS MONTH | H | Assigned to Public Health Committee | 10/15/2025 |
| HR0483 | Sonya M. Harper | MEMORIAL-YOLANDA ORANGE-BERRY | H | Resolution Adopted | 10/14/2025 |
| HR0505 | Sonya M. Harper | FREE PRESS-TRUMP ADMIN. | H | Resolution Adopted 074-033-000 | 10/15/2025 |
| HJR0004 | Sonya M. Harper | BLACK IMMIGRANT TF-EXTENDS | H | Resolution Adopted 080-033-000 | 5/30/2025 |
| HJR0026 | Sonya M. Harper | END GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE | H | Resolution Adopted 078-033-000 | 5/30/2025 |
| HJR0027 | Sonya M. Harper | GOOD FOOD TASK FORCE | H | Adopted Both Houses | 6/1/2025 |
| SB2426 | Laura M. Murphy | TREE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0419 | 8/15/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Conservation | HAGC | Sonya M. Harper (D) | |
| Approp-Public Safety & Infrastruct | HAPP | Rita Mayfield (D) | |
| Energy & Environment | HENG | Carol Ammons (D) | |
| Environmental Justice Subcommittee | HENG-HEJS | Sonya M. Harper (D) | |
| Immigration & Human Rights | SIHR | Barbara Hernandez (D) | |
| Income Tax Subcommittee | HREF-HRIT | Curtis J. Tarver, II (D) | |
| Revenue & Finance | HREF | Curtis J. Tarver, II (D) | |
| Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee | HREF-HRTI | Margaret Croke (D) |
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Bill: HB0064 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: HEMP REGULATION REFORM Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0065 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION PROPERTY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0782 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: REGULATION-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB1223 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: RACIAL IMPACT NOTE-PREPARATION Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1227 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1228 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: MEDICAL CANNABIS-TAX Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1229 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: MEDICAL-PROHIBIT ADVANCE BILL Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1230 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: EPA-AIR QUALITY FUND Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1331 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: NETWORK ADEQUACY-GENETIC MED Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0175 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB1607 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Last Action Date: 10/16/2025 |
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Bill: HB1608 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2557 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS DELIVERY LICENSE ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2933 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: AG-DROUGHT & CLIMATE-STUDY Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB2946 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3057 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: DEI-EMPLOYMENT-HIGHER ED Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3058 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: GROWING GROWERS FUND Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3060 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: COMMISSION TO END GUN VIOLENCE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3061 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS HOSPITALITY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB3064 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: LIMITATIONS-ADULT SEX OFFENSES Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3066 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: DISTRESSED FARMERS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3067 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: SMALL FARMERS RESTORATION PRGM Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: HB3073 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: FLOOD RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3074 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS-DELIVERY LICENSES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB3075 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: COSMETOLOGY PRODUCTS HEALTH Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3329 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: LIMITATIONS-ADULT SEX OFFENSES Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3409 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: COSMETIC PRODUCTS ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/23/2025 |
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Bill: HB3421 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-EQUITY FUND Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3433 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: DNR-FLOOD RISK REDUC PIL PROJ Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3660 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: MISSING PERSONS-AMBER PLUS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3701 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: LOCAL FOOD-GOOD FOOD PROGRAM Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3782 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: PRIOR AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HR0077 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: SUPPORT-DEI Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0152 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: BLACK FARMERS/GROWERS WEEK Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/31/2025 |
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Bill: HR0153 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: RARE DISEASE DAY Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/31/2025 |
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Bill: HR0181 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: END GUN VIOLENCE Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/31/2025 |
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Bill: HR0237 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0372 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/22/2025 |
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Bill: HR0409 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 05/30/2025 |
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Bill: HR0434 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-DR. M. CONNIE DYER Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 10/14/2025 |
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Bill: HR0468 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: PBC AWARENESS MONTH Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Public Health Committee Last Action Date: 10/15/2025 |
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Bill: HR0483 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-YOLANDA ORANGE-BERRY Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 10/14/2025 |
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Bill: HR0505 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: FREE PRESS-TRUMP ADMIN. Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 074-033-000 Last Action Date: 10/15/2025 |
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Bill: HJR0004 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: BLACK IMMIGRANT TF-EXTENDS Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 080-033-000 Last Action Date: 05/30/2025 |
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Bill: HJR0026 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: END GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 078-033-000 Last Action Date: 05/30/2025 |
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Bill: HJR0027 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: GOOD FOOD TASK FORCE Chamber: H Last Action: Adopted Both Houses Last Action Date: 06/01/2025 |
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Bill: SB2426 Chief Sponsor: Laura M. Murphy ABR - Short Description: TREE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0419 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Committee:
Agriculture & Conservation Code: HAGC Chairman: Sonya M. Harper |
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Committee:
Approp-Public Safety & Infrastruct Code: HAPP Chairman: Rita Mayfield |
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Committee:
Energy & Environment Code: HENG Chairman: Carol Ammons |
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Committee:
Environmental Justice Subcommittee Code: HENG-HEJS Chairman: Sonya M. Harper |
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Committee:
Immigration & Human Rights Code: SIHR Chairman: Barbara Hernandez |
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Committee:
Income Tax Subcommittee Code: HREF-HRIT Chairman: Curtis J. Tarver, II |
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Committee:
Revenue & Finance Code: HREF Chairman: Curtis J. Tarver, II |
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Committee:
Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee Code: HREF-HRTI Chairman: Margaret Croke |
