CHI PARK DIST-PUBLIC GARDEN House SponsorsRep. Yolonda Morris-Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Michael Crawford and Lisa Davis 3/27/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 70 ILCS 1505/7.08a new 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". 2/6/2026HouseFiled 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