Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HJR66: OAC-REP. FLYNN CURRIE PORTRAIT
Status: In committee, July 2, 2026
Urges the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to oversee the design and creation of a portrait for the State Capitol Building of the late former State Representative and House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazer in State politics whose work improved the lives of countless Illinoisans and expanded opportunities for generations of women.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 7, 2026:
HJ0066LRB104 21807 LAW 37527 r HJ0066 LRB104 21807 LAW 37527 r HJ0066 LRB104 21807 LAW 37527 r HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the members of the Illinois General Assembly recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by exceptional officials and citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Former State Representative and House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie was a 40-year veteran of the Illinois House of Representatives and the first woman to hold the post of Majority Leader of the Illinois House; and WHEREAS, Rep. Flynn Currie was born the daughter of Francis and Elsie Flynn in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on May 3, 1940; at the age of seven, she and her family moved to Chicago's South Side, where she attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School and the University of Chicago Lab High School; she attended the University of Chicago before withdrawing to marry in 1960; she later returned, earning her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Political Science in 1968 and 1973, respectively, while raising young children; and WHEREAS, Rep. Flynn Currie was first elected to the Illinois House's 24th District in 1978, becoming one of just 21 women then in the Illinois General Assembly; her district changed to the 26th District in 1983 and the 25th District in HJ0066- 2 -LRB104 21807 …
Sponsors
- Robyn Gabel (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D, 7)
- Ann M. Williams (D, 11)
- Carol Ammons (D, 103)
- Dagmara Avelar (D, 85)
- Diane Blair-Sherlock (D, 46)
- Amy Briel (D, 76)
- Mary Beth Canty (D, 54)
- Kelly M. Cassidy (D, 14)
- Sharon Chung (D, 91)
- Margaret Croke (D, 12)
- Lisa Davis (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
- : Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
- : Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
- : Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
- : Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions
- : Approved for Consideration Assignments
- : Referred to Assignments
- : Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
- : Arrive in Senate
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Votes
- Resolution Adopted (May 29, 2026): 85 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee (May 20, 2026): 7 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HJR66?
- HJR66 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): OAC-REP. FLYNN CURRIE PORTRAIT.
- What does HJR66 do?
- Urges the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to oversee the design and creation of a portrait for the State Capitol Building of the late former State Representative and House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazer in State politics whose work improved the lives of countless Illinoisans and expanded opportunities for generations of women.
- What is the status of HJR66?
- In committee as of July 2, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments (July 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR66?
- Robyn Gabel (D, 18), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR66?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=66&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=114
Source: official Illinois record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.