Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois SR689: DOLORES HUERTA DAY
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
Declares April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice and her enduring impact on generations of activists and working families. Commends Dolores Huerta for her extraordinary contributions to civil rights, labor rights, gender equity, and social justice. Recognizes her resilience in sharing her story and her commitment to uplifting the experiences of women whose narratives have too often been overlooked.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:
SR0689LRB104 21230 LAW 35831 r SR0689 LRB104 21230 LAW 35831 r SR0689 LRB104 21230 LAW 35831 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta, born in Dawson, New Mexico on April 10, 1930, has dedicated her life to advancing justice, dignity, and equal rights for working people across the United States; and WHEREAS, Inspired by the values of service and community instilled by her family, Dolores Huerta began her advocacy in California's Central Valley, where as a young teacher, she witnessed firsthand the poverty, hunger, and exploitation endured by the children of farmworkers; and WHEREAS, Determined to address the systemic injustices facing working families, Dolores Huerta became a leader in the Community Service Organization in Stockton, co-founding its chapter in 1955 and spearheading efforts to expand voting access, secure neighborhood improvements, and build political power for Latino communities; and WHEREAS, Through this work, Dolores Huerta helped form the Agricultural Workers Association and later co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962, which became the United Farm Workers, a historic multiracial coalition of Filipino, Mexican, and other immigrant laborers fighting for basic rights and humane working conditions; and SR0689- 2 -LRB104 21230 LAW 35831 r SR0689 - 2 - LRB104 21230 LAW 35831 r SR0689 - 2 - LRB104 21230 LAW 35831 r WHEREAS, Dolores Huerta played a central role in …
Sponsors
- Celina Villanueva (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Cristina Castro (D, 22)
- Omar Aquino (D, 2)
- Michael E. Hastings (D, 19)
- David Koehler (D, 46)
- Rachel Ventura (D, 43)
- Laura Ellman (D, 21)
- Mattie Hunter (D, 3)
- Javier L. Cervantes (D, 1)
- Mike Porfirio (D, 11)
- Mark L. Walker (D, 27)
- Mike Simmons (D, 7)
Latest actions
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Common questions
- What is SR689?
- SR689 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): DOLORES HUERTA DAY.
- What does SR689 do?
- Declares April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice and her enduring impact on generations of activists and working families. Commends Dolores Huerta for her extraordinary contributions to civil rights, labor rights, gender equity, and social justice. Recognizes her resilience in sharing her story and her commitment to uplifting the experiences of women whose narratives have too often been overlooked.
- What is the status of SR689?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR689?
- Celina Villanueva (D, 12), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR689?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=689&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114
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