March 16, 2022
Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones, D. Dist. 29, introduced HB0378. The bill was passed in the Illinois House and now goes to the Illinois Senate, where Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, D. Dist. 15, is lead sponsor for the bill. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SEAN HOWARD
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Black owned media procurement bill passes House
An amendment to the Illinois Procurement Code would increase the percentage that Black-owned media receives from state agencies in media purchases. Currently, the Illinois Procurement Code allows for state agencies to set aside 10% of their media purchasing for Black media. The HB0378 would increase that number to 20%.Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones, D. Dist. 29, introduced the Illinois House Bill 0378 on Jan. 29, 2021. On March 3, 2022, it was voted on in the Illinois House and passed 72-23. Now the bill is in the Senate awaiting a vote.