HJR0086 Summary

• Acknowledges that systemic racism persists in Illinois government and affects minorities working as legislators, lobbyists, staff, and campaign workers

• Recognizes that minorities often fear speaking out about racism due to potential career consequences and feel unsafe in the workplace despite existing anti-racism policies

• Commits supporters of the resolution to work toward changing the culture of racism in state government and to challenge all elected officials, candidates, and staff to do better in the upcoming election cycle

• Directs distribution of suitable copies of the resolution to all General Assembly members, the Illinois Congressional Delegation, and the President of the United States