Gregory Harris

Gregory Harris DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Gregory HarrisDEMDemocrat American politician
68
Years of Age
12
Years of Experience
ILResidence (state)

Gregory S. Harris (born June 5, 1955) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives in the 13th district from 2007 to 2023. Harris announced that he would not seek reelection in November 2021.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
University of Colorado
Attended
1977
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Majority Leader
Illinois State House of Representatives
2019 - 2023
Representative
Illinois State House of Representatives
2006 - 2023
Assistant Majority Leader
Illinois State House of Representatives
2017 - 2018
Majority Conference Chair
Illinois State House of Representatives
2017
Chief of Staff
48th Ward Chicago Alderman Mary Ann Smith
1992 - 2006
President
Open Hand Chicago
1989 - 1991
Executive Vice President
National Home Furnishings Association
1988 - 1989
Vice President
Industry Affairs, National Home Furnishings Association
1985 - 1988
Other Experience1 - 30 of 30
Chair
Lesbians and Gays in Government
Current
Co-Chair
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Substance Use/Abuse Task Force, City of Chicago
Current
Honorary Board Member
Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter
Current
Honorary Board Member
Interfaith Ministry for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Current
Member
Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Current
Member
Board, Non-Profit Financial Assistance Center
Current
Member
AIDS Legal Council
Current
Member
Crystal Meth Task Force
Current
Member
Chicago Area, HIV Service Planning Council
Current
Member
Board, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights
Current
President
AIDS Walk Chicago
Current
Former Chair
Human Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Appropriations for Human Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Subcommittee on Wages and Rates, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Restorative Justice Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Gaming, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Health and Life Insurance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Healthcare Availability Access, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Environment Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
House Budget Oversight Panel, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Aging Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Property and Casualty Insurance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Executive Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Subcommittee on Facilities, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Insurance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Tourism and Conventions Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Appropriations for Human Services, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Subcommittee on Assistance and Benefits, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Appropriations for Public Safety Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
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