Will Davis (Illinois politician)

Not to be confused with Will Davis (Virginia politician).
For other people with the same name, see William Davis (disambiguation).
Will Davis
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 30th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2003
Preceded byHarold Murphy
Personal details
Born
William Quincy Davis

(1968-07-02) July 2, 1968 (age 56)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale (BA)
Governors State University (MPA)

William Quincy Davis (born July 2, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 30th District since January 8, 2003.[1] He is a member of the Illinois House Legislative Black Caucus.[2]

Early life and education

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Davis was born on July 2, 1968, in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1989, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree Political Science in three years. In 2009, Davis completed his Master of Public Administration Degree at Governors State University. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and a founding member of the Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition.[3]

Political career

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Davis began serving in the Illinois House of Representatives on January 8, 2003. He is the Chair of the Health and Healthcare Disparities committee and Vice-Chairman of the Appropriations Elementary and Secondary Education committee. He also serves on the International Trade and Commerce, Labor, and Railroad Safety committees.

In 2005, Davis worked on legislation to increase access to quality and affordable health care for children, regardless of income. He also helped create the Illinois Cares Rx program, filling the gap in Medicare Part D coverage and ensuring that Illinois' senior citizens and disabled persons receive the best coverage possible under the federal plan.

Davis also supported House Bill 750, which would increase the education foundation level by $1,000 per pupil. This while providing $2.4 billion in property tax relief statewide.

In 2007 he sponsored legislation that would require Illinois public schools to begin each day with a moment of silence. The controversial bill passed the Illinois General Assembly but was vetoed by the Governor Blagojevich.[4] Both Houses of the General Assembly voted to override the governor's veto and the bill became Illinois law.[5]

On July 31, 2017 Davis was appointed a member of the Trade Policy Task Force for a term ending December 31, 2018.[6] The Trade Policy Task Force's function is to analyze important issues relative to the growth of international trade and make recommendations to Congress, the United States Trade Representative, and the White House National Trade Council regarding trade policy. The Task Force also promotes Illinois as a market for exporting and importing.[7]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Davis is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[8]

  • (Chairman of) Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee (HAPE)
  • Appropriations - Public Safety (HAPP)
  • Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
  • Executive Committee (HEXC)
  • International Trade & Commerce (HITC)
  • Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
  • Minority Impact Analysis Subcommittee (HLBR-MIAS)

Electoral history

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Illinois 30th State House District Democratic Primary, 2002[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis 4,822 32.82
Democratic Brenda L. Thompson 4,200 28.58
Democratic Richard F. Kelly Jr. 2,364 16.09
Democratic Willis A. Harris 1,761 11.98
Democratic Kevin J. Whitney 986 6.71
Democratic Ronald V. Cummings 561 3.82
Total votes 14,694 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2002[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis 19,419 79.56
Republican Willie Jordan Jr. 4,988 20.44
Total votes 24,407 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2004[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 31,686 100.0
Total votes 31,686 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2006[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 20,001 100.0
Total votes 20,001 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2008[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 31,811 100.0
Total votes 31,811 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2010[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 22,546 99.33
Write-in votes Keith Price 151 0.67
Total votes 22,697 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2012[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 32,246 100.0
Total votes 32,246 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2014[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 27,637 100.0
Total votes 27,637 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2016[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 34,641 100.0
Total votes 34,641 100.0
Illinois 30th State House District General Election, 2018[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William "Will" Davis (incumbent) 25,787 100.0
Total votes 25,787 100.0

References

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  1. ^ "IL State House 030". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Illinois House Democrats". Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  3. ^ "William Davis (D) 30th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  4. ^ Zorn, Eric (2007-10-11). "Why no noise over school silence bill?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  5. ^ "Public Act 095-0680". Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System. 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  6. ^ Wolff, Jonathan P., ed. (October 31, 2018). "Trade Policy Task Force" (PDF). Expiration and Vacancy Report for the Governor of Illinois. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 376. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  7. ^ Gruber, Amanda (August 1, 2018). "Publication 425: State Board and Commission Descriptions" (PDF). Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 569. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  8. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  9. ^ "Election Results 2002 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  10. ^ "Election Results 2002 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "Election Results 2004 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "Election Results 2006 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  13. ^ "Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  14. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  15. ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  16. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  17. ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  18. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
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