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Terra Costa Howard was present for 100% of House votes in February

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Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-48) voted on 100 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in February.

Terra Costa Howard cast six "yea" votes and one "no" vote during the month. Howard also did not vote "present", which signifies a refusal to take sides.

As of 2016, Illinois legislators earned a base salary of $67,836 annually, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Lawmakers in the state recently gave themselves a $1,600 pay raise, bringing the annual base salary up to $69,466.

In addition, they receive a $111 per diem each day that the legislature meets in Springfield, which is typically approximately 70 days each year.

The 101st Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to continue meeting through December 31.

Rep. Terra Costa Howard's voting record for February 2019

Bill NumberDateDescriptionVote
S.B. 00012019-02-14MINIMUM WAGE/INCOME TAX CREDITNo
S.J.R. 00172019-02-14APPOINT LEGISLATIVE INSP GENYea
H.J.R. 00252019-02-27LARRY MILLS MEMORIAL HIGHWAYYea
H.J.R. 00212019-02-27SGT. GREGORY MEMORIAL RD.Yea
H.J.R. 00172019-02-27TROOPER LAMBERT MEMORIAL HGHWYYea
H.J.R. 00182019-02-27EXTEND-TRADE POLICY TASK FORCEYea
H.J.R. 00142019-02-27TROOPER WARNER MEMORIAL WAYYea

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