Bills & Legislation

CON AMEND-GOVERNOR TERM LIMITS

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a person may not be elected to the office of Governor for terms totalling more than 8 years. Provides that service prior to the date of the adoption of the amendment shall be considered in the calculation of a person's service. Provides that any person holding the office of Governor at the time of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution who meets the specified term limitation shall be allowed to complete his or her term of office. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Tom WeberRepublican

CONAMEND-REVENUE

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that an additional income tax shall be imposed on individuals in an amount equal to 3% of the portion of the individual's net income that is greater than $1,000,000 for the taxable year. Provides that, of the revenue collected pursuant to those provisions, 50% shall be used to provide property tax relief and 50% shall be distributed to school districts solely on a per pupil basis. Effective upon being declared adopted.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CON AMEND-MUNICIPAL HOME RULE

Proposes to amend the Local Government Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a municipality may become a home rule unit by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the corporate authorities of the municipality (rather than by having a population of more than 25,000 or electing by referendum to become a home rule unit). Provides that a municipality that is a home rule unit may elect not to be a home rule unit by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the corporate authorities of the municipality (rather than by a referendum). Provides that a municipality that is a home rule unit on January 1, 2027 shall remain a home rule unit until the municipality elects not to be a home rule unit. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

CONAMEND-VETO SESSION

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, when the House of Representatives or the Senate convenes in veto session, it may consider only the following legislative measures: bills that have been vetoed by the Governor; bills that have been returned by the Governor with specific recommendations for change; items of appropriation that have been reduced or vetoed by the Governor; and motions, messages, notices, and resolutions. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

Chris MillerRepublican

GUBERNATORIAL TERM LIMITS

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Prohibits a person from serving more than two terms as Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted. Applies to the gubernatorial election in 2030 and thereafter.

Chris MillerRepublican

CONAMEND-RECALL OFFICIALS

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Sets out a procedure for the recall of local government officials. Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Sets out a procedure for the recall of Associate Judges and Circuit Judges. Effective upon being declared adopted.

John M. CabelloRepublican

CONAMEND-INCOME TAX

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that an additional income tax shall be imposed on individuals in an amount equal to 3% of the portion of the individual's income that is greater than $1,000,000 for the taxable year. Provides that the revenue collected from the tax shall be used to provide property tax relief. Effective upon being declared adopted.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONAMEND-REDISTRICTING

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the decennial redistricting of Legislative and Representative Districts. Provides that Legislative and Representative Districts shall each be drawn, in order of priority, (1) to be substantially equal in population; (2) to ensure that no citizen is denied an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of his or her choice; (3) to create, where practical, racial coalition or influence Districts; (4) to be contiguous; and (5) to the extent practicable, to be compact. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONAMEND-REDISTRICTING

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution concerning the decennial redistricting of Legislative and Representative Districts. Provides that Legislative and Representative Districts shall each be drawn, in order of priority, (1) to be substantially equal in population; (2) to ensure that no citizen is denied an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of his or her choice on account of race; (3) to create, where practical, racial coalition or influence Districts; (4) to be contiguous; and (5) to the extent practicable, to be compact. Effective upon being declared adopted.

DENY-SCHOOL CODE WAIVER

Denies the request made by Malden Community Consolidated School District 84 with respect to Non-Resident Tuition, identified in the report filed by the State Board of Education as request W-100-7498.

Li Arellano, Jr.Republican

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 26, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, March 27, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 07, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 08, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 09, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

DAVE SANDERS WAY

Designates the portion of Southwest Highway between 12600 and 13100 in Palos Park as "Dave Sanders Way".

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

CW2 DONALDSON MEM'L OVERPASS

Designates the Fourth Street Interstates 57 and 70 Overpass in Effingham as the "Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson Memorial Overpass".

Steve McClureRepublican

SGT. SAYNE MEM'L OVERPASS

Designates the Fayette Avenue Interstates 57 and 70 Overpass in Effingham as the "Sgt. Timothy Sayne Memorial Overpass".

Steve McClureRepublican

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 16, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 30, 2026, and when it stands adjourned on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 05, 2026, or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, April 17, 2026, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 05, 2026, or until the call of the Speaker.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-RAPID RESPONDERS

Recognizes the rapid responders of Illinois for their dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting communities. Acknowledges the vital role rapid responders play in supporting immigrant families, promoting safety and awareness, and strengthening unity across all communities.

Karina VillaDemocrat

CHICAGO CUBS DAY

Declares August 29, 2026 as Chicago Cubs Day. Congratulates the Chicago Cubs on 150 years.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

FANNIE JONES MEMORIAL HGHWY

Declares Illinois Route 15 in East St. Louis to its intersection with Interstate 64 as the "Fannie Gwendolyn Jones Memorial Highway".

Christopher BeltDemocrat

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the Speaker.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

CON AMEND-TERM LIMITS

Proposes to amend the Legislature and Executive Articles of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a person may not be elected to the office of State Senator for more than three terms or the office of State Representative for more than five terms, and that service in the General Assembly before the second Wednesday in January of 2025 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service. Provides that a person may not be elected to any Executive Branch office, or any combination of Executive Branch offices, for more than 2 terms, and that service in an Executive Branch office before the second Monday in January of 2025 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service.

Chapin RoseRepublican

CONAMEND-BUDGET FIRST

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the General Assembly shall pass a bill containing the State budget and present it to the Governor before the General Assembly considers any other bill.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CON AMEND-PARENTAL RIGHTS

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the right of a parent to determine his or her child's education and health care shall not be infringed prior to the child's attainment of the age of majority, except where the child is in the care and custody of the State. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Terri BryantRepublican

CONAMEND-INCOME TAX RATES

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that the General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State (currently, there may be no more than one such tax imposed by the State on individuals and one such tax so imposed on corporations). Provides that the highest rate of tax imposed on corporations may not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

CONAMEND-VOTING QUALIFICATION

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that every United States citizen who has attained the age of 18 or any other voting age required by the United States for voting (currently voting in State elections) and who has been a permanent resident of this State for at least 30 days next preceding any election shall have the right to vote at such election.

Terri BryantRepublican

CON AMEND-BILL PASSAGE

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that final passage of a bill or amendment, except bills for appropriations, may not occur until at least 24 hours after being introduced. Provides that final passage of bills for appropriations may not occur until at least 72 hours after being introduced. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Jason PlummerRepublican

CONAMEND-VOTING QUALIFICATION

Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that every United States citizen who has attained the age of 18 or any other voting age required by the United States for voting (currently voting in State elections) and who has been a permanent resident of this State for at least 30 days next preceding any election shall have the right to vote at such election. Provides that each voter shall present photo identification to verify the voter's identity when voting in person at a polling place during early voting or on election day before being provided a ballot. Provides that each voter who votes by mail-in ballot shall enter specified information in the block provided next to the voter's signature for election officials to use in verifying the voter's identity. Specifies valid forms of identification.

Andrew S. ChesneyRepublican

CONAMEND-INDEP REDIST

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Requires the Chief Justice and the most senior Supreme Court Justice who is not elected from the same political party as the Chief Justice to select 16 commissioners no later than March 1 of the year that follows a federal decennial census to form the Independent Redistricting Commission. Provides that the Independent Redistricting Commission shall adopt and submit to the Legislative Redistricting Commission a redistricting plan for the Legislative Districts, Representative Districts, and Congressional Districts within 30 days after receiving redistricting data from the Census Bureau for the State of Illinois. Allows the Independent Redistricting Commission to adopt and submit separate redistricting plans for the Legislative Districts and Representative Districts and a separate plan for the Congressional Districts. Provides that any redistricting plan enacted by the General Assembly and not vetoed by the Governor shall immediately be filed with the Secretary of State, which shall be presumed valid and shall be published promptly by the Secretary of State. Provides the priorities, in order of importance, for establishing Legislative Districts, Representative Districts, and Congressional Districts. Provides for the eligibility of commissioners, public interaction and public hearings, financing and agency support for the Commission, and compensation and reimbursement for commissioners. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

John F. CurranRepublican

CONAMEND-ARTIFICAL PERSONS

Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution. Clarifies that artificial persons exist only by grant of the State and shall have no powers or privileges except those expressly provided by the Illinois Constitution or the laws of the State. Revokes all powers previously granted to any artificial person under the laws of the State. Re-grants powers to artificial persons, to the extent that those powers do not include the power to conduct any election activity or ballot-issue activity. Provides that any election activity or ballot-issue activity conducted by an artificial person is ultra vires and void. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

CONAMEND-ARTIFICAL PERSONS

Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution. Clarifies that artificial persons exist only by grant of the State and shall have no powers or privileges except those expressly provided by the Illinois Constitution or the laws of the State. Revokes all powers previously granted to any artificial person under the laws of the State. Re-grants powers to artificial persons, to the extent that those powers do not include the power to conduct any election activity or ballot-issue activity. Provides that any election activity or ballot-issue activity conducted by an artificial person is ultra vires and void. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CON AMEND-TERM LIMITS

Proposes to amend the Legislature and Executive Articles of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a person may not be elected to the office of State Senator for more than three terms or the office of State Representative for more than five terms, and that service in the General Assembly before the second Wednesday in January of 2027 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service. Provides that a person may not be elected to any Executive Branch office, or any combination of Executive Branch offices, for more than 2 terms, and that service in an Executive Branch office before the second Monday in January of 2027 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service.

Neil AndersonRepublican

RALPH E. SNELL MEMORIAL BRIDGE

Designates the Utica River Bridge as the "Ralph E. Snell Memorial Bridge".

Sue RezinRepublican

CPL. LEOPOLD MEMORIAL BRIDGE

Designates the West Baltimore Street Bridge over the Kankakee River just west of North Water Street in Wilmington as the "Cpl. Lester H. Leopold Memorial Bridge".

Sue RezinRepublican

PFC KICK MEMORIAL BRIDGE

Designates the Illinois Route 54 bridge crossing the Sangamon River near Riverton as the "PFC Daniel Lee Kick Memorial Bridge".

Steve McClureRepublican

LCPL HOLLIS MEMORIAL HWY

Designates Route 16 in Gillespie from Route 4 to Kelly Street as the "LCpl Thomas W. Hollis Memorial Highway".

Steve McClureRepublican

SCHOOLS-FEDS-NO COOPERATION

Calls on school districts and school boards to pass resolutions that (1) Designate Illinois schools to be a safe haven for all students, school staff, and families threatened by immigration enforcement, discrimination, and stop and frisk policies to the fullest extent permitted by law, (2) Prevent the release of information or assist ICE and/or local law enforcement, (3) Require agencies it holds intergovernmental agreements with to uphold the determinations outlined in this resolution, (4) Abstain from using Illinois school resources for detecting or assisting in the apprehension of persons who may be targeted in immigration enforcement, (5) Deny the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's access to school databases, facilities, equipment, personnel, and other resources for purposes of implementing registries, (6) Reject any effort to create religious litmus tests or screenings for individuals or families to navigate the immigration process and, most importantly, reject any federal or state effort to create a registry of individuals based on religion or ethnicity, and (7) Oppose any existing or future federal mandates to implement stop and frisk policies in and around schools.

Graciela GuzmánDemocrat

IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS

Declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year in the State of Illinois. Encourages communities, historical societies, and state agencies to organize commemorative events and educational initiatives to honor this historic occasion.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE

Creates the University Library & Professional Librarian Access & Transparency Task Force to examine the current state of libraries and professional librarianship on Illinois public university campuses and present a recommendation to the General Assembly to ensure that public academic libraries and the educational services provided by professional librarian faculty remains a viable and healthy benefit to Illinois students.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 04, 2025 or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 04, 2025 or until the call of the Speaker.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

NAT. INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT

Urges the United States Congress to pass H.R. 4052 to create a new national infrastructure bank to finance urgently needed infrastructure projects.

David KoehlerDemocrat

SMES/MSMES-YOUTH

Encourages young people to consider a career in small to mid-sized manufacturing (SMEs/MSMEs).

David KoehlerDemocrat

PFC. KENNY KAYS MEMORIAL HWY

Designates Illinois Route 15 from the western edge of Fairfield west to the intersection with County Highway 10 as the "Pfc. Kenny Kays Memorial Highway".

Terri BryantRepublican

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 18, 2025 or until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, February 06, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 18, 2025 or until the call of the Speaker.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

ISBE-DANIELSON FRAMEWORK

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education to initiate and complete a research study to examine the application and use of the Danielson Framework for Teaching, including ways to confront ideological barriers to socially just teacher performance evaluation. Urges the Illinois State Board of Education to deliver this report to the legislature by June 30, 2026.

Meg Loughran CappelDemocrat

SGT. LEVI RIDGLEY MEM ROAD

Designates U.S. Highway 250 from the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Illinois Route 130 in Olney to 10 miles West of Olney on U.S. Highway 50 as the "Sgt. Levi Ridgley Memorial Road".

Jason PlummerRepublican

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 20, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, or to the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, February 20, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, or to the call of the Speaker.

Mark L. WalkerDemocrat

TAX REVENUE POLICIES

Urges the State of Illinois to make needed investments in Illinois communities by raising $6 billion in new revenue from the ultra-wealthy and mega-corporations. Affirms that, in addition to funding these critically-needed services, implementing these revenue policies will have the benefit of making our State's tax system less unfair to the lowest income Illinoisans.

Karina VillaDemocrat

ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 04, 2025, or to the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 04, 2025, or to the call of the Speaker.

Napoleon Harris IIIDemocrat

ILLINOIS BACON DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Illinois Bacon Day and invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.

Chris BalkemaRepublican