Bills & Legislation

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.

Abdelnasser RashidDemocrat

CONAMEND-JUDICIAL DISTRICTING

Proposes to amend the Judicial Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, beginning with the 2032 general election, the State shall be divided by law into 7 Judicial Districts for the selection of Supreme Court Judges and five Judicial Districts for the selection of Appellate Court Judges. Requires each Judicial District to be compact, contiguous, and substantially equal in population. Provides that, in the year of each federal decennial census, the General Assembly by law shall redistrict the Judicial Districts. Specifies that, if no redistricting plan becomes effective by June 30 of that year, a Judicial Redistricting Commission shall be constituted as provided by law. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONAMEND-IL SUP CT-TERMS

Proposes to amend the Judiciary Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, for elected terms of office commencing on or after the first Monday in December of 2030, the term of office of a Supreme Court Judge shall be one term of fourteen years. Specifies that existing provisions concerning judicial retention elections are inapplicable to Supreme Court Judges. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONAMEND-LEGISLATIVE QUORUM

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that two-thirds of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide (now, a majority of the members elected to each house constitutes a quorum). Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

Ryan SpainRepublican

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US CONST-ART V-APPLICATION

Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Neil AndersonRepublican

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

NAT. INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

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

David KoehlerDemocrat

INTERSTATE-IDOT STUDY

Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility and potential impacts of expanding all interstates in Illinois to a minimum of six lanes and all secondary roads on commercial corridors to a minimum of four lanes.

Chapin RoseRepublican

POPE LEO XIV HIGHWAY

Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 within the State of Illinois from Illinois State Route 394 to the interchange at Interstate Route 55 as the "Pope Leo XIV Highway".

Sue RezinRepublican

RONALD REAGAN HIGHWAY

Designates the part of U.S. Route 14 that is within the State of Illinois and is known as the Northwest Highway as the Ronald Reagan Highway, with the exception of the portion of U.S. Route 14 that lies between Broadway and Ridge Avenue (also known as Ridge Boulevard).

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES-LICENSURE

Expresses the belief that nursing, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education are professional disciplines that require advanced graduate education, professional licensure, and adherence to rigorous ethical and clinical standards. Lists the graduate degrees that should be considered professional degrees. States that any state agency, public university, or entity receiving state funds should take all necessary steps to avoid discrimination against individuals holding these graduate degrees in hiring, promotion, compensation, professional development funding, or other terms and conditions of employment based on any federal student loan classification. Urges the United States Department of Education to include all graduate degrees in nursing, social work, counseling, therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education in its definition of "professional degrees" for federal student loan purposes. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to advocate for legislation to ensure that graduate students in all health and human services professions have access to adequate federal student loan funding to complete their professional education. Commits to exploring state-level solutions to support graduate education in health and human services professions, including but not limited to scholarships, grants, loan repayment assistance programs, and other workforce development initiatives. Expresses support for the licensed health and human services professionals in Illinois who serve our most vulnerable populations with skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the public good.

Karina VillaDemocrat

DHS STUDY-MEDICAL DEVICES COST

Urges the Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult with nonprofit safety net hospitals, including those in Chicago Community Area No. 33 (Near South Side), and craft a report for the General Assembly in which the Director recommends policies and legislation to establish one or more programs to curb the price that manufacturers charge certain hospitals for certain medical devices.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

PERSON-CENTERED MENTAL HEALTH

Reaffirms the State's steadfast commitment to promoting a person-centered, community-based mental health and substance use treatment system that is evidence-backed and recognizes each person's dignity, humanity, and autonomy in determining the best course of care in the least restrictive environment in compliance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Illinois.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MARINE CORPS MONTH

Declares the month of November 2025 as "Marine Corps Month" in the State of Illinois to recognize and honor the contributions of U.S. Marines Corps members and to commemorate the sacrifices and valor displayed by Marines.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

IL MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DAYS

Declares June 5 through June 8, 2025 as Illinois Marine Corps League Days. Urges all citizens to recognize the good works of this fine organization.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MICHAEL FULTZ/DAVID MANN HGWY

Designates the section of Illinois US Route 34 from 12th Road to 14th Road as the Michael Kent Fultz and David Roy Mann Memorial Highway.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

MICHAEL JORDAN WAY

Designates Warren Boulevard in Chicago from Western Avenue to Ashland Avenue named as "Michael Jordan Way".

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat