HB0012
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Increases the exclusion amount from $4,000,000 to $6,000,000 for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 86%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 568 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Dave Severin
Low Influence (#138)
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
$4,445,590.86
Across sponsors / voters
3
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Severin | Chief sponsor | 316 | $285,381.26 | House Republican Organization ($84,760.51); Illinois Republican Party ($15,526.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,500.00) |
| Tony M. McCombie | Sponsor | 755 | $2,812,873.48 | Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08) |
| Jay Hoffman | Sponsor | 596 | $1,347,336.12 | IBEW Illinois PAC ($77,800.00); Illinois Pipe Trades PEF ($72,800.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($72,800.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| House Republican Organization | Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $131,508.86 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $82,300.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $71,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $67,200.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $47,500.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $40,500.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $37,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $32,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $32,418.39 |
| Comcast | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $30,000.00 |
| Vistra Corp. | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $26,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $24,500.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Jay Hoffman, Dave Severin | $22,500.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $22,500.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $21,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Jay Hoffman, Dave Severin | $15,720.00 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau Activator | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $15,454.30 |
| Ameren Illinois PAC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $15,000.00 |
| Davita | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $15,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $12,500.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin | $11,500.00 |
| State Farm Federal PAC | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $11,500.00 |
| BNSF Railway Company | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $11,000.00 |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $10,000.00 |
| Allwyn North America Inc. | Jay Hoffman, Tony M. McCombie | $10,000.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Political Education Committee | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 1 | $300,000.00 |
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 29 | $131,508.86 |
| Tony McCombie | Leadership | HRO | 3 | $103,629.08 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 10 | $82,300.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $72,800.00 |
| Illinois Pipe Trades PEF | — | — | 2 | $72,800.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 6 | $71,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | — | — | 7 | $67,200.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 8 | $60,020.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 4 | $58,023.15 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 2 | $55,000.00 |
| United Assn of Journeymen & Il Pipe Trades Assn Pac | — | — | 2 | $55,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | — | — | 7 | $47,500.00 |
| Illinois Political Action Committee for Education (I.P.A.C.E.) | — | — | 2 | $47,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 4 | $40,500.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | — | — | 3 | $37,500.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 3 | $37,000.00 |
| Donald Wilson | Owner | DRW Holdings | 2 | $35,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | — | — | 2 | $32,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 9 | $32,418.39 |
| Comcast | — | — | 3 | $30,000.00 |
| Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits LLC | — | — | 3 | $29,620.00 |
| Vistra Corp. | — | — | 4 | $26,000.00 |
| ABBVIE PAC | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
Public Engagement
15 witness slips filed
14 proponents / 1 opponents
8 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
15 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Mary Jane Down | Down Farms | Mary Jane Down | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Noah Finley | NFIB | National Federation of Independent Business | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-11 | |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 | |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | David Cole, Farmer Henry County il | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| David Curtin | Technology and Manufacturing Association | Technology and Manufacturing Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Dallas Bear | State of Illinois | Self | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-20 |
| David Curtin Technology and Manufacturing Association | Technology and Manufacturing Association | Technology and Manufacturing Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-20 |
| Noah Finley | National Federation of Independent Business | NFIB | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-20 |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
Action History
8 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-03-21 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2024-12-04
Introduction & Filing
Prefiled with Clerk byRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(d); House Rule 37(d)
Bill submitted before the legislative session officially begins. No impact on outcome yet.
2025-01-09
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-09
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-01-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-25
Committee Assignment
ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2024-12-04 | House | Prefiled with Clerk byRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(d); House Rule 37(d) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-09 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-09 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-15 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | House | Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-25 | House | ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |