HB1224
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What this bill does
Creates the State Agency Retainage Act. Provides that, if a State agency determines that satisfactory progress has not been achieved by a contractor or subcontractor during any period for which a payment is to be made, a percentage of the payment may be retained by the State agency. Prohibits the amount of retainage under the Act from exceeding 10% of the amount of any and all draw amounts submitted and approved under the terms of the contract until the contract is 50% completed. Prohibits retainage of more than 5% of the contract of the amount of any and all draw amounts submitted and approved under the terms of the contract for the duration of the contract. Authorizes retainage to be adjusted as the contract approaches completion to recognize better than expected performance, the ability to rely on alternative safeguards, and other factors. Further provides that on completion of all contract requirements, amounts retained under the Act must be paid promptly. Defines the terms "retainage" and "State agency". Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Specifies that the State Prompt Payment Act does not apply to retainage withheld under the State Agency Retainage Act.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
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
William "Will" Davis
Moderate Influence (#69)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by William "Will" Davis advance 2% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
82 witness slips filed
64 proponents / 16 opponents
43 organizations
Witness slips
82 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Association | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Irma Holloway | Black Contractors Owners Executives | Black Contractors Owners Executives | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting, INC | Chicago and Downstate IL Roofing Contractor Assn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| PJ Foley | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Tom Cuculich | Chicagoland AGC | Chicagoland Associated General Contractors | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Vanessa Rhodes | twenty eleven construction | twenty eleven construction | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Adam Cerepa | Ozinga | UCA | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Alexis Twardzik | Intren, LLC. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Antonio Munoz | Amicus Government Strategies LLC | IL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Brian Mihelich | True North Consultants, Inc. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Christine Chung | AACE The Association of Asian-American Construction Enterprises | AACE (Association of Asian-American Construction Enterprises) Asian-American owned construction related firms in the State of Illinois. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Courtney Francek | Intren LLC | Intren LLC | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Alliance (HACIA) | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Irma Holloway | Black Contractors Owners and Executives | Black Contractors Owners and Executives | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Jaemie L Neely | Federation of Women Contractors | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Jay Rowell | HIRE360 | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Jeanette Chavarria Torres | DCH Construction & Hauling, LLC | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Kathleen T Canino | Canino Electric Co. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Kevin Carpenter | DB Sterlin Consultants | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Larry Gnat | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 11 | Roofers & Waterproofers District Council | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Larry S Bullock | USMCA | US Minority Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Larry Sims | Welch Brothers, Inc. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Luis Vazquez | Toro Construction Corporation | Dan Johnson | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Chicago Roofing Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Michael Stark | Stark & Son Inc. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Nicholas N Neri | John Neri Construction Company | John Neri Construction Co. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Nicholas Neri | John Neri Const. Co. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| PJ Foley | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Tim Marabella | GLCA | Great Lakes Construction Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Tom Cuculich | Chicagoland Associated General Contractors | Chicagoland Associated General Contractors | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Kevin Morphew | Sorling Northrup | Associated General Contractors of Illinois | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-28 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Illinois Roofing Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Kathleen Canino | Canino Electric Co. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 | |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Illinois Roofing Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-20 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Illinois Roofing Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-19 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-09 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Cornerstone Government Affairs | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-19 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-05 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Illinois Roofing Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Cindy Gustafson | J.A.C.K. Contractor Services, Inc | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 | |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Irma Holloway | Black Contractors Owners Executives | Black Contractors Owners Executives | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Ivan Solis | Solis Construction | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 | |
| Jaemie L Neely | Federation of Women Contractors | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 | |
| Kathleen Canino | Canino Electric Co. | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 | |
| Larry Bullock | USMCA | US Minority Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Laura Pager | Gale Construction Company | Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Nancy Bourbon | Bourbon Tile & Marble, Inc. | Federation of Women Contractors | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Tom | Chicagoland Associated General Contractors | Chicagoland Associated General Contractors | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-26 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-09 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-20 |
| Larry Bullock | USMCA | US Minority Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Irma Holloway | Black Contractors Owners and Executives | BCOE | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Illinois Roofing Contractors Association | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| PJ Foley | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Sara Knight | Strata Earth Services, LLC | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 | |
| Tom Cuculich | Chicagoland AGC | Chicagoland Associated General Contractors | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Daniel Flynn | Neil F. Flynn & Associates | Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Donna Richter | Southern Illinois Builders Association | Southern Illinois Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Kevin Morphew | Sorling Northrup | Associated General Contractors of Illinois | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Abby Dompke | Illinois Capital Development Board | Illinois Capital Development Board | No Position On Merits | State Government Administration | 2025-04-07 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Alliance (HACIA) | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Alliance (HACIA) | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | No Position On Merits | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | State Government Administration | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 9 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 79 | 35 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 44 | — | |
| 2025-05-28 | S | Committee | Executive | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 13 | — |
| 2025-05-31 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 56 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 56 | — |
Action History
88 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0168. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-09
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
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.
2025-01-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-01-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toState Government Administration 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.
2025-02-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateState Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-02-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-02-26
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-02-26
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-03-04
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toState Government Administration Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild −
Removed Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Nicholas K. Smith Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toState Government Administration Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-02
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-02
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Sanalitro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toState Government Administration Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be AdoptedState Government Administration Committee; 005-003-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild −
Removed Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Sanalitro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-09
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed079-035-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-10
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments 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.
2025-04-23
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive 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.
2025-05-09
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] 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.
2025-05-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toExecutive
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-28
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10
Senate deadline established or extended.
2025-05-28
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-28
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedExecutive; 013-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-28
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-29
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-29
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] 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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] 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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toExecutive
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers toExecutive
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed -Executive
[Amendment] Committee hearing postponed. Routine procedural action — does NOT mean the bill is dead. Sponsor may be gathering votes or negotiating amendments.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do AdoptExecutive; 012-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Preston
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-31
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;056-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Other
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toSen. Lakesia Collins
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-31
Other
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toSen. Mattie Hunter
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-31
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. William "Will" Davis
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed ConcurRep. William "Will" Davis
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Other
Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate ConsiderationRep. Bob Morgan
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-31
Other
Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule073-039-000
Uncategorized action.
2025-06-01
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs086-028-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-06-01
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs086-028-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-06-01
Concurrence
Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-06-01
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-01
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-24
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date June 1, 2027 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0168 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis House Rule 6(b) | 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 | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-29 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-11 | House | Assigned toState Government Administration Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateState Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-02-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-26 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-26 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toState Government Administration Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-14 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-14 | House | Removed Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild − |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Nicholas K. Smith Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toState Government Administration Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Sanalitro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toState Government Administration Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be AdoptedState Government Administration Committee; 005-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Removed Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Sanalitro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild − |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed079-035-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toExecutive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedExecutive; 013-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toExecutive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers toExecutive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed -Executive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do AdoptExecutive; 012-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Preston | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;056-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toSen. Lakesia Collins | Other | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toSen. Mattie Hunter | Other | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. William "Will" Davis | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed ConcurRep. William "Will" Davis | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate ConsiderationRep. Bob Morgan | Other | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule073-039-000 | Other | — |
| 2025-06-01 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs086-028-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs086-028-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | House | House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-24 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Effective Date June 1, 2027 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0168 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |