SB0039
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What this bill does
Amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Exempts any tiny home for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing, if that tiny home is constructed by a specified nonprofit organization that exclusively funds and administers tiny homes for veterans. Provides that every county and municipality that has the power to issue building permits and otherwise control the construction of buildings shall require by ordinance that an applicant seeking a building permit to construct tiny homes for at-risk veterans must include with the permit application a completed and signed affidavit stating that all buildings constructed under the permit are designated for the exclusive use of qualifying veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Prohibits a county or municipality, including a home rule unit, from adopting any building code or ordinance that requires EV-capable parking spaces for tiny homes constructed for the purpose of providing affordable housing for at-risk veterans under the provisions. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 421 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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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
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.
$9,607,897.27
Across sponsors / voters
28
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally J. Turner | Chief sponsor | 216 | $145,901.59 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,000.00); Ameren Illinois ($8,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($8,000.00) |
| Jil Tracy | Sponsor | 216 | $201,557.43 | Realtor Political Action Committee ($16,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ID#39860 ($10,000.00); Dot Foods, Inc. ($5,000.00) |
| Michael E. Hastings | Sponsor | 236 | $360,757.27 | Marquis Energy LLC ($20,000.00); ABDI-PAC ($13,909.99); I.P.A.C.E. ($12,000.00) |
| Jason Plummer | Sponsor | 93 | $272,535.57 | Constitution Bank ($103,282.72); Bank of Hillsboro ($76,097.85); Charles Drury, Jr. ($5,800.00) |
| John F. Curran | Sponsor | 665 | $2,753,221.46 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($475,000.00); Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund ($385,000.00); Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee ($110,000.00) |
| Chris Balkema | Sponsor | 94 | $95,060.00 | Kevin Hoffman ($12,500.00); Richard Uihlein ($7,300.00); D Construction ($5,000.00) |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Sponsor | 88 | $66,275.00 | Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee ($5,000.00); Marquis Energy ($5,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00) |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Sponsor | 285 | $624,735.57 | Green State Credit Union ($391,897.17); Steven Chesney ($31,500.00); Realtor PAC ($8,500.00) |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Sponsor | 81 | $106,982.59 | Senate Republican Victory Fund ($10,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00); Illinois Hospital Association PAC ($6,200.00) |
| Sue Rezin | Sponsor | 360 | $619,466.78 | The First National Bank of Ottawa ($65,324.89); I.P.A.C.E. ($50,000.00); Busey Bank ($43,117.52) |
| Craig Wilcox | Sponsor | 95 | $90,232.97 | IL Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($5,604.89); Marquis Energy LLC ($5,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($4,500.00) |
| Terri Bryant | Sponsor | 217 | $243,769.60 | I.P.A.C.E. ($30,000.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($15,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00) |
| Erica Harriss | Sponsor | 203 | $312,210.18 | Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($170,263.93); Realtor Political Action Committee ($11,000.00); Plummer for Illinois ($7,311.00) |
| Seth Lewis | Sponsor | 212 | $468,018.02 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($86,270.34); IBEW Illinois PAC ($68,500.00); Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($48,360.03) |
| Chapin Rose | Sponsor | 25 | $46,900.00 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($5,000.00); Marathon Petroleum Corp. Employees PAC ($3,000.00) |
| Neil Anderson | Sponsor | 102 | $122,573.23 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($10,000.00); Ameren Illinois ($7,500.00); Realtor PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Darby A. Hills | Sponsor | 270 | $1,475,323.05 | Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($338,196.06); Vincent Foglia ($300,000.00); Paul Hills ($250,500.00) |
| Steve McClure | Sponsor | 153 | $131,826.60 | IPACE ($12,500.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management LLC PAC ($12,500.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($6,500.00) |
| Rita Mayfield | Sponsor | 116 | $148,375.00 | I.P.A.C.E ($8,500.00); Chicagoland Operators ($8,500.00); Novartis ($8,000.00) |
| Sharon Chung | Sponsor | 75 | $304,813.00 | LiUNA Chicago Laborers' Dist Council PAC ($72,800.00); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($72,800.00); SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC ($26,400.00) |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Sponsor | 82 | $132,098.18 | Fraternal Order of Police ($37,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($9,000.00) |
| Matt Hanson | Sponsor | 62 | $252,798.63 | Democrats for the Illinois House ($92,533.01); LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($75,800.00); Citizens for Linda Holmes ($10,000.00) |
| Mary Gill | Sponsor | 139 | $171,781.13 | Cunningham, Friends of Bill ($25,190.83); Chicago John Dineen #7 ($10,500.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($7,500.00) |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Sponsor | 158 | $124,433.00 | IPACE ($15,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committeee ($6,000.00); Chicago Land Operators ($5,500.00) |
| Dan Swanson | Sponsor | 197 | $118,572.71 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00); I.P.A.C.E.Illinois Political Action Committee for Education ($7,500.00); Marion Calmer ($5,000.00) |
| Amy L. Grant | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Paul Jacobs | Sponsor | 56 | $102,313.89 | Paul Jacobs ($25,000.00); Illinois Optometric Association ($16,150.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($10,000.00) |
| Brandun Schweizer | Sponsor | 123 | $115,364.82 | House Republican Org ($13,610.16); Illinois Republican Party ($13,554.26); Vermillion County Republican Central Committee ($5,000.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
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| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 34 | $598,770.34 |
| Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee | — | — | 53 | $571,820.02 |
| Green State Credit Union | — | — | 3 | $391,897.17 |
| Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| Vincent Foglia | Philanthropist | Self | 3 | $300,000.00 |
| Paul Hills | Business Executive | Hills Capital Management | 4 | $250,500.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 48 | $137,000.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee | — | — | 4 | $125,000.00 |
| Vinnie Foglia | Executive Board Member | Foglia Family Foundation | 2 | $110,000.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 11 | $107,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 8 | $107,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 4 | $105,800.00 |
| Constitution Bank | — | — | 13 | $103,282.72 |
| Darby Hills | Senator | State of IL | 1 | $101,000.00 |
| John Curran | Senator | State of Illinois | 1 | $100,001.00 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 17 | $94,986.34 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 14 | $90,000.00 |
| BMO Harris Bank | — | — | 38 | $89,439.21 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 3 | $77,800.00 |
| Bank of Hillsboro | — | — | 6 | $76,097.85 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 21 | $75,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 8 | $74,000.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' Dist Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Senate Republican Victory Fund | — | — | 142 | $69,574.38 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 14 | $65,806.98 |
Public Engagement
56 witness slips filed
54 proponents / 1 opponents
23 organizations
Witness slips
56 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Coers | Central Illinois Veterans Commission | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Anne Dawdy | 20292322 | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Ashti Dawson | Veterans Assistance commission of Sangamon County | Proponent of SB 39 | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Bob Palmer | Housing Action Illinois | Housing Action Illinois | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Casandra Blue | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Daniel Benedict | Logan County Veterans Assistance Commission | Logan County VAC | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| David Duvall | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Debby Funk | self | self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Elaine Nekritz | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | AIA Illinois | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Franklin Baker | Self | South | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| J Ryan Hubbard | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Jan Gleason | Na | Na | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Jennifer Ingram | Veterans Assistance Commission of Iroquois County | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Jennifer Shoultz | self | self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Jeremy Tresenriter | None | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Jim Long | Illinois Policy | Illinois Policy | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| John Lawson | Belleville VFW Post 1739 | District 14, VFW Illinois (St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Clinton, Washington & Perry Counties) | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| John Lawson | Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County | Illinois Association of Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC) | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| John Stein | NA | Myself | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Jona Vacca | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Julie King | Central Illinois Veteran's Commission | Central Illinois Veteran's Commission | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Kathryn McConnell | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Kim Norwood | NA | na | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Linda Blue | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Michael McKinnery | On behalf of self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Michael Danner | Danner Family Dentistry | Veteran | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Michael Thomas | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Nicholas Haile | self | self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Patrick Malone | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Patti Schonauer | Retired | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Rachel okeefe | Self | Veterans | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Raymon Gonzales | Marine Corps League Detachment 1336 | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Robert Kuenkele | NA | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Rodney Conley | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Ron Norwood | Na | NA | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Sandy Gibbs | Myself | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 | |
| Scott Hasselbring | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Stephanie Lucas | Logan County VAC | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Susan Litterly | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-04-29 |
| Bob Palmer | Housing Action Illinois | Housing Action Illinois | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-04-29 |
| Elaine Nekritz | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | AIA Illinois | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-04-29 |
| John Lawson | Belleville VFW Post 1739 | District 14, VFW Illinois (St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Clinton, Washington & Perry Counties) | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-04-29 |
| John Lawson | Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County | Illinois Association of Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC) | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-04-29 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-04-29 |
| Marsha Fernandes | Central IL Veterans Commission | Central IL Veterans Commission | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-01-29 |
| Marsha Fernandes | Central Illinois Veterans Commission | Central Illinois Veterans Commission | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-01-29 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-01-29 |
| Tim Butler | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-01-29 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Elaine Nekritz | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | AIA Illinois | No Position On Merits | Judiciary | 2025-01-29 |
| Casandra Blue | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Elaine Nekritz | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | AIA Illinois | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
| Linda Blue | Self | Self | Proponent | Veterans' Affairs | 2025-05-06 |
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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| 2025-05-06 | H | Committee | Veterans' Affairs | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 13 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | H | Floor | Third Reading | 114 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 114 | — |
| S | Committee | Judiciary | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 8 | — | |
| S | Floor | Third Reading | 55 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 55 | — |
Action History
63 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0341. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-13
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Sally J. Turner Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-01-13
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.
2025-01-13
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.
2025-01-22
Committee Assignment
Assigned toJudiciary 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.
2025-01-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. John F. Curran Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Andrew S. Chesney Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Donald P. DeWitte Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-31
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassJudiciary; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-01-31
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-01-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Craig Wilcox Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-27
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.
2025-02-27
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Neil Anderson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Darby A. Hills Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;055-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Steve McClure Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-04-04
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.
2025-04-08
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toVeterans' Affairs 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.
2025-04-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-04-28
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-28
Amendment Actions
House Committee 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.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toVeterans' Affairs Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inVeterans' Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-06
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateVeterans' Affairs Committee; 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.
2025-05-07
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.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Dan Swanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Paul Jacobs Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Mary Gill Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-16
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.
2025-05-16
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.
2025-05-20
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed114-000-000 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.
2025-05-21
Concurrence
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Bill placed on Secretary's Desk awaiting Senate concurrence vote on House amendments.
2025-05-21
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-21
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Sally J. Turner
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-21
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toJudiciary
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-28
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptJudiciary; 008-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs056-000-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-27
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 August 15, 2025 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 . . . . . . . . .104-0341 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Sally J. Turner Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Assigned toJudiciary Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-29 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. John F. Curran Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Andrew S. Chesney Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Donald P. DeWitte Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-31 | Senate | Do PassJudiciary; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-01-31 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-01-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Craig Wilcox Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Neil Anderson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Darby A. Hills Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;055-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Steve McClure Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toVeterans' Affairs Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-28 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-28 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toVeterans' Affairs Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inVeterans' Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateVeterans' Affairs Committee; 013-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Dan Swanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Paul Jacobs Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Mary Gill Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-20 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed114-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | — |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Sally J. Turner | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toJudiciary | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptJudiciary; 008-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs056-000-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-27 | Senate | 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 | Senate | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0341 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |