SB0042
VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE
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: 53%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Filed
In Committee
Passed Committee
Floor Vote
Crossed Chambers
Passed Both
Signed
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 273 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
Rachel Ventura
Low Influence (#126)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Rachel Ventura advance 3% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
3399 witness slips filed
535 proponents / 2844 opponents
868 organizations
Action History
34 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-05-23 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-13
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Rachel Ventura 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 toCriminal Law 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.
2025-02-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Rachel Ventura
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-14
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.
2025-02-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassCriminal Law; 007-003-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-02-19
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 20, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-02-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán 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.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-10
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;033-020-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II 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.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-11
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 toJudiciary - Criminal 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. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-04-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-04-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-09
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Standard DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-006-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(a)(2)
Committee recommends passage on the Standard Debate calendar (full floor discussion). Positive signal — bill expected to have substantive floor debate.
2025-05-09
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard 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.
2025-05-16
Other
Second Reading - Standard Debate
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-16
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard 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.
2025-05-21
Other
Alternate Co-Sponsor RemovedRep. Lisa Davis
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-21
Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-05-22
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Lisa Davis
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-22
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.
2025-05-23
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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| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Rachel Ventura 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 toCriminal Law Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Rachel Ventura | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Do PassCriminal Law; 007-003-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 20, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-24 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán 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 |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;033-020-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-11 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-24 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-09 | House | Do Pass / Standard DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-006-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(a)(2) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-09 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Second Reading - Standard Debate | Other | — |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-21 | House | Alternate Co-Sponsor RemovedRep. Lisa Davis | Other | — |
| 2025-05-21 | House | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-05-22 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Lisa Davis | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-22 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |