SB0045
View on ILGABAN DRAGGING BOVINE BY TAIL
What this bill does
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that no person may intentionally drag or pull any bovine by its tail by any means for the purpose of entertainment, sport, practice, or contest.
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: 84%
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 330 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
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.
$3,643,549.27
Across sponsors / voters
13
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Ventura | Chief sponsor | 90 | $146,774.53 | ISDF ($50,000.00); I.P.A.C.E ($15,000.00); West Suburban Teachers Union ($9,554.53) |
| David Koehler | Sponsor | 172 | $445,659.52 | CUPAC ($25,000.00); MARQUIS ENERGY ($20,000.00); IL Corn Growers Association ($20,000.00) |
| Robert F. Martwick | Sponsor | 126 | $222,820.29 | I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge, #7 ($10,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($10,000.00) |
| Laura Fine | Sponsor | 113 | $251,356.10 | Friends of Don Harmon ($36,776.08); Julie Morrison for State Senate ($26,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($16,000.00) |
| Julie A. Morrison | Sponsor | 251 | $482,585.57 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($20,250.00); IPACE ($18,000.00); Dudley & Lake LLC ($14,000.00) |
| Mike Porfirio | Sponsor | 199 | $214,834.31 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($13,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($12,500.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,500.00) |
| Laura M. Murphy | Sponsor | 198 | $380,446.10 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($50,000.00); Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($14,000.00) |
| Mike Simmons | Sponsor | 15 | $1,250.00 | Enterprise ($600.00); Steven Stearns ($400.00); Benjamin Topp ($250.00) |
| Napoleon Harris, III | Sponsor | 154 | $313,499.63 | Friends of Timnetra Burruss ($50,000.00); Napoleon Harris ($23,459.30); John Kasperek Co, INC ($10,000.00) |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Sponsor | 377 | $970,934.11 | Democratic Party of Illinois ($187,464.40); ISDF ($113,347.37); Illinois Education Association (IPACE) ($72,800.00) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Mark L. Walker | Sponsor | 35 | $40,131.52 | Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman ($10,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($3,000.00) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 6 | $187,464.40 |
| ISDF | — | — | 18 | $173,638.90 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 9 | $117,750.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 2 | $92,800.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 10 | $75,000.00 |
| Illinois Education Association (IPACE) | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 29 | $72,770.34 |
| DWS | — | — | 18 | $52,567.98 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 10 | $50,000.00 |
| Friends of Timnetra Burruss | — | — | 1 | $50,000.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 12 | $49,900.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 7 | $43,000.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 15 | $37,700.00 |
| Friends of Don Harmon | — | — | 1 | $36,776.08 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 9 | $30,255.34 |
| CAR of Illinois | — | — | 16 | $28,000.00 |
| Julie Morrison for State Senate | — | — | 4 | $26,000.00 |
| CUPAC | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC | — | — | 3 | $24,000.00 |
| Napoleon Harris | Restaurant Owner | Self | 1 | $23,459.30 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 10 | $21,500.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | — | — | 3 | $21,500.00 |
| IL Corn Growers Association | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| MARQUIS ENERGY | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 6 | $20,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
15 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-11-14 — Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker. 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.
2025-02-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler 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.
2025-02-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-05-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-06-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick 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.
2025-07-11
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.
2025-11-04
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.
2025-11-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 2025-02-13 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-13 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-14 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-26 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-07-11 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Donald P. DeWitte Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-11-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-11-14 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |