HB1400
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What this bill does
Amends the Time Standardization Act. Provides that daylight saving time shall be the year-round standard time of the entire State. Makes other changes.
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: 95%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 430 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
Brad Halbrook
Low Influence (#160)
Public Engagement
100 witness slips filed
61 proponents / 38 opponents
33 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
100 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Irovic | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-20 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-19 |
| Alice Pinkston | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Bonnie Baker | self | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Brenda walden | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Cathy Spilker | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Charles Stuemke | None | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Christopher Ordner | NA | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Dallas Bear | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| David Hooper | None | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Denise Wells | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Edna Herschberger | BernedoodlesOfThe Open Prairie | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| ellen smith | na | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Geoffrey Miller | Handiworks | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| George Rezinas | NA | George Rezinas | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| George Spaiilnger | NONE | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Gregory A Mauck DVM MA | NA | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| James Hand | Retired | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Jane Looney | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| JIM STRISSEL | DNA | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Joann Shuff | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Jodi Haskins | self | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Joel Clark | Private citizen | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Joey Bradley | NA | Na | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| JON | dan hecht chevrolet toyota inc | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| justin hostetler | self | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Karen Helmuth | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Kathleen Warpinski | None | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Kerwin Law | does not apply | myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Kevin Duez | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Larry Edwards | Edwards Rentals | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Linda Kroenlein | none | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Linda Kroenlein | none | myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Lynn Holm | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Marilyn Gray | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Mark Brink | University of Illinois | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Mary Plunkett | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Michael Carroll | self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Nancy Weber | None | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| P | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Patricia Bukowski | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Patricia McCann | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| pattie tackett | na | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Paul Freebairn | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Randy Biehler | Retired | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Rhonda Bradley | NA | NA | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Rich Holm | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Richard J Largen | None | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Rick Otto | Coach House Garages | self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Robert Trank | Common citizen | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Robin Montgomery | Triple m trucking | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Rose Odell | None | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Russell Jozwiak | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Sandra Earp | Self | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Shane Diepholz | Self | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| shawn tackett | na | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Susan Connor | Retired | Individual | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Thomas Hall | Na | Myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Von Del Musson | myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-20 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-19 |
| Alex Choi | Northwestern Medicine | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Carrie Bishir | NA | Myself | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Deaglan McAndrew | Self | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Dennis Lyle | Illinois Broadcasters Association | Illinois Broadcaster Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Gary Henby | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| James A Rowley | Rush University Medical Center | Illinois Sleep Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| KEVIN R WALLACE | self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Lindsay McCullough | Illinois Sleep Society | Illinois Sleep Society | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Mark Brink | Taxpayer | self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Michael Hutz | RUSH University Medical Center | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Nathan Hays | Self Representation | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Osman Syed Meer | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| patsy g lenz | self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Renee Hill | Personal | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Shirley Farmer Scholtz | None | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Sonia Kovach | Save Standard Time | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 | |
| Stanley Pratt | self | self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| Travis Price | Self | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Dennis Lyle | Illinois Broadcasters Association | Illinois Broadcaster Association | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Jay Pea | Coalition for Permanent Standard Time | Coalition for Permanent Standard Time | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Jay Pea | Save Standard Time | Save Standard Time | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Jennifer Johnson | University of Illinois Urbana Champaign | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| JODI WRIGHT | Myself | Myself | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Kristen Knutson | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| M Scott McBride | Urbana High School | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Matthew OShea | Matthew OShea Consulting | American Airlines | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Michelle Driscoll | Northwestern University | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Paul A Kennedy | Per | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Phyllis Ellin | none | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Rosemary Braun | Northwestern University | Individual (myself only) | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 |
| Sabra Abbott | Northwestern University | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Shelby Blythe | Northwestern University | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Sonia Kovach | Save Standard Time | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Sonia Rubens | private practice | Opponent | State Government Administration | 2025-02-19 | |
| Pamela A Jordan | Thru The House | No Position On Merits | State Government Administration | 2025-03-12 |
Action History
23 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-03-21 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-16
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Brad Halbrook House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-28
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.
2025-01-28
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.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. 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.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-11
Other
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Chris Miller
Uncategorized action.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
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.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Charles Meier Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dennis Tipsword Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Steven Reick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Ugaste Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jed Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Paul Jacobs Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joe C. Sosnowski Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Adam M. Niemerg Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Swanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-16 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Brad Halbrook House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. 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 | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Chris Miller | Other | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Charles Meier Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dennis Tipsword Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Steven Reick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Ugaste Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jed Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Paul Jacobs Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joe C. Sosnowski Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Adam M. Niemerg Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Swanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |