HB1457
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Increases the exclusion amount from $4,000,000 to $12,060,000 for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.
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: 92%
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Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 452 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.
$4,343,142.79
Across sponsors / voters
7
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norine K. Hammond | Chief sponsor | 298 | $716,889.27 | House Republican Organization ($141,779.06); I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Women's Leadership Coalition PAC ($69,023.30) |
| Tony M. McCombie | Sponsor | 755 | $2,812,873.48 | Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08) |
| Michael J. Coffey, Jr. | Sponsor | 334 | $263,315.72 | Realtor PAC ($9,000.00); IL Manufactured Housing Assn. PAC ($8,541.02); J & J Ventures Gaming LLC ($8,000.00) |
| Bradley Fritts | Sponsor | 129 | $88,479.62 | Realtor Political Action Committee ($7,500.00); Mary Fritts ($6,250.00); Good Govt. Council (Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association) ($5,000.00) |
| Jackie Haas | Sponsor | 203 | $168,369.22 | Illinois Republican Party ($28,972.26); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00); Realtor PAC ($8,000.00) |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Sponsor | 162 | $177,850.66 | I.P.A.C.E. ($25,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($11,500.00); Downstate Operations Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Political Education Committee | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 5 | $303,500.00 |
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 42 | $188,527.41 |
| Tony McCombie | Leadership | HRO | 3 | $103,629.08 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 6 | $102,800.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 22 | $101,520.00 |
| Women's Leadership Coalition PAC | — | — | 3 | $69,023.30 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 5 | $68,023.15 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 5 | $66,000.00 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 10 | $61,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | — | — | 15 | $53,000.00 |
| Get Illinois Right PAC | — | — | 4 | $47,460.91 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 7 | $46,500.00 |
| Illinois Republican Party | — | — | 4 | $42,526.52 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | — | — | 4 | $38,500.00 |
| Chicago J Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | — | — | 3 | $38,000.00 |
| Donald Wilson | Owner | DRW Holdings | 2 | $35,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 15 | $34,500.00 |
| Comcast | — | — | 6 | $32,000.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | — | — | 6 | $30,000.00 |
| Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits LLC | — | — | 3 | $29,620.00 |
| ABBVIE PAC | — | — | 4 | $27,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Jnt Lbr Mgmt PAC | — | — | 4 | $25,000.00 |
| IL Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
Public Engagement
15 witness slips filed
15 proponents / 0 opponents
9 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
15 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Renee Hanson | Down Family Farms | Mary Jane Down and Down Family Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Mary Jane Down | Down Farms | Mary Jane Down | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 |
| Anna Babbs | Family Farm | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Brian Down | Down Family Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Christine Haag | Down Family Farms | Mary Jane Down - Down Family Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 |
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Jennifer Down | None | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Kathleen Down | Taxpayer | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Kristine Fountain | Family Farm | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Larry Fountain II | Family farm | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 | |
| Noah Finley | NFIB | National Federation of Independent Business | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-20 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Noah Finley | NFIB | National Federation of Independent Business | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
Action History
12 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-07-15 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-21
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Norine K. Hammond House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-01-28
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.
2025-02-18
Committee Assignment
Assigned toRevenue & Finance 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.
2025-03-03
Committee Assignment
ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Bradley Fritts Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jackie Haas Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 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.
2025-07-15
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.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-21 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Norine K. Hammond House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-23 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 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 + |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-03 | House | ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Bradley Fritts Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jackie Haas Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 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 − |
| 2025-07-15 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |