HB2207
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What this bill does
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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: 63%
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Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 521 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.
$1,162,105.50
Across sponsors / voters
6
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Meier | Chief sponsor | 230 | $349,283.37 | House Republican Organization ($115,388.50); Illinois Political Action Committee for Education ($40,000.00); Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR ($20,143.05) |
| Theresa Mah | Sponsor | 107 | $121,809.00 | CTU Local 1 PAC ($12,000.00); Chicago Land Operators PAC ($7,500.00); Bridge Structural and Reinforcing Local #1 PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Dave Severin | Sponsor | 316 | $285,381.26 | House Republican Organization ($84,760.51); Illinois Republican Party ($15,526.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,500.00) |
| 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) |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Sponsor | 272 | $183,769.33 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($14,500.00); Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) ($10,000.00); SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC ($9,000.00) |
| Michelle Mussman | Sponsor | 34 | $44,011.88 | IPACE ($7,500.00); Chicago Land Joint Labor Management PAC ($6,500.00); Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service ($4,711.88) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| House Republican Organization | Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $200,149.01 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $32,000.00 |
| Illinois Republican Party | Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $23,003.57 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Kelly M. Cassidy, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Dave Severin | $18,220.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Kelly M. Cassidy, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Charles Meier, Theresa Mah | $11,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $10,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Charles Meier, Theresa Mah, Dave Severin | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | Kelly M. Cassidy, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | Michelle Mussman, Dave Severin | $7,020.00 |
| Community BancPac | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $7,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $7,000.00 |
| Manufacturers Political Action Committee | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Charles Meier | $7,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois PAC | Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $6,500.00 |
| Ameren | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Theresa Mah | $6,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Dave Severin | $6,000.00 |
| IHA PAC | Kelly M. Cassidy, Theresa Mah | $5,500.00 |
| Citizens for Patrick Windhorst | Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $4,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Assoc. PAC | Michelle Mussman, Theresa Mah | $4,000.00 |
| DoorDash Inc | Charles Meier, Theresa Mah | $3,500.00 |
| Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Dave Severin | $3,500.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Dave Severin | $3,500.00 |
| Amazon | Charles Meier, Theresa Mah | $3,000.00 |
| Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC | Charles Meier, Dave Severin | $3,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC | Michelle Mussman, Theresa Mah | $3,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | Michelle Mussman, Kelly M. Cassidy | $3,000.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 41 | $200,149.01 |
| Illinois Political Action Committee for Education | — | — | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 13 | $32,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 2 | $25,000.00 |
| Illinois Republican Party | — | — | 3 | $23,003.57 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR | — | — | 13 | $20,143.05 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 12 | $18,220.00 |
| Illinois Corn Growers Assn PIF | — | — | 2 | $14,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $12,500.00 |
| CTU Local 1 PAC | — | — | 2 | $12,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 10 | $11,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 3 | $10,000.00 |
| Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) | — | — | 3 | $10,000.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 2 | $9,000.00 |
| Leo Smith | N/A | N/A | 3 | $8,530.00 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Political Involvement Fund | — | — | 9 | $8,498.65 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Bridge Structural and Reinforcing Local #1 PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Downstate Operations Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 5 | $7,500.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 7 | $7,020.00 |
| Community BancPac | — | — | 5 | $7,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
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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| H | Committee | Executive | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 12 | — |
Action History
17 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-05-07 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-29
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Tony M. McCombie House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-04
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.
2025-02-04
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.
2025-03-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive 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.
2025-03-12
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateExecutive Committee; 012-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-12
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.
2025-03-27
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.
2025-03-27
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short 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.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Charles Meier Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Charles Meier
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman 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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| 2025-01-29 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Tony M. McCombie House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateExecutive Committee; 012-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-12 | 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 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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 |
| 2025-03-27 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Charles Meier Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Charles Meier | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |