HB2686
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What this bill does
Amends the State Finance Act and the State Revenue Sharing Act. Provides that certain provisions concerning distributions from the State and Local Sales Tax Reform Fund and from the Local Government Distributive Fund constitute an irrevocable and continuing appropriation. 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: 88%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 97 days ago · SLOW
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
William "Will" Davis
Moderate Influence (#74)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by William "Will" Davis advance 2% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
61 witness slips filed
60 proponents / 1 opponents
28 organizations
Witness slips
61 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| David Brummel | City of Warrenville | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 | |
| Dr Therese Bogs | Village of Monee | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 | |
| Heather Wagonblott | Village of Channahon | Village of Channahon Taxpayers | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Kenneth Klein | VILLAGE OF CRESTWOOD | VOC | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Kristi DeLaurentiis | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael S Einhorn | Village of Crete | Village of Crete | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Michelle Nelson | Village of Flossmoor | Village of Flossmoor | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Missey Moorman Schumacher | Village of Channahon | Village of Channahon | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Taylor Anderson | Anderson Legislative Consulting | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Assoc | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Teresa Kernc | Village of Diamond | Village of Diamond | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Peter March | Village of Peotone | Village of Peotone | Proponent | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Taylor Anderson | Anderson Legislative Consulting | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Assoc | Proponent | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Derek Blaida | Blaida and Associates LLC | City of Chicago | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Dr Therese Bogs | Village of Monee | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 | |
| Frank Podbielniak | Village of Posen | Village of Posen | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Heather Wagonblott | Village of Channahon | Village of Channahon Taxpayers | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Kenneth Klein | VILLAGE OF CRESTWOOD | VOC | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Kristi DeLaurentiis | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Lisa McClure | Illinois Department of Revenue | Illinois Department of Revenue | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Smith | Village of Crete | Village of Crete | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Michelle Nelson | Village of Flossmoor | Village of Flossmoor | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Missey Moorman Schumacher | Village of Channahon | Village of Channahon | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Pat Carr | Village of Tinley Park | Village of Tinley Park | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Peter March | Village of Peotone | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 | |
| Regan Stockstell | Village of Richton Park | VIllage of Richton Park | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Rick Reinbold | Village of Richton Park | Richton Park SSMMA | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Sarah Doerr | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Teresa Kernc | Village of Diamond | Village of Diamond | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Tom Dailly | Village of Schaumburg | Village of Schaumburg | Proponent | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-13 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 | |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Tom Dailly | Village of Schaumburg | Village of Schaumburg | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 | |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Paula Schumacher | Village of Bartlett | Village of Bartlett | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Tom Dailly | Village of Schaumburg | Village of Schaumburg | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Michael Smith | Village of Crete | Village of Crete | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
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 | Revenue & Finance | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 20 | — | |
| H | Committee | Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 5 | — |
Action History
15 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-04
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-06
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.
2025-02-06
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 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.
2025-03-06
Committee Assignment
ToTax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/Revenue & Finance Committee; 005-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1)
Committee formally recommends the bill for passage.
2025-03-20
Committee Assignment
Reported Back ToRevenue & Finance Committee; Rule 3-10
Subcommittee sends the bill back to the parent committee after review.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateRevenue & Finance Committee; 020-000-000 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.
2025-03-21
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
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.
2026-02-17
Committee Assignment
Positive
Approved for ConsiderationRules Committee; 003-002-000 Rule 3-8(b)
Senate Assignments Committee approves the bill for committee consideration — a positive gate.
2026-02-17
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.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-04 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. William "Will" Davis House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-06 | House | ToTax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/Revenue & Finance Committee; 005-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Reported Back ToRevenue & Finance Committee; Rule 3-10 | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateRevenue & Finance Committee; 020-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-21 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly 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 − |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Approved for ConsiderationRules Committee; 003-002-000 Rule 3-8(b) | Committee Assignment | Positive |
| 2026-02-17 | 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 |