SB1859
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What this bill does
Creates the Climate Displacement Task Force Act for the purpose of making recommendations regarding climate displacement within the State. Contains provisions concerning the appointment of members to the Task Force and the duties of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit to the General Assembly an initial report delineating the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations by no later than June 30, 2026.
PASSED INTO LAW
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
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
Public Engagement
217 witness slips filed
213 proponents / 3 opponents
37 organizations
Witness slips
217 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Benedict | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Anastasia Knasiak | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Andrew Rice | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Barbara McKasson | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Bill Young | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Brenna Lemieux | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Brigid Coleman | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Brittany Poppen | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Camilla Stefl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Carolyn Petrakis | self | self only | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Carrie Felix | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Carrie Griffin | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Catherine Caporusso | Resistance | Women and children | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Cherise Rosen | Cherise Rosen | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Cherise Rosen | NA | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Chris Krusa | Sierra Club | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Christiane | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Christine Grushas | ChrGru29 | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate RealityChicago | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Daniel Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Legislative Director | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| David Bythewood | Constituent | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Dayle Holmquist | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Deborah Stewart | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Delaney Earley | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Diane Cushing | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Diane Dugard | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Diane Herrmann | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Donald Gerald Martin | none | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Donald Viecelli | Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Dwain Thomas | none | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Emily Wachowiak | Self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Gretchen Waterman | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Gwen N Clancy | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Hillary Mangiaforte | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Jan Lugibihl | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Jason Han | self | No | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Jenna Braunstein | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Jill Foucre | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Joy Bunton | United Working Families | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Julia R Fine | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Julie Kaufman | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Justin Williams | Metropolitan Planning Council | Metropolitan Planning Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Karen Furnweger | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Katherine Hermann Stone | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Kathryn Dittemore | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Kelly Wrather | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Kristin Green | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Laura Stamp | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Laura Sychowski | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Laura Woods | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Leah Fuller | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Lena Arthur | none | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Madeline Miley | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Maggie Weaver | None | None | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| marcia dellenbach | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Maria Pyra | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Marie Rud | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Mary C Rice | Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Mary Penick | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Maureen Vana | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Meghan Johnson | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Melanie Sadur | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Melinda Eskin Strauss | the ark | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Mitchell Bandes | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Nina Struss | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Pamela Richart | Eco-Justice Collaborative | Co-Director | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Patti Fry | na | na | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Paul Berland | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Polly E Greathouse | Individual ICIRR Supporter | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Rachel Becknell | Constituent | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Richard Amend | Self | indivisible | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Rita Hoover | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Robin Weller | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| RoseMarie Carvallo | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Rosemary Maziarz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Samantha Axton | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Sandra Loftus | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Sara Kurensky | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Sarah Fredericks | Self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Shawn Stacey-Choinard | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Spencer Hockeborn | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Stephanie Holt | none | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Stephanie Seweryn | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Susan Jaffee | Knit Nirvana llc | Business owner | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Susan Zimny | None | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Thomasine Rosenthal | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Victoria Chan | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Virginia Woulfe-Beile | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| William Ahaus | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Winifred Curran | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 | |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Ben Wolfenstein | Abundant Housing Illinois | Abundant Housing Illinois | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Candice Goldstein | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Catherine Mc Donald | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Dany Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Kristina LoRusso | City of Springfield - Waste and Recycling Division | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Nicholas Schrag | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Nik Hunder | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Paul Berland | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Ryne Mitchell | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Shawn Stacey-Choinard | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-29 |
| Daniel Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Janet Kittlaus | Retired | Myself | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Mary Shesgreen | Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice | Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Rosemary Maziarz | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Tracey McFadden | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-04-10 |
| Abigail L Trask | Individual | None | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Adam Peterson | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Andrea Densham | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Andrew Rice | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Angeline DiPasquale | None | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Anna Suiter | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Anne McDermott | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Beth Slutsky | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Carrie Codell | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Cassie Supilowski | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Daniel Ferris | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Dany Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Deborah Fenner | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Debra Faletti | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Delaney Earley | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Diane Herrmann | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Dwain Thomas | none | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Elizabeth Gonzalez | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Elizabeth Inglehart | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Ellen Caffrey Garza | Self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Gabriela Voicu | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Iyana Simba | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Jaime Swank | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Jan Erickson | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Jan Willer | Jan Willer, Ph.D. | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Jennie Moreau | Jennie Moreau LLC | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Jennifer Flowers | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| John Amdor | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | Metropolitan Planning Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Kara Halerewicz | Self | na | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Kay Manning | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Kenji Granberry | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Kevin Varley | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Kristin Green | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Lane Silvas | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Larry Coble | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Leah OConnor | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Leanna Gruhn | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Lindsay Eanet | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Mary Kathryn Knecht | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| melinda strauss | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Michael Dorries | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Nancy J Schietzelt | none | Myself | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Pamela Richart | Eco-Justice Collaborative | Co-Director | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Patricia Graham | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Paula Clark | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Rae Nudson | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Sarah Mitchell | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Sean S Wade | Self | SELF | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Susan Balaban | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Theresa Palluzzi | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| William T Wilson | na | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Winifred Curran | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Anne Logue | SSI | SSI | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Chicago | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Daniel Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| DAVID WAITE | Climate Reality Project | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Karen Daiter | Cllimate Reality Project- Chicago Metro Chapter | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Kathryn Schummer | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Larry Coble | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Mark Lundholm | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Meryl Domina | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 | |
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Ron Cox | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 | |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-05-20 |
| Collin Moseley | State Freedom Caucus Network | State Freedom Caucus Network | Opponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Richard Amend | None | SELF | No Position On Merits | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
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 | Energy & Environment | 17 | 10 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 7 | — | |
| 2025-05-23 | H | Floor | Third Reading | 71 | 38 | 0 | 9 | Passed | 33 | — |
| S | Committee | Environment and Conservation | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 5 | — | |
| S | Floor | Third Reading | 40 | 15 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 25 | — |
Action History
60 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0396. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Graciela Guzmán Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary 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 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.
2025-02-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-12
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation 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.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Graciela Guzmán
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnvironment and Conservation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedEnvironment and Conservation; 007-002-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-04-02
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-04-02
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-02
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-04
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Graciela Guzmán
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-04
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEnvironment and Conservation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do AdoptEnvironment and Conservation; 007-003-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-10
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Guzman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-10
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-10
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;040-015-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnergy & Environment 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.
2025-04-29
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 017-010-000 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.
2025-04-30
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.
2025-04-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-01
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-14
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.
2025-05-14
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-16
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Will Guzzardi
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-16
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.
2025-05-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEnergy & Environment Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedEnergy & Environment Committee; 016-009-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-20
Other
Alternate Co-Sponsor RemovedRep. Dagmara Avelar
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-23
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-23
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-23
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed071-038-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-05-26
Concurrence
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Bill placed on Secretary's Desk awaiting Senate concurrence vote on House amendments.
2025-05-26
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Graciela Guzmán
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEnvironment and Conservation
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-29
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEnvironment and Conservation; 006-003-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs040-016-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-27
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0396 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Graciela Guzmán Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Graciela Guzmán | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnvironment and Conservation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedEnvironment and Conservation; 007-002-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Graciela Guzmán | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEnvironment and Conservation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do AdoptEnvironment and Conservation; 007-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Guzman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;040-015-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-11 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 017-010-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-04-30 | 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 |
| 2025-04-30 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-14 | 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 |
| 2025-05-14 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-16 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Will Guzzardi | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-16 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEnergy & Environment Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-20 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedEnergy & Environment Committee; 016-009-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-20 | House | Alternate Co-Sponsor RemovedRep. Dagmara Avelar | Other | — |
| 2025-05-21 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed071-038-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | — |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Graciela Guzmán | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEnvironment and Conservation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEnvironment and Conservation; 006-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs040-016-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-27 | Senate | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0396 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |