HB2863
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What this bill does
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a water or sewer utility owned by the State or any political subdivision thereof and being acquired by a large public utility must inform the public of the terms of its acquisition by the large public utility by holding a public meeting prior to the acquisition and mailing a notice to the public residing in the area that the water or sewer utility operates (rather than publishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area that the water or sewer utility operates). Provides that the notice shall include (i) information about the public meeting being held prior to the acquisition, (ii) information on what public body will be making the decision regarding the sale of the water or sewer utility, and (iii) an estimate of the potential rate increases that may be incurred in the next 5 years due to the acquisition, including the maximum rate increase that the large public utility estimates rate payers would incur each year for the next 5 years. Provides that, for a period of 5 years after the acquisition of the water or sewer utility, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall deny any proposed rate increase that exceeds the maximum estimated rate increase provided in the notice.
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: 56%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 311 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
Amy Elik
Low Influence (#130)
Public Engagement
37 witness slips filed
4 proponents / 33 opponents
13 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
37 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Scott | AARP Illinois | AARP Illinois | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-15 |
| Jeff Scott | AARP Illinois | AARP Illinois | Proponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-15 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-19 |
| ERICA RAY | CATHODIC PROTECTION MANAGEMENT | SELF | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-19 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-19 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-19 |
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Courtney Francek | Intren LLC | Intren LLC | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| ERICA RAY | CATHODIC PROTECTION MANAGEMENT | SELF | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-18 |
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Brad Babcook | Chemical Industry Council of Illinois | Chemical Industry Council of Illinois | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-03-11 |
| Jeff Scott | AARP Illinois | AARP Illinois | Proponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-09 |
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Brian Duffy | Tierney, Duffy, Tierney, Ltd | Aqua IL Inc. | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Jeff Scott | AARP Illinois | AARP Illinois | Proponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Brian Duffy | Tierney, Duffy, Tierney, Ltd | Aqua IL Inc. | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
| Vivian Anderson | Illinois Energy Association | IL Energy Association | Opponent | Public Utilities | 2025-04-08 |
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 | Public Utilities | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 20 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 113 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Passed | 113 | — | |
| 2025-05-15 | S | Committee | Energy and Public Utilities | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 14 | — |
Action History
44 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-02 — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-05
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Amy Elik 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 toPublic Utilities 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.
2025-03-18
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebatePublic Utilities 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.
2025-03-19
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.
2025-04-04
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Amy Elik
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-04
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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Amy Elik
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toPublic Health Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned toPublic Utilities Committee
[Amendment] Bill moved from one substantive committee to another. Can indicate strategic maneuvering or jurisdictional correction.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toPublic Utilities Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedPublic Utilities Committee; 020-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed113-000-000 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.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-14
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-14
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-14
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-14
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.
2025-04-14
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.
2025-04-29
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnergy and Public Utilities 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.
2025-05-09
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-12
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Erica Harriss
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-12
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.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Erica Harriss
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee 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.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-15
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-15
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedEnergy and Public Utilities; 014-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-15
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-15
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.
2025-05-15
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10
Senate deadline established or extended.
2025-06-02
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a)
Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
2025-06-02
Amendment Actions
Mild −
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-05 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Amy Elik 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 toPublic Utilities Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Do Pass / Short DebatePublic Utilities Committee; 020-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-19 | 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 | — |
| 2025-04-04 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Amy Elik | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-04 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Amy Elik | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toPublic Health Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned toPublic Utilities Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toPublic Utilities Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedPublic Utilities Committee; 020-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed113-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Assigned toEnergy and Public Utilities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-12 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Erica Harriss | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-12 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Erica Harriss | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedEnergy and Public Utilities; 014-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | Mild − |