HB2955
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What this bill does
Creates the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Act. Creates the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee for specific purposes. Provides that the Committee shall submit a PFAS Action Plan to the Governor's Office, the General Assembly, and the Environmental Protection Agency no later than one year after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Committee shall continue to periodically meet and shall annually update the PFAS Action Plan and submit annual reports with certain requirements. Provides for membership of the Committee. Provides that the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Sustainable Technology Center shall provide technical assistance to the Committee. Makes findings and declares policy. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2044. 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: 87%
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Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 495 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
Abdelnasser Rashid
Moderate Influence (#67)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Abdelnasser Rashid advance 5% more often than the chamber average.
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.
$3,717,531.77
Across sponsors / voters
16
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid | Chief sponsor | 529 | $483,325.62 | ALLH LLC ($24,600.00); Tax Pros Inc ($14,600.00); Hamza Properties LLC ($14,600.00) |
| Carol Ammons | Sponsor | 67 | $84,689.85 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($11,000.00); Laborers Local 703 ($10,000.00); I.P.A.C.E ($6,000.00) |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Nabeela Syed | Sponsor | 380 | $1,155,665.31 | Democratic Party of Illinois ($342,866.25); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($145,600.00); IBEW Illinois PAC ($122,800.00) |
| Joyce Mason | Sponsor | 90 | $97,369.38 | IPACE ($16,950.00); Abbvie PAC ($8,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00) |
| Jawaharial Williams | Sponsor | 85 | $173,013.00 | Friends Of Walter Burnett Jr. ($72,800.00); Comcast Financial Agency Corporation ($8,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor- Management PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Anne Stava | Sponsor | 43 | $73,423.65 | Democrats for the Illinois House ($32,521.44); Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($6,500.00); West Suburban Teachers Union Local 571 COPE/PAC Fund ($5,115.21) |
| Norma Hernandez | Sponsor | 117 | $284,250.00 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action ($74,300.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($31,400.00); SEIU IL Council PAC Fund ($20,000.00) |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Sponsor | 319 | $691,284.67 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund ($82,800.00); AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC ($38,600.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC HCII PAC ($26,400.00) |
| Laura Faver Dias | Sponsor | 87 | $99,133.11 | Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,000.00); IPACE ($7,500.00); Karen Faver ($6,302.50) |
| Michael Crawford | Sponsor | 132 | $105,245.76 | IPACE ($10,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($9,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Nicolle Grasse | Sponsor | 109 | $337,169.54 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($75,800.00); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($73,800.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($52,500.00) |
| Janet Yang Rohr | Sponsor | 47 | $107,494.54 | Democrats for the Illinois House ($28,951.66); IPACE ($15,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00) |
| Hoan Huynh | Sponsor | 27 | $25,467.34 | Fred Eychaner ($7,300.00); Mohamad Atieh ($2,500.00); Park To Shop ($2,000.00) |
| Ram Villivalam | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Graciela Guzmán | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 12 | $342,866.25 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 15 | $224,400.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 9 | $170,600.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 3 | $123,800.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 6 | $83,800.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 5 | $77,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action | — | — | 5 | $75,300.00 |
| Friends Of Walter Burnett Jr. | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 20 | $68,396.89 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 5 | $61,600.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 13 | $53,000.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 9 | $49,450.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 8 | $48,958.73 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | — | — | 8 | $46,900.00 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | — | — | 3 | $45,000.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 8 | $37,900.00 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $30,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 8 | $27,000.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC HCII PAC | — | — | 1 | $26,400.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 5 | $26,000.00 |
| Northwest Suburban Teachers Union LU 1211 | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| ALLH LLC | — | — | 2 | $24,600.00 |
| Health Care Council of IL PAC | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| Abbvie PAC | — | — | 9 | $19,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 6 | $17,500.00 |
Public Engagement
72 witness slips filed
70 proponents / 2 opponents
24 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
72 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan O'Connor | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-11 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-11 |
| Mike Grady | Strategic Advocacy Group | Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-11 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-11 |
| Andrea Densham | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Catherine Mc Donald | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Chris Krusa | League of Women Voters | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Chicago | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Dany Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Mike Grady | Strategic Advocacy Group | Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Sandy Crawford | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| William Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-04-08 |
| Amy Bartucci | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Andrea Densham | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Ann Kennedy | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Anne Basten | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Anne Logue | SSI | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 | |
| Barbara Sabaj | Personal | Personal | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Carol Juen | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Catherine Franczyk | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Catherine Mc Donald | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Chris Krusa | Sierra Club | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Claudia Jackson | Chicago League of Women Voters, Coalition for Plastic Reduction | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Erin Kennedy | Environmental Defenders of McHenry County | Environmental Defenders of McHenry County | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| James Marek | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Janet Kittlaus | Retired | Myself | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Jocelyn Wilcox | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Julie Niles | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Kathleen McFadden | Sierra Club | member | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Larry Evans | United Congregations of Metro East and Piasa Palisades Group of Sierra Club | United Congregations of Metro East | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Laura Steele | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Laurie Braun | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 | |
| Lisa Gades | Concerned citizen | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Liz Moran Stelk | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Llona Steele | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Lois Lauer | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Lynn Steele | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Maggie Bowman | self | Edgewater Environmental Coalition | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Maria Peterson | Retired | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Mary Penick | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Nancy J Schietzelt | none | Myself | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Pamela Evans | United Congregations of Metro East and Piasa Palisades Group of Sierra Club | United Congregations of Metro East | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Rosemary Maziarz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Sandy Crawford | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 | |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Tracey McFadden | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-25 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-21 |
| Dane Thull | Illinois American Water | Illinois American Water | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 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 | Energy & Environment | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 9 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 75 | 40 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 35 | — |
Action History
45 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. Abdelnasser Rashid 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 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.
2025-03-11
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000 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.
2025-03-12
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.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jawaharial Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Abdelnasser Rashid
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19
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.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEnergy & Environment Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-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
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedEnergy & Environment Committee; 017-008-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Other
Motion Filed to Reconsider VoteRep. Patrick Windhorst
Uncategorized action.
2025-04-09
Procedural
Motion to Reconsider Vote - WithdrawnRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 7-15; House Rule 65
Motion to reconsider a previous vote. Can be used to revive a failed vote or to lock in a successful one.
2025-04-09
Floor Process
Chair Rules placed on Standard Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Rules Committee chair moves bill from Short Debate to Standard Debate, indicating it needs more floor discussion time.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed075-040-000 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.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kimberly Du Buclet Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Janet Yang Rohr Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-05-20
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.
2025-05-20
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.
2025-05-20
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Ram Villivalam
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-20
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.
2025-05-21
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnvironment and Conservation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Abdelnasser Rashid 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 toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000 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 |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jawaharial Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Abdelnasser Rashid | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEnergy & Environment Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 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 | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedEnergy & Environment Committee; 017-008-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Motion Filed to Reconsider VoteRep. Patrick Windhorst | Other | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Motion to Reconsider Vote - WithdrawnRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 7-15; House Rule 65 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Chair Rules placed on Standard Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed075-040-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kimberly Du Buclet Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Janet Yang Rohr Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Ram Villivalam | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnvironment and Conservation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 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 − |