HB3081
SCH CD-OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME
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
High
P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 66%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Filed
In Committee
Passed Committee
Floor Vote
Crossed Chambers
Passed Both
Signed
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 128 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
Aarón M. Ortíz
Moderate Influence (#34)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills they sponsor outperform predictions (positive pull)
Bills sponsored by Aarón M. Ortíz advance 17% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
266 witness slips filed
265 proponents / 1 opponents
106 organizations
Action History
56 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-10-15 — Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Aarón M. Ortíz 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.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild −
Removed Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.
2025-03-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toAppropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education 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.
2025-03-10
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.
2025-03-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Lindsey LaPointe Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateAppropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 009-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-12
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-03-28
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.
2025-04-03
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.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Margaret Croke Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-03
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.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-11
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed107-000-000 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.
2025-04-14
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. Celina Villanueva 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.
2025-05-06
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEducation 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.
2025-05-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-13
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.
2025-05-14
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassEducation; 013-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-14
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.
2025-05-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-21
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Celina Villanueva
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-21
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor 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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
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.
2025-05-22
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
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.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston 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.
2025-10-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-10-15
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Aarón M. Ortíz 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 | — |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Removed Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild − |
| 2025-03-03 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toAppropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Lindsey LaPointe Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateAppropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 009-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 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 | — |
| 2025-03-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Margaret Croke Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed107-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 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. Celina Villanueva 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 | — |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 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 | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Do PassEducation; 013-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Celina Villanueva | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston 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 − |
| 2025-10-15 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-10-15 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |