HB3462
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What this bill does
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning applicants with criminal convictions, requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to consider various factors when considering whether a prior conviction is directly related to the ability of an applicant to safely perform the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the position (instead of whether a prior conviction will impair the ability of the applicant to engage in the practice). Removes the requirement that a person who is licensed or registered to engage in any of the professions licensed or registered by the Department be of good moral character. Prohibits the Department from using a vague term in its consideration of a criminal record and decision regarding whether a criminal record is disqualifying for licensure, certification, or registration, including, but not limited to, "good moral character", "moral turpitude", or "character and fitness". Makes other changes. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that no application shall be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications for a license, the Department shall include practice that is supervised by a licensee while a person is incarcerated.
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: 78%
Calculating prediction drivers...
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
Carol Ammons
Low Influence (#137)
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.
$2,590,778.15
Across sponsors / voters
10
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Ammons | Chief 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) |
| Lisa Davis | Sponsor | 112 | $97,135.00 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($11,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($9,000.00); West Suburban Teacher Union, Local 571 ($5,550.00) |
| Jed Davis | Sponsor | 118 | $47,429.94 | Jed Davis ($5,600.00); Dean White ($5,000.00); Anna Komada ($3,077.57) |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Sponsor | 37 | $60,772.19 | Impact networking ($15,000.00); Sports Betting Alliances ($5,000.00); IHBA ($4,740.00) |
| 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) |
| Barbara Hernandez | Sponsor | 149 | $182,021.82 | Superior Ambulance ($9,736.00); Realtor PAC ($8,500.00); IPACE ($7,500.00) |
| Rita Mayfield | Sponsor | 116 | $148,375.00 | I.P.A.C.E ($8,500.00); Chicagoland Operators ($8,500.00); Novartis ($8,000.00) |
| Christopher Belt | Sponsor | 346 | $1,283,651.10 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($145,600.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($145,600.00) |
| Emil Jones, III | Sponsor | 62 | $214,838.75 | Liuna Chicago Laborers District Council PAC ($53,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Managemnet PAC ($32,000.00); United Assn of Journetmen & IL ($30,000.00) |
| Willie Preston | Sponsor | 109 | $134,694.96 | I.P.A.C.E ($7,500.00); Ben Lazare Consulting ($7,500.00); CHICAGO LAND OPERATORS JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT PAC ($5,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | Carol Ammons, Christopher Belt, Willie Preston, Nicolle Grasse | $223,900.00 |
| IPACE | Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez | $120,300.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | Carol Ammons, Nicolle Grasse | $78,800.00 |
| AFSCME Council 31 PAC | Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez | $74,800.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | Christopher Belt, Nicolle Grasse | $37,400.00 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | Carol Ammons, Nicolle Grasse | $25,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E | Rita Mayfield, Carol Ammons, Willie Preston | $22,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Carol Ammons, Nicolle Grasse | $19,000.00 |
| Ben Lazare Consulting | Emil Jones, III, Christopher Belt, Willie Preston | $17,750.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Carol Ammons, Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez, Jed Davis, Lisa Davis | $16,566.87 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | Barbara Hernandez, Lisa Davis | $13,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | Christopher Belt, Nicolle Grasse | $12,946.15 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez, Lisa Davis | $12,500.00 |
| Comcast | Rita Mayfield, Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez, Willie Preston | $12,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | Jed Davis, Lisa Davis | $11,500.00 |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | Rita Mayfield, Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez, Willie Preston, Lisa Davis | $11,300.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | Rita Mayfield, Christopher Belt, Willie Preston | $10,100.00 |
| Realtor PAC | Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez | $10,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | Carol Ammons, Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez | $9,500.00 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC Fund | Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez, Nicolle Grasse | $9,300.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | Rita Mayfield, Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez | $7,900.00 |
| Jack Wuest | Carol Ammons, Barbara Hernandez, Willie Preston | $7,500.00 |
| PCI Gaming Authority | Christopher Belt, Nicolle Grasse | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | Christopher Belt, Barbara Hernandez | $6,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Rita Mayfield, Christopher Belt, Nicolle Grasse, Lisa Davis | $6,300.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 13 | $223,900.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $145,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 6 | $120,300.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 3 | $78,800.00 |
| AFSCME Council 31 PAC | — | — | 3 | $74,800.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $53,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 2 | $52,500.00 |
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 4 | $50,622.08 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 4 | $37,400.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Managemnet PAC | — | — | 4 | $32,000.00 |
| United Assn of Journetmen & IL | — | — | 2 | $30,000.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 7 | $26,579.34 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | — | — | 2 | $25,000.00 |
| Health Care Council of IL PAC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E | — | — | 6 | $22,000.00 |
| SEIU IL Council Pac Fund | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 5 | $19,000.00 |
| Ben Lazare Consulting | — | — | 7 | $17,750.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 13 | $16,566.87 |
| Impact networking | — | — | 1 | $15,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 1 | $15,000.00 |
| United Association of Journeymen Steamfitters Local 439 PAC Fund | — | — | 4 | $15,000.00 |
| Operating Engineers Local 520 Voluntary PEF | — | — | 4 | $15,000.00 |
Public Engagement
10 witness slips filed
8 proponents / 0 opponents
9 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
10 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Kyle Hillman | National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter | National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| Araceli Tzintzun | Self | self | Proponent | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| Freya Knarr | - | - | Proponent | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| MARK MCCOMBS | SAFER FOUNDATION | SAFER FOUNDATION | Proponent | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| Noah Bazis | IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship | IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship | Proponent | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| Tasha Brown | Small Business Majority | Small Business Majority | Proponent | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| Darwyyn Deyo | Knee Regulatory Research Center | Knee Regulatory Research Center | No Position On Merits | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Zalewski | Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP | Illinois State's Attorney Association | No Position On Merits | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 2025-03-20 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Restorative Justice & Public Safety | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 4 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 80 | 36 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 44 | — |
Action History
28 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-02 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Carol Ammons House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toRestorative Justice & Public Safety 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.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-20
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.
2025-03-20
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.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 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.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jed Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed080-036-000 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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield 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
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.
2025-04-09
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-25
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-25
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.
2025-04-25
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 toLicensed Activities 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.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Emil Jones, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston 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.
2025-05-15
Committee Action
Postponed -Licensed Activities Senate Rule 3-11; House Rule 22
Committee hearing postponed. Routine procedural action — does NOT mean the bill is dead. Sponsor may be gathering votes or negotiating amendments.
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.
2025-06-02
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.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Carol Ammons House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jed Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed080-036-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-25 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-25 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-25 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Assigned toLicensed Activities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Emil Jones, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston 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 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Postponed -Licensed Activities Senate Rule 3-11; House Rule 22 | Committee Action | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |