HB3596
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What this bill does
Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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P(Advance)
Chance it ever
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P(Law)
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law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
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Low
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sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 85%
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 235 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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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
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Sponsor Context
Anna Moeller
Moderate Influence (#68)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Anna Moeller advance 2% 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.
$7,242,282.56
Across sponsors / voters
19
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Moeller | Chief sponsor | 157 | $196,750.18 | Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC ($25,000.00); IPACE ($11,750.00); Illinois Hospital Association PAC ($10,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Sponsor | 336 | $263,682.75 | Chicago Investments II L P ($11,300.00); Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) ($10,000.00); Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) ($10,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Theresa Mah | Sponsor | 107 | $121,809.00 | CTU Local 1 PAC ($12,000.00); Chicago Land Operators PAC ($7,500.00); Bridge Structural and Reinforcing Local #1 PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Will Guzzardi | Sponsor | 75 | $284,200.00 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($72,800.00); AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC ($41,600.00); SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC ($40,000.00) |
| Maura Hirschauer | Sponsor | 69 | $270,982.77 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee ($73,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council ($72,800.00); SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC ($48,400.00) |
| 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) |
| Margaret Croke | Sponsor | 821 | $2,491,864.69 | Michael Sacks ($307,300.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($145,600.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($140,600.00) |
| Kevin John Olickal | Sponsor | 59 | $141,415.00 | Friends of Ram ($70,000.00); Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00) |
| Ann M. Williams | Sponsor | 187 | $242,353.87 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,000.00); Base Power Inc ($10,000.00); Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC ($7,500.00) |
| Hoan Huynh | Sponsor | 27 | $25,467.34 | Fred Eychaner ($7,300.00); Mohamad Atieh ($2,500.00); Park To Shop ($2,000.00) |
| Daniel Didech | Sponsor | 228 | $458,909.70 | JPMC ($108,803.32); Sports Betting Alliance ($14,200.00); Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($11,000.00) |
| Barbara Hernandez | Sponsor | 149 | $182,021.82 | Superior Ambulance ($9,736.00); Realtor PAC ($8,500.00); IPACE ($7,500.00) |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Sponsor | 127 | $206,174.77 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,500.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($8,000.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($7,500.00) |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | Sponsor | 171 | $195,021.68 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($11,000.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($10,000.00); Michael Sacks ($7,300.00) |
| Martha Deuter | Sponsor | 86 | $81,322.80 | Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,000.00); Democrats for the Illinois House ($6,722.80); IPACE ($6,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | Sponsor | 40 | $52,438.02 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($5,000.00); international union of elevator constructors local 2 pol. comm ($5,000.00) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sacks | CEO | Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P | 9 | $343,800.00 |
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 12 | $342,866.25 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 9 | $238,400.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 17 | $227,400.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 15 | $190,100.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 35 | $161,000.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 2 | $122,800.00 |
| JPMC | — | — | 1 | $108,803.32 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 5 | $97,200.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC | — | — | 7 | $90,400.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 10 | $88,800.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 8 | $82,000.00 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 26 | $79,030.33 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee | — | — | 4 | $74,800.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Illinois Pipe Trades PAC | — | — | 2 | $72,800.00 |
| JB for Governor | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Jewish Caucus PAC | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Friends of Ram | — | — | 1 | $70,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Fund | — | — | 4 | $58,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 12 | $54,200.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 18 | $53,500.00 |
| Margaret Croke for State Central Comm | — | — | 2 | $50,000.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 8 | $48,958.73 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 9 | $47,500.00 |
Public Engagement
97 witness slips filed
76 proponents / 21 opponents
42 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
97 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander LaBee | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-21 |
| Alexander LaBee | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Alfredo Sanchez-Onate | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Amy Doll | Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Anne Logue | SSI | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 | |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Project - Chicago Chapter | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Joanne Fessett | Illinois Audubon Society | Organization | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| John Amdor | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | The Nature Conservancy | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Larry Coble | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Liz Rupel | Illinois Stewardship Alliance | Illinois Stewardship Alliance | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Lois M Lauer | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Nina Struss | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Ryan Wilmington | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Andrea Densham | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Barbara Figlewicz | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Bob Fisher | Bird Conservation Network | Bird Conservation Network | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Brent Langley | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Brian Gill | John G. Shedd Aquarium | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Catherine Ann Franczyk | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Catherine Mc Donald | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Christopher Kessler | Openlands | Openlands | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Claire Johnson | Illinois Chapter of the Wildlife Society | Illinois Chapter of the Wildlife Society | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Claudia Jackson | Chicago League of Women Voters, Coalition for Plastic Reduction | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Project - Chicago Chapter | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Donna Limper | Self | Slf | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Emily Kowalski | Environment Illinois | Environment Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Flora Negretti | SSI | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 | |
| Gail Cohen | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 | |
| Genevieve Kwan | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Helene Gabelnick | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Hendrica Regez | Woodland Ways | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jennifer G Malacarne | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 | |
| Joanne Fessett | Illinois Audubon Society | Organization | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Julia Utset | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Julie Steichen | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Katherine Tellock | Chicago Environmentalists | Chicago Environmentalists | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kendra Ritchie | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Maria Peterson | Retired | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| martin kemper | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Mary Elizabeth Penick | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 | |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Nicole Stratman | GreenBlue | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Paul Berland | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Paula Scholl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Phyllis B Rubin | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| ROGER FRASER | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Rosemary Heilemann | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Sandy Crawford | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Susan Craighead | Individual | Individual | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Susan Frailey Broxham | Self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Terryl Shouba | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Tessa Murray | Friends of the Chicago River | Friends of the Chicago River | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Tracey McFadden | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Wade Halva | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| William Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-21 |
| Courtney Francek | Intren LLC | Intren LLC | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Jack Dorgan | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Jacob Czerwinski | Commercial Credit Group, Inc. | Commercial Credit Group, Inc. | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Stark | Stark & Son Inc. | UCA | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| PJ Foley | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Betsy Mitchell | Illinois REALTORS | Illinois REALTORS | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Brad Babcook | Chemical Industry Council of Illinois | Chemical Industry Council of Illinois | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Dan Eichholz | IL Assn of Aggregate Producers | IL ASSOCIATION OF AGGREGATE PRODUCERS | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jack Dorgan | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jim Watson | API-Illinois | API-IL | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| KJ jJohnson | Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association | Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Scott | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Wiedmaier | UCA of IL | UCA of IL | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Noah Finley | NFIB | National Federation of Independent Business | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| PJ Foley | Illinois Construction Industry Committee | Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC) | Opponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
Action History
24 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Anna Moeller 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.
2025-03-07
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.
2025-03-10
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.
2025-03-10
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. 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.
2025-03-11
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.
2025-03-12
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.
2025-03-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-12
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.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-03-24
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.
2025-03-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Ann M. Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
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.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Daniel Didech 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. 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.
2025-04-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-01-16
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-02
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.
2026-02-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Anna Moeller 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 | — |
| 2025-03-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava 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 + |
| 2025-03-10 | 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. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Janet Yang Rohr Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-03-24 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Margaret Croke Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-31 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Ann M. Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Daniel Didech Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-29 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-16 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |