SB2427
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time: (1) when a teacher or instructor has authorized the student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes; (2) in an emergency or in response to an imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual; (3) when a licensed physician determines that the possession or use of a wireless communication device is necessary for the health or well-being of the student; or (4) to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan developed under Section 504; or (5) when the wireless communication device is necessary for students who are English learners to access learning materials. Prohibits a district from enforcing the policy through fees, fines, the deployment of a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement officer. Requires each school board to review the effectiveness of its wireless communication device policy at least every 3 years.
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: Floor Vote · Last action 235 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
Cristina Castro
Low Influence (#104)
Bills sponsored by Cristina Castro 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.
$8,836,317.21
Across sponsors / voters
24
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristina Castro | Chief sponsor | 345 | $594,037.25 | Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC ($55,287.94); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($20,000.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($15,500.00) |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Sponsor | 176 | $230,529.00 | I.P.A.C.E. ($19,450.00); AFT Local 604 COPE II ($15,834.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($12,500.00) |
| David Koehler | Sponsor | 172 | $445,659.52 | CUPAC ($25,000.00); MARQUIS ENERGY ($20,000.00); IL Corn Growers Association ($20,000.00) |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Sponsor | 120 | $179,320.76 | Ameren Illinois ($10,000.00); I.P.A.C.E, ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($5,500.00) |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Sponsor | 57 | $70,160.38 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00); IPACE ($5,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($5,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Ram Villivalam | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Adriane Johnson | Sponsor | 241 | $290,154.16 | I.P.A.C.E. ($31,900.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($11,000.00); Health Care Council of IL PAC ($10,000.00) |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Sponsor | 88 | $66,275.00 | Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee ($5,000.00); Marquis Energy ($5,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00) |
| Jason Plummer | Sponsor | 93 | $272,535.57 | Constitution Bank ($103,282.72); Bank of Hillsboro ($76,097.85); Charles Drury, Jr. ($5,800.00) |
| 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) |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Sponsor | 142 | $429,173.14 | I.P.A.C.E. ($78,800.00); Carpentry Advancement PAC ($72,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($72,800.00) |
| Laura M. Murphy | Sponsor | 198 | $380,446.10 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($50,000.00); Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($14,000.00) |
| Julie A. Morrison | Sponsor | 251 | $482,585.57 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($20,250.00); IPACE ($18,000.00); Dudley & Lake LLC ($14,000.00) |
| Michelle Mussman | Sponsor | 34 | $44,011.88 | IPACE ($7,500.00); Chicago Land Joint Labor Management PAC ($6,500.00); Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service ($4,711.88) |
| Fred Crespo | Sponsor | 63 | $62,326.51 | Health Care Council of IL PAC ($10,000.00); Stonegate Properties ($8,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Anthony DeLuca | Sponsor | 237 | $338,063.00 | AFT Local 604 COPE II ($17,000.00); I.P.A.C.E ($15,000.00); Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 ($12,000.00) |
| Katie Stuart | Sponsor | 148 | $448,010.54 | Carpentry Advancement PAC ($73,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council Political Action Committee ($43,700.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($40,000.00) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Gregg Johnson | Sponsor | 159 | $176,664.56 | UAW Illinois PAC ($20,000.00); Chicago Land Operators ($10,500.00); IPACE ($10,000.00) |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Sponsor | 82 | $132,098.18 | Fraternal Order of Police ($37,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($9,000.00) |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Sponsor | 86 | $95,238.00 | Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Comm. ($10,000.00); Liuna Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($7,500.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 25 | $400,700.00 |
| Michael Sacks | CEO | Grosvenor Capital Management | 9 | $343,800.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 7 | $227,400.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 19 | $199,300.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 13 | $180,150.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 22 | $179,100.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 11 | $154,600.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 32 | $150,270.34 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 14 | $142,000.00 |
| Constitution Bank | — | — | 13 | $103,282.72 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 20 | $96,502.80 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 9 | $86,300.00 |
| Bank of Hillsboro | — | — | 6 | $76,097.85 |
| AFSCME Council 31 PAC | — | — | 2 | $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 |
| Carpentry Advancement Fund | — | — | 4 | $58,500.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 19 | $55,100.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 13 | $52,500.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 17 | $51,332.11 |
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 4 | $50,622.08 |
| Margaret Croke for State Central Comm | — | — | 2 | $50,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | — | — | 9 | $49,000.00 |
Public Engagement
36 witness slips filed
32 proponents / 1 opponents
16 organizations
Witness slips
36 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Gary Dougherty | American Diabetes Association | American Diabetes Association | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Jan Ting | Self | Self and children | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Jessica Handy | Stand for Children | Stand for Children | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Steven Andersson | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | Illinois Public Health Institute | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Analia Elizalde | Self | Self | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-30 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-30 |
| Steven Andersson | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | Illinois Public Health Institute | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-30 |
| Unique Mickens | Illinois Education Association | IEA | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-30 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Unique Mickens | Illinois Education Association | IEA | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Alexandra Rodriguez | Chicago Food Policy Action Council | NA | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Captain John Thompson | ILLINOIS STATE POLICE | ILLINOIS STATE POLICE | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Dana Stoerger | Illinois State Board of Education | Illinois State Board of Education | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Gloria E Barrera | NA | Self (Certified School Nurse) | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Marcia McCullough | CCDPH | NA | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Sandra Noel | NA | NA | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Shianne Shively | Illinois Education Association | Illinois Education Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Steve Andersson | Nekritz, Amdor, Andersson Group | Illinois Public Health Institute | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Tyler Diers | TechNet | TechNet | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Kevin McCleish | Self | Self | Opponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Jim Long | Illinois Policy | Illinois Policy | No Position On Merits | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Gary Dougherty | American Diabetes Association | American Diabetes Association | No Position On Merits | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Gary Dougherty | American Diabetes Association | American Diabetes Association | No Position On Merits | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Dana Stoerger | Illinois State Board of Education | Illinois State Board of Education | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Gary Dougherty | American Diabetes Association | American Diabetes Association | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Molly Rumley | Pro-Family Alliance | Pro-Family Alliance | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Steven Andersson | Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group | Illinois Public Health Institute | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Unique Mickens | Illinois Education Association | IEA | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
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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| 2025-05-07 | H | Committee | Education Policy | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Passed | 9 | — |
| S | Committee | Education | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 14 | — | |
| S | Floor | Third Reading | 55 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 55 | — |
Action History
58 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Cristina Castro Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-07
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.
2025-02-07
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.
2025-02-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-03-04
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.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Cristina Castro
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-03-14
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.
2025-03-17
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedEducation; 014-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-19
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-03-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
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.
2025-04-03
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;055-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-11
Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-04-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEducation Policy 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.
2025-04-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-04-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Fred Crespo Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Margaret Croke Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-23
Other
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Anthony DeLuca
Uncategorized action.
2025-04-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Janet Yang Rohr Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-04-30
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-30
Amendment Actions
House Committee 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.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-07
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inEducation Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-07
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateEducation Policy Committee; 010-001-001 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-07
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.
2025-05-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-16
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-16
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.
2025-05-16
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.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild +
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 Rule 2-10(d)
Floor vote and final action deadline extended.
2025-05-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-31
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild +
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(d)
Floor vote and final action deadline extended.
2025-06-01
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.
2026-02-17
Committee Assignment
Positive
Approved for ConsiderationRules Committee; 003-002-000 Rule 3-8(b)
Senate Assignments Committee approves the bill for committee consideration — a positive gate.
2026-02-17
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.
2026-02-17
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Cristina Castro Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-13 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Cristina Castro | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-17 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedEducation; 014-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-27 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;055-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toEducation Policy Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-21 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Fred Crespo Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Margaret Croke Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-23 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-23 | House | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Anthony DeLuca | Other | — |
| 2025-04-29 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Janet Yang Rohr Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-30 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-30 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-07 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inEducation Policy Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateEducation Policy Committee; 010-001-001 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 |
| 2025-05-12 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 Rule 2-10(d) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild + |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(d) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild + |
| 2025-06-01 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Approved for ConsiderationRules Committee; 003-002-000 Rule 3-8(b) | Committee Assignment | Positive |
| 2026-02-17 | 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 |
| 2026-02-17 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee | Amendment Actions | — |