SB2438
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning radon testing, provides that every school building of a school district that is occupied or will be occupied shall be tested by January 1, 2029 and shall be retested every 5 years thereafter for radon (instead of recommending that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon). Provides that all new schools of a school district shall be built using radon resistant new construction techniques in accordance with the American National Standards Institute/American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists CC-1000, Soil Gas Control Systems in New Construction of Multifamily, School, Commercial and Mixed-Use Buildings standard or a successor standard (instead of recommending that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques, as shown in the United States Environmental Protection Agency document, Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings). Removes a provision allowing a person to perform radon screening tests without a license. Makes changes concerning the exemption. Provides that if radon is found to exceed specified levels, then the school district shall (instead of may) hire a licensed radon professional to perform confirmatory measurements (instead of to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made). Sets forth provisions concerning mitigation. Provides that a school district may use life safety funds, if available, for radon testing and mitigation. Preempts home rule powers.
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Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 269 days ago · STAGNANT
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
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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
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
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Gubernatorial Action
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Sponsor Context
Bills sponsored by Laura Ellman advance 4% 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.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Ellman | Chief sponsor | 167 | $379,339.53 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund ($75,300.00); I.P.A.C.E ($50,000.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($33,000.00) |
| Michael W. Halpin | Sponsor | 258 | $986,156.02 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($145,600.00); IPACE ($92,800.00) |
| Cristina Castro | 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) |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Sponsor | 377 | $970,934.11 | Democratic Party of Illinois ($187,464.40); ISDF ($113,347.37); Illinois Education Association (IPACE) ($72,800.00) |
| David Koehler | Sponsor | 172 | $445,659.52 | CUPAC ($25,000.00); MARQUIS ENERGY ($20,000.00); IL Corn Growers Association ($20,000.00) |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Sponsor | 226 | $446,371.45 | D Construction ($20,000.00); Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($15,000.00); IL Corn Growers Assn ($12,500.00) |
| Laura Fine | Sponsor | 113 | $251,356.10 | Friends of Don Harmon ($36,776.08); Julie Morrison for State Senate ($26,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($16,000.00) |
| Karina Villa | Sponsor | 719 | $1,679,224.77 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate ($289,418.12); Chicago Teachers Union ($112,500.00); United with Delia for Congress ($82,300.00) |
| 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) |
| Graciela Guzmán | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| 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) |
| Mike Porfirio | Sponsor | 199 | $214,834.31 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($13,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($12,500.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,500.00) |
| 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) |
| Paul Faraci | Sponsor | 176 | $199,285.04 | Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($20,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,500.00); Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC ($8,896.36) |
| 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) |
| Lakesia Collins | Sponsor | 193 | $308,369.08 | I.P.A.C.E ($77,800.00); Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund ($23,500.00); SEIU Healthcare IL/IN PAC ($11,279.00) |
| Robert F. Martwick | Sponsor | 126 | $222,820.29 | I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge, #7 ($10,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($10,000.00) |
| Bill Cunningham | Sponsor | 208 | $416,371.76 | Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($11,500.00); Davita ($10,000.00); Illinois Venture Capital Association ($10,000.00) |
| Linda Holmes | Sponsor | 146 | $299,463.59 | United Assn of Journeymen & IL Pipe Trades Assn PAC ($20,000.00); ILLINOIS LABORERS' LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ($20,000.00); Realtor PAC ($11,000.00) |
| Mike Simmons | Sponsor | 15 | $1,250.00 | Enterprise ($600.00); Steven Stearns ($400.00); Benjamin Topp ($250.00) |
| Mattie Hunter | Sponsor | 221 | $284,896.25 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($16,000.00); DaVita ($10,000.00); Ameren ($8,500.00) |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Sponsor | 140 | $189,587.08 | Nicor Gas Company ($12,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($11,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($9,500.00) |
| Ram Villivalam | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | — | — | 7 | $289,418.12 |
| IPACE | — | — | 18 | $271,100.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 27 | $263,100.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 52 | $260,271.75 |
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 13 | $240,286.48 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 24 | $198,100.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 10 | $179,600.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 19 | $170,750.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 11 | $157,200.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 7 | $150,600.00 |
| Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $145,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 51 | $136,770.34 |
| I.P.A.C.E | — | — | 8 | $127,800.00 |
| Chicago Teachers Union | — | — | 3 | $112,500.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 24 | $111,989.43 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 29 | $109,900.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 23 | $103,000.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 9 | $97,800.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 30 | $97,400.00 |
| United with Delia for Congress | — | — | 4 | $82,300.00 |
| North Ctrl IL Laborers Dist Council PAC | — | — | 3 | $75,300.00 |
| Illinois Education Association (IPACE) | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC Fund | — | — | 2 | $72,800.00 |
Public Engagement
Witness slips
43 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| Brian P Urbaszewski | Respiratory Health Association | Respiratory Health Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Carly Hanna | Hanna Radon Detection | Carly Hanna | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Carol J Fisher | White Glove Building Inspections Inc | Carol Fisher | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Chad Dunham | Eagle's Nest Inspections | Chad Dunham | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Dan Potter | Treasurer Indoor Environments Asoc. & Pres. Midwest Chapter & Spoksmn Ill. Radon Policy Tsfrc. | Board Member Indoor Environments Asoc. and President Midwest Chapter and Leader Ill Radon Policy Tsfrc. | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Daniel Joseph Potter | Illinois Radon Policy Taskforce and Indoor Environments Association | Illinois Radon Policy Taskforce (IRPT) and Indoor Environments Association (IEA), nation's larger radon association. | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Gloria Linnertz | Citizens For Radioactive Radon Reduction | Gloria Linnertz | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Gloria Linnertz | Citizens For Radon Reduction and Immaculant Conception Church | Gloria Linnertz | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| J Dzuryak | Resident | School district resident | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| James Emanuels | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Jeff Blair | Sureway Gaming | Firm | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Jenni Purdue | J & J Legislative | American Lung Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Jennifer Ross | J and J Legislative, LLC | Lobbyist-American Lung Association of Illinois | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Jose Rodriguez | Radon Professional Services, LLC | IEA | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Julia Potter | self | self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Karen Weber | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Keith Garstecki | Cebutilla Services Radon Testing | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Keith Valenti | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Kerestyn Hall | Peoria Radon Mitigation Inc. | Peoria Radon Mitigation Inc. | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Kirsten Schmidt | Radon Detection Specialists, Inc. | MW Indoor Environments Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Kristina Hamilton | American Lung Association in Illinois | American Lung Association in Illinois | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Linda J Moore | Professional Radon Testers, LLC | self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Matt Maloney | Government Strategy Associates, Inc. | Indoor Environment Association Midwest Chapter | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Peter Ruchti | AdeptPlus | AdeptPlus | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Rich Whisler | self | self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Ron Cowgill | D R Services Unlimited. Inc. | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Steve Harris | self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Terrence Carbonara | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Terri Runte | Stephenson County Health Department | Stephenson County Health Department | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Terry binkley | Dupage radon | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| William | Dunsing Inspections | self | Proponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Mary Frederickson | Self | Self | Opponent | Education | 2025-03-18 |
| Andrew Schmidt | Downers Grove School District 58 | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Brian Toba | None | Kirsten Schmidt | Proponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Daniel Potter | IL Radon Policy Taskforce | IL Radon Policy Taskforce | Proponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Karen Weber | self | self | Proponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Kirsten Schmidt | Radon Detection Specialists, Inc. | MW IEA | Proponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Alison Maley | Illinois Principals Association | Illinois Principals Association | Opponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Bobby Johnson | Illinois Association of School Boards | Illinois Association of School Boards | Opponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Emily Warnecke | Illinois Association of School Administrators | IASA | Opponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| Jen Figurelli | LEND SCOPE IHSDO | LEND SCOPE IHSDO | Opponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
| John Burkey | LUDA | Large Unit School District Association | Opponent | Education | 2025-04-08 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| S | Committee | Education | 8 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Passed | 6 | — |
Action History
36 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-01-14 — Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Ellman 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 Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Patrick J. Joyce Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine 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 | — |
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-17 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Do PassEducation; 008-002-000 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 |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-01 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-01 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-01 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Linda Holmes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Ellman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do AdoptEducation; 010-004-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |