SB2466
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What this bill does
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community, regardless of whether the project is located within a distressed location, is eligible for assistance up to 90% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is not located in a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 75% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize the making of grants under the Act for projects that are located in distressed locations and distressed communities. Sets limits on the appropriated amounts that may be used for grants to distressed communities and distressed locations. Repeals a provision that required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a Distressed Local Government Report. Repeals provisions that define terms. Adds other definitions. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
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
Omar Aquino
Low Influence (#140)
Bills sponsored by Omar Aquino advance 9% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
128 witness slips filed
127 proponents / 0 opponents
30 organizations
Witness slips
128 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Peterson | Chicago Food Policy Action Council | Chicago Food Policy Action Council | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Anne Logue | SSI | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 | |
| Catelyn Caldwell | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| David Waite | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Deborah Patton | NA | NA | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Donna L Twickler | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 | |
| Frida Furman | Climate Reality Project | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Jamie Reynolds | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| John Fischer | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Josh Witkowski | XLN Services, LLC | Village of Grandview | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Julie Prandi | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Karen Daiter | Cllimate Reality Project- Chicago Metro Chapter | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Kevin McKee | None | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 | |
| Kevin Romo | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Kim Stone | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Kristina LoRusso | City of Springfield - Waste and Recycling Division | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Meryl Domina | 350Kishwaukee | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 | |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Patrick Davis | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Rosemary Maziarz | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Sandy Crawford | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Sarah Doerr | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 | |
| Shirley Adams | self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Thomas Clemens | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Tracey McFadden | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| William Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Alma Olavarria Gallegos | Openlands | Openlands | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Anne Basten | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Benjamin Cox | Friends of the Forest Preserves | Friends of the Forest Preserves | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Catelyn Caldwell | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Cherise Rosen | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Chris Krusa | Sierra Club | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Chicago | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Diane Cushing | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Eileen Rico | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Josh Witkowski | XLN Services, LLC | Village of Grandview | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Mary Penick | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Maura Freeman | Illinois Association of Park Districts | Illinois Association of Park Districts | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Nancy J Schietzelt | none | Myself | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Pamela Richart | Eco-Justice Collaborative | Co-Director | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Phyllis B Rubin | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Sandra Loftus | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Sarah Doerr | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Sarah Fredericks | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Shawn Stacey-Choinard | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 | |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Virginia Woulfe-Beile | self | self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| William Ahaus | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Anne Basten | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Bob Fisher | Bird Conservation Network | Bird Conservation Network | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Catherine Mc Donald | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Jamie Reynolds | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Joanne Fessett | Illinois Audubon Society | Organization | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| John Fischer | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Josh Witkowski | XLN Services, LLC | Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Kevin Romo | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Nik Hunder | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Patrick Davis | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Paul Berland | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Ryne Mitchell | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Sarah Doerr | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Shawn Stacey-Choinard | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Sylvie Bendier | Individual | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-03-20 |
| Maura Freeman | Illinois Association of Park Districts | Illinois Association of Park Districts | No Position On Merits | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-04-29 |
| Alma Olavarria Gallegos | Openlands | Openlands | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Dany Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Deborah Halpern | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Jim Johannsen | The Conservation Fund | The Conservation Fund | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| John Fischer | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Kevin Romo | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Larry Coble | Self | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Nancy J Schietzelt | none | Myself | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Pamela Richart | Eco-Justice Collaborative | Co-Director | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Patrick Davis | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Environment and Conservation | 2025-05-29 |
| John Fischer | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Josh Witkowski | XLN Services, LLC | Village of Grandview | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Kevin Romo | IDNR | IDNR | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
| Patrick Davis | IDNR | IDNR | Proponent | Agriculture & Conservation | 2025-05-06 |
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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| 2025-05-06 | H | Committee | Agriculture & Conservation | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 9 | — |
| 2025-05-23 | H | Floor | Third Reading | 104 | 0 | 2 | 12 | Passed | 104 | — |
| S | Committee | Environment and Conservation | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 5 | — | |
| S | Floor | Third Reading | 44 | 10 | 0 | 5 | Passed | 34 | — |
Action History
75 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0423. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Omar Aquino 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.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation 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.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-11
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.
2025-03-11
Other
Sponsor RemovedSen. David Koehler
Uncategorized action.
2025-03-18
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.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassEnvironment and Conservation; 007-002-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-04-02
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Omar Aquino 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.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt 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.
2025-04-04
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.
2025-04-04
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-10
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;044-010-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. 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.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toAgriculture & Conservation 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.
2025-05-01
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-01
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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toAgriculture & Conservation Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Bob Morgan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inAgriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-06
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateAgriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst 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.
2025-05-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II 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. Laura Faver Dias 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
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.
2025-05-23
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed104-000-002 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.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-26
Concurrence
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Bill placed on Secretary's Desk awaiting Senate concurrence vote on House amendments.
2025-05-26
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-27
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Omar Aquino Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Omar Aquino
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEnvironment and Conservation
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
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.
2025-05-29
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEnvironment and Conservation; 009-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs055-000-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-27
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0423 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Omar Aquino 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 | — |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-06 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | Sponsor RemovedSen. David Koehler | Other | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Do PassEnvironment and Conservation; 007-002-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Omar Aquino Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;044-010-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-11 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toAgriculture & Conservation Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-01 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-01 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-06 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toAgriculture & Conservation Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Bob Morgan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-06 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inAgriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateAgriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst 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 |
| 2025-05-08 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-09 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-14 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-14 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias 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 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed104-000-002 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | — |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Omar Aquino Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Omar Aquino | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEnvironment and Conservation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEnvironment and Conservation; 009-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs055-000-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-27 | Senate | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0423 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |