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HB4669

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STATE GOVT-STATE SANDWICH

What this bill does

Amends the State Designations Act. Provides that the Italian beef sandwich is designated as the official State sandwich of the State of Illinois.

Sponsor: Rick Ryan Chamber: House Introduced: 2026-01-28
Stuck
P(Advance)
37.2%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
2.7%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 63% FORECAST

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 55 days ago · PENDING

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. 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.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Witness slips

2 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent State Government Administration 2026-02-18
Solomon "Red" Wiener Red Wiener's Red Weiners, Ltd Red Wiener's Red Weiner- I sell Chicago-style hot dogs, which are technically sandwiches Opponent State Government Administration 2026-02-18

Action History

9 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-13 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Robert "Bob" Rita. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2026-01-28 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Rick Ryan House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2026-01-29 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Natalie A. Manley Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-01-29 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-01-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-02-02 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-02-03 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.
2026-02-03 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.
2026-02-11 Committee Assignment
Assigned toState Government Administration 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.
2026-02-13 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Robert "Bob" Rita Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2026-01-28 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Rick Ryan House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2026-01-29 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Natalie A. Manley Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-01-29 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-01-30 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-02 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-03 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-03 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2026-02-11 House Assigned toState Government Administration Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2026-02-13 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Robert "Bob" Rita Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +