Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Democrat · Senate District 17

Influence: 39 / 100
Moderate Influence #19 overall · #15 in Senate

At a Glance

Elgie R. Sims, Jr. ranks #19 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 3 laws with a 1% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 160 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).

Where Elgie R. Sims, Jr.'s Influence Comes From

34%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
73%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
54%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Elgie sponsors are 4% more likely to advance

Key Signals

  • Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)

Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)

3 Laws Passed
1% Effectiveness Rate
0.5 Avg Co-sponsors / Law
0% Cross-Party Bills
160 Unique Collaborators
34.3 Moneyball Score
Network Hub Wide Tent

Value Assessment

ML model predicts legislative effectiveness from network position, demographics, and topic profile, then compares to actual performance. View full recruitment rankings →

2% Predicted Effectiveness
1% Actual Effectiveness
+1% Residual
Undervalued Value Pctl: 88

Notable Bills

Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr..

Bill Description Predicted Dest. P(Advance) Forecast Stage Status
SB1537 STUDENT LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS Became Law 100% 100% High Signed into Law PASSED
SB1899 FOID-DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM Became Law 100% 100% High Signed into Law PASSED
SB1911 PROP TX-AFFORDABLE HOUSING Became Law 100% 100% High Signed into Law PASSED
SB2510 $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS Became Law 100% 98% High Signed into Law PASSED
SB1784 JUV CT-COMMITMENT-AGE Stuck 50% 3% Low Passed Both Houses OPEN
SB4076 $FY27 LEG SUPPORT AGENCIES Stuck 37% In Committee OPEN
SB4083 $FY27 SOS Stuck 34% In Committee OPEN
SB4164 $STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER Stuck 34% In Committee OPEN
SB4080 $FY27 COURTS COMMISSION Stuck 34% In Committee OPEN
SB4102 $FY27 DOI OCE Stuck 34% In Committee OPEN

Voting Bloc

Member of Opposition Dem-Leaning Caucus (140 members, 0% cohesion).