Mike Simmons
Moderate Influence #20 overall · #16 in SenateAt a Glance
Mike Simmons ranks #20 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 2 laws with a 3% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 178 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Mike Simmons's Influence Comes From
Key Signals
- Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts, not Moneyball. Moneyball scores legislative effectiveness. These figures are donations to matched candidate committees in the disclosure window.
2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13. Linked via Friends of Mike Simmons
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mike Simmons 36638 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | — | — | 2 | $600.00 |
| Steven Stearns | — | — | 8 | $400.00 |
| Benjamin Topp | — | — | 5 | $250.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | Benjamin Topp Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Benjamin Topp Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Benjamin Topp Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Benjamin Topp Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Benjamin Topp Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-30 | Steven Stearns Chicago, IL | Friends of Mike Simmons | $50.00 |
| 2025-06-02 | Enterprise St. Louis, MO | Friends of Mike Simmons | $300.00 |
| 2025-02-10 | Enterprise St. Louis, MO | Friends of Mike Simmons | $300.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
Value Assessment
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Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Simmons.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB1173 | ID CARD-HOMELESS AFFIRMATION | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2285 | VEH CD-BICYCLE DEFINITION | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0634 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH | → Law | 47% | 55% Medium | Passed Both Houses | OPEN |
| SB3476 | LANDLORD-TENANT-RENT | Stuck | 16% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB1262 | STATE WEBSITES-TRANSLATIONS | Stuck | 15% | — | Passed Committee | OPEN |
| SB0594 | HEALTH-TECH | Stuck | 14% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2112 | VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS | Stuck | 13% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2810 | DCEO-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | Stuck | 12% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB0088 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING-COUNSELING | Stuck | 8% | — | Passed Committee | OPEN |
| SB2812 | CD CORR-ELECTRONIC COSTS | Stuck | 8% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 36 members (36D/0R) (36 members, 0% cohesion).