Illinois General Assembly Website - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why should I register on ILGA.gov?

A. Registering allows you to:
Save your profile (name, address, phone, email, business, representation) so you don’t re-enter it on each witness slip. Create a witness slip in just a few clicks. View all witness slips you filed for the current GA. Update your profile, testimony, and positions on filed witness slips (when eligible).

Q. Can I make changes to a witness slip I already submitted?

A. If the hearing status is still active, you can log in with a registered account, go to “My Witness Slips” to edit. However, if you submitted without being logged in, you cannot change the slip after submission.

Q. Can a witness slip be deleted?

A. No. Even registered users cannot delete a witness slip once submitted.

Q. How long do I have to submit or update a witness slip?

A.Senate – Until the end of the day of the hearing’s scheduled date. House – Until the hearing concludes.

Q. What happens if my legislation is reposted for another day?

A. You must submit a new witness slip for the new posting date.

Q. Do I need a new slip if the hearing is delayed on the same day?

A. No. Your slip remains valid if the hearing is later the same day.

Q. Do I need a new witness slip if the hearing is postponed to a new date?

A. Yes – If the hearing is reposted for a different date. If it is simply continued on the same posted hearing you will not need a new witness slip.

Q. If my bill is posted twice in one week, do I need multiple slips?

A. Yes. Each committee hearing requires its own slip, even for the same bill.

Q. How soon after a hearing is posted can I submit a witness slip?

A. Immediately. As soon as you see the hearing posted, slips can be filed.

Q. Are there any rules for my ILGA.gov account password?

A. Passwords must: Be at least 8 characters long Include at least one number Be case-sensitive

Q. I registered but never received the verification email. What do I do?

A. Use Reset Password and access ILGA.gov.

Q. Can I upload documents electronically for “Written Statements”?

A. No. Hard copies must be provided: Senate – Contact the committee chairperson. House – Fax to 217-557-2165 or mail to: Illinois State House, Room 426 401 S. Second Street Springfield, IL 62706

Q. What does “Proponent” mean?

A. One who is in favor of the legislation.

Q. What does “Opponent” mean?

A. One who is against the legislation.

Q. I cannot read the CAPTCHA text. What do I do?

A. Click the refresh icon next to the CAPTCHA field to generate a new one.

Q. How do I avoid CAPTCHA altogether?

A. CAPTCHA is only shown for unregistered or logged-out users. Register and sign in to ILGA.gov, and CAPTCHA will not appear on witness slips.