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Patrick Windhorst (R) - 104th General Assembly
Patrick Windhorst (R)
House Minority Floor Leader
January 2019 - Present
117th District
House Minority Floor Leader
Springfield Office:
314 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5131
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5131
District Office:
2 N. Vine St.
Suite 5A
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 294-8703
Suite 5A
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 294-8703
Other Contact Info:
windhorst@ilhousegop.org
Additional District Addresses
Additional District Addresses
202 E Clark Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 294-8703
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 294-8703
Biography
Republican Floor Leader; 117th District State Representative Patrick Windhorst is a southern Illinois native. Patrick lives in Metropolis with his wife Holly and their daughter and son. After graduating from Massac County High School, Patrick graduated from Shawnee Community College in 1995, then earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in 1997 before going on to graduate from law school at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2000. In 2004, Patrick was elected as State's Attorney for Massac County where he served until being elected State Representative in November 2018. As State's Attorney, Patrick worked to reduce violent crime and to protect his community from the scourge of drug addiction. Patrick is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Metropolis Rotary Club, the Shawnee College Foundation Board, the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, and the Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition. Patrick was sworn in as 117th district State Representative on January 11, 2023.
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| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
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| HB1474 | Patrick Windhorst | CONCEAL CARRY-PUBLIC TRANSPORT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1475 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM CD-AGG BAT-HLTH CARE WKR | H | To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee | 3/5/2025 |
| HB1476 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM CD-CHILD SEX OFFENDER | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1477 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM PRO-PHONE CALLS-CONTACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1478 | Patrick Windhorst | FENTANYL-RELATED ENDANGERMENT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1479 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM PRO-REVOKE PRETRIAL REL | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1480 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM CD-CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTUR | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1481 | Patrick Windhorst | STREET SIDESHOWS-PENALTIES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1482 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENTION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1483 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIM CD-PRETRIAL RELEASE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1484 | Patrick Windhorst | GOVERNMENT-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1485 | Patrick Windhorst | GOVERNMENT-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1486 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1487 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1488 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1489 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1490 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1491 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1492 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1493 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB1494 | Patrick Windhorst | CRIMINAL LAW-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB2413 | Patrick Windhorst | LOBBYING PROHIBITION | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2414 | Patrick Windhorst | ELEC CD-MAIL BALLOTS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/4/2025 |
| HB2415 | Patrick Windhorst | TEMPORARY FOSTER HOME LICENSE | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2416 | Patrick Windhorst | VEH CD-DUI CANNABIS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/4/2025 |
| HB3664 | Patrick Windhorst | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/18/2025 |
| HB4138 | Patrick Windhorst | SEARCH WARR-ELECTRONIC-RETURN | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 10/15/2025 |
| HR0016 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0017 | Patrick Windhorst | RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0018 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0019 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0020 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0021 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0022 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0023 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0024 | Patrick Windhorst | HOUSE RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0025 | Patrick Windhorst | RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0026 | Patrick Windhorst | RULES-AMEND | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HR0324 | Patrick Windhorst | PREVENTION WEEK | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0365 | Patrick Windhorst | CONGRATS-BANTERRA BANK | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/21/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Administration | HJUC-HCAE | Justin Slaughter (D) | |
| Ethics & Elections | SHEE | Maurice A. West, II (D) | |
| Gun Violence Prevention | HGVP | Maura Hirschauer (D) | |
| Judiciary - Criminal | HJUC | Justin Slaughter (D) | |
| Juvenile Justice and Systems | HJUC-HJSY | Justin Slaughter (D) | |
| Restorative Justice & Public Safety | SHRJ | Kelly M. Cassidy (D) | |
| Sentencing, Penalties, and Criminal | HJUC-HSPC | Justin Slaughter (D) | |
| Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Reg. | HJUC-HSXS | Justin Slaughter (D) | |
| Weapons and Weapon Safety Sub | HJUC-HWWS | Justin Slaughter (D) |
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Bill: HB1474 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CONCEAL CARRY-PUBLIC TRANSPORT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1475 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-AGG BAT-HLTH CARE WKR Chamber: H Last Action: To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee Last Action Date: 03/05/2025 |
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Bill: HB1476 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-CHILD SEX OFFENDER Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1477 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-PHONE CALLS-CONTACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1478 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: FENTANYL-RELATED ENDANGERMENT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1479 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-REVOKE PRETRIAL REL Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1480 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTUR Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1481 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: STREET SIDESHOWS-PENALTIES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1482 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENTION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1483 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-PRETRIAL RELEASE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1484 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1485 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1486 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1487 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1488 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1489 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1490 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1491 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1492 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1493 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1494 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB2413 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: LOBBYING PROHIBITION Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2414 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-MAIL BALLOTS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2415 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: TEMPORARY FOSTER HOME LICENSE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2416 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-DUI CANNABIS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB3664 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB4138 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: SEARCH WARR-ELECTRONIC-RETURN Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 10/15/2025 |
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Bill: HR0016 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0017 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0018 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0019 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0020 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0021 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0022 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0023 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0024 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: HOUSE RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0025 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0026 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: RULES-AMEND Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0324 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: PREVENTION WEEK Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0365 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-BANTERRA BANK Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/21/2025 |
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Committee:
Criminal Administration Code: HJUC-HCAE Chairman: Justin Slaughter |
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Committee:
Ethics & Elections Code: SHEE Chairman: Maurice A. West, II |
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Committee:
Gun Violence Prevention Code: HGVP Chairman: Maura Hirschauer |
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Committee:
Judiciary - Criminal Code: HJUC Chairman: Justin Slaughter |
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Committee:
Juvenile Justice and Systems Code: HJUC-HJSY Chairman: Justin Slaughter |
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Committee:
Restorative Justice & Public Safety Code: SHRJ Chairman: Kelly M. Cassidy |
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Committee:
Sentencing, Penalties, and Criminal Code: HJUC-HSPC Chairman: Justin Slaughter |
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Committee:
Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Reg. Code: HJUC-HSXS Chairman: Justin Slaughter |
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Committee:
Weapons and Weapon Safety Sub Code: HJUC-HWWS Chairman: Justin Slaughter |