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Robert Peters (D) - 104th General Assembly
Robert Peters (D)
Majority Caucus Whip
2019- Present
13th District
Majority Caucus Whip
Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building, 401 S. Spring
Section C, Office H
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5338
Section C, Office H
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5338
District Office:
1304 E. 47th St.
Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-1996
Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-1996
Biography
Senator Robert Peters was born in 1985 deaf and with a massive speech impediment. His biological mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and his adopted mother and father were a social worker and a civil rights lawyer. He saw first hand the impact and devastation of the racist war on drugs. As he grew up, he admired the work his father did as a civil rights and criminal defense attorney, challenging wrongdoing by the police. This combined with the effect of the criminalization of addiction, inspired his work on criminal justice reform rooted in the safety, freedom, and wellness of all people. A defining moment for Peters was the Great Recession, as he struggled to find work after earning his B.A. in Social Sciences from Kansas State and lost his parents within a year and a half of each other. He found his power through political organizing in solidarity with a variety of organizations in Chicago fighting for justice. As a state senator, Peters has championed the end of cash bail in Illinois after years of organizing around it before becoming a Senator. He just passed legislation that expanded worker protections for Black and Latino workers in temporary employment. He has championed investments in tourism, small business development, and education. He is focused on environmental justice, racial justice, economic justice, and public safety for all. Senator Robert Peters lives on the South Side with his wife Grace.
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| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
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| SB0061 | Robert Peters | HIGHER ED-PREFERENCE ADMISSION | S | Referred to Assignments | 1/13/2025 |
| SB0062 | Robert Peters | BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB0063 | Robert Peters | JUV CT-EXCLUDED JURISDICTION | S | Referred to Assignments | 1/13/2025 |
| SB0064 | Robert Peters | $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB0065 | Robert Peters | ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT | S | Referred to Assignments | 1/13/2025 |
| SB0066 | Robert Peters | HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY | S | Referred to Assignments | 1/13/2025 |
| SB0067 | Robert Peters | NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0343 | 8/15/2025 |
| SB0263 | Robert Peters | VEH CD-LIGHTED LAMPS | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 3/21/2025 |
| SB0264 | Robert Peters | TRUST CD-VIRTUOUS TRUSTS | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB0409 | Robert Peters | EDUCATION-TECH | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0357 | 8/15/2025 |
| SB1300 | Robert Peters | UNIFORM CRIME REPORT-HOMICIDES | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 3/21/2025 |
| SB1331 | Robert Peters | SCHOLARSHIP ACCESSIBILITY ACT | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB1440 | Robert Peters | OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY-PENALTY | S | Referred to Assignments | 1/31/2025 |
| SB1441 | Robert Peters | SECURE CHOICE PROGRAM-IRAS | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0100 | 8/1/2025 |
| SB1442 | Robert Peters | RUST BELT TO GREEN BELT PILOT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB1469 | Robert Peters | DHFS-SLF-DEMENTIA CARE SETTING | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 3/21/2025 |
| SB1586 | Robert Peters | $DHS-CASA-C.I.T.Y. | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB1587 | Robert Peters | CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB1588 | Robert Peters | $DCFS-CASA-COOK COUNTY | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB1589 | Robert Peters | PUBLIC BENEFITS-MENTAL HEALTH | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/4/2025 |
| SB1785 | Robert Peters | CD CORR-MSR-SUPERVISION CREDIT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB1786 | Robert Peters | SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTER | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB1787 | Robert Peters | CTY CD&JUV CT-MINOR INTERROGAT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB1788 | Robert Peters | FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE MURDER | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB1976 | Robert Peters | WORKERS RIGHTS AND SAFETY | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0161 | 8/14/2025 |
| SB1977 | Robert Peters | PROP TX-HOMESTEAD | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB2055 | Robert Peters | IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB2255 | Robert Peters | SURVEILLANCE DISCRIMINATION | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB2256 | Robert Peters | CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2257 | Robert Peters | CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDITS | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2258 | Robert Peters | THERMAL ENERGY JOBS ACT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 5/9/2025 |
| SB2279 | Robert Peters | RIFL ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2280 | Robert Peters | OFFICE FIREARM VIOLENCE PREV | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0140 | 8/1/2025 |
| SB2418 | Robert Peters | YOUTH NONVIOLENT RESOURCE PGM | S | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 - October 15, 2025 | 10/14/2025 |
| SB2500 | Robert Peters | MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0155 | 8/1/2025 |
| SB2501 | Robert Peters | EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2633 | Robert Peters | $DHS-CHICAGO SURVIVORS | S | Referred to Assignments | 3/12/2025 |
| SB2634 | Robert Peters | $DNR-MUSEUMS IN THE PARK | S | Referred to Assignments | 3/12/2025 |
| SR0103 | Robert Peters | FED FUNDING-NEEDY COMMUNITIES | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SR0122 | Robert Peters | MEMORIAL-RAMON REYES VENEGAS | S | Resolution Adopted | 2/27/2025 |
| SR0123 | Robert Peters | HUMAN SERVICES-REIMBURSEMENT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/25/2025 |
| HB1302 | Ann M. Williams | VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0173 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB1710 | Kam Buckner | CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0197 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB1715 | Lisa Davis | DCFS-POLICE/SECURITY-REPEAL | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0052 | 8/1/2025 |
| HB2488 | Gregg Johnson | OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY-PENALTY | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0017 | 6/30/2025 |
| HB3005 | Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS | S | Referred to Assignments | 4/14/2025 |
| HB3363 | Dave Vella | STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0300 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB3399 | Joyce Mason | GEOTHERMAL HOMES AND BUSINESS | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| HB3646 | Norma Hernandez | DOIT-AI TASK FORCE | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| HB3650 | Camille Y. Lilly | UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approp- Pub Safety & Infrastructure | APSI | Christopher Belt (D) | |
| Criminal Law | SCRL | Javier L. Cervantes (D) | |
| Energy and Public Utilities | SENE | Steve Stadelman (D) | |
| Labor | SLAB | Robert Peters (D) | |
| Revenue | SREV | Celina Villanueva (D) | |
| Special Committee on Tourism | SSCT | Sara Feigenholtz (D) | |
| Transportation | STRN | Ram Villivalam (D) |
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Bill: SB0061 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: HIGHER ED-PREFERENCE ADMISSION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0062 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB0063 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: JUV CT-EXCLUDED JURISDICTION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0064 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB0065 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0066 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0067 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0343 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: SB0263 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-LIGHTED LAMPS Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: SB0264 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: TRUST CD-VIRTUOUS TRUSTS Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB0409 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0357 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: SB1300 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: UNIFORM CRIME REPORT-HOMICIDES Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: SB1331 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: SCHOLARSHIP ACCESSIBILITY ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1440 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY-PENALTY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/31/2025 |
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Bill: SB1441 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: SECURE CHOICE PROGRAM-IRAS Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0100 Last Action Date: 08/01/2025 |
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Bill: SB1442 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: RUST BELT TO GREEN BELT PILOT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1469 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: DHFS-SLF-DEMENTIA CARE SETTING Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: SB1586 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: $DHS-CASA-C.I.T.Y. Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1587 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1588 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: $DCFS-CASA-COOK COUNTY Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1589 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: PUBLIC BENEFITS-MENTAL HEALTH Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1785 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-MSR-SUPERVISION CREDIT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1786 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTER Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1787 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: CTY CD&JUV CT-MINOR INTERROGAT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1788 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE MURDER Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1976 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: WORKERS RIGHTS AND SAFETY Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0161 Last Action Date: 08/14/2025 |
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Bill: SB1977 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-HOMESTEAD Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB2055 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2255 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: SURVEILLANCE DISCRIMINATION Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB2256 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2257 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDITS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2258 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: THERMAL ENERGY JOBS ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 05/09/2025 |
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Bill: SB2279 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: RIFL ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2280 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: OFFICE FIREARM VIOLENCE PREV Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0140 Last Action Date: 08/01/2025 |
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Bill: SB2418 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: YOUTH NONVIOLENT RESOURCE PGM Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 - October 15, 2025 Last Action Date: 10/14/2025 |
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Bill: SB2500 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0155 Last Action Date: 08/01/2025 |
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Bill: SB2501 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2633 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: $DHS-CHICAGO SURVIVORS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: SB2634 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: $DNR-MUSEUMS IN THE PARK Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: SR0103 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: FED FUNDING-NEEDY COMMUNITIES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SR0122 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-RAMON REYES VENEGAS Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/27/2025 |
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Bill: SR0123 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: HUMAN SERVICES-REIMBURSEMENT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/25/2025 |
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Bill: HB1302 Chief Sponsor: Ann M. Williams ABR - Short Description: VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0173 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB1710 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0197 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB1715 Chief Sponsor: Lisa Davis ABR - Short Description: DCFS-POLICE/SECURITY-REPEAL Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0052 Last Action Date: 08/01/2025 |
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Bill: HB2488 Chief Sponsor: Gregg Johnson ABR - Short Description: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY-PENALTY Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0017 Last Action Date: 06/30/2025 |
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Bill: HB3005 Chief Sponsor: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. ABR - Short Description: IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/14/2025 |
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Bill: HB3363 Chief Sponsor: Dave Vella ABR - Short Description: STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0300 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB3399 Chief Sponsor: Joyce Mason ABR - Short Description: GEOTHERMAL HOMES AND BUSINESS Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: HB3646 Chief Sponsor: Norma Hernandez ABR - Short Description: DOIT-AI TASK FORCE Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: HB3650 Chief Sponsor: Camille Y. Lilly ABR - Short Description: UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Committee:
Approp- Pub Safety & Infrastructure Code: APSI Chairman: Christopher Belt |
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Committee:
Criminal Law Code: SCRL Chairman: Javier L. Cervantes |
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Committee:
Energy and Public Utilities Code: SENE Chairman: Steve Stadelman |
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Committee:
Labor Code: SLAB Chairman: Robert Peters |
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Committee:
Revenue Code: SREV Chairman: Celina Villanueva |
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Committee:
Special Committee on Tourism Code: SSCT Chairman: Sara Feigenholtz |
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Committee:
Transportation Code: STRN Chairman: Ram Villivalam |