HB1586 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PERSONNEL CD-MERIT STANDARD
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0190
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 415/8b  from Ch. 127, par. 63b108b
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that, if requirements exist under federal law, regulation, or rule for administration of programs by methods relating to the establishment and maintenance of personnel standards on a merit basis on January 1, 2025, those requirements shall remain in place for the purpose of administration of those programs by the State. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Personnel Code. In provisions regarding positions in the State service subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Central Management Services with respect to selection and tenure on the basis of merit and fitness, provides that, unless prohibited by federal law, the administration of certain federal programs shall continue to be conducted by State employees subject to the Personnel Code. Makes a technical change to the classification of certain provisions as pertaining to merit and fitness.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/22/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
3/06/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
3/13/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 007-004-000
3/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
3/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
4/07/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-038-000
4/08/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2025
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
5/13/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/13/2025SenateAssigned to Labor
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
5/16/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
5/16/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
5/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
5/20/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor
5/20/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Labor
5/20/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
5/20/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Labor; 017-000-000
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2025
5/21/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 22, 2025
5/21/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
5/22/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
5/23/2025HouseArrived in House
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/27/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
5/27/2025HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Daniel Didech
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Personnel & Pensions Committee
5/28/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 007-004-000
5/30/2025HouseChair Rules placed on Standard debate.
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 082-033-000
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0190