Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Suzanne Weber was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced7
Out of committee5
Passed one chamber4
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 2 bills that became law this session.
Relating to initiating a false report.
The Act changes the crime of initiating a false report. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when [the report] a person intentionally causes an enhanced law enforcement response [that results in] and recklessly causes serious physical…
Became lawChapter 122, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027. · 2026-04-13
Relating to local taxation; and prescribing an effective date.
The Act would let local transient lodging tax money be used for grants to small dining and lodging businesses. The Act would also let the tax money be used for services provided by a special district in lieu of a city or county. The Act…
Became lawChapter 121, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. · 2026-04-13
Relating to restoration of dwellings damaged by involuntary causes.
This Act allows an owner a separate path to restore a destroyed home. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Requires local governments to approve restoration or replacement of dwellings rendered uninhabitable under an alternative process that is not a land use decision.
Became lawEffective date, January 1, 2027. · 2026-04-06
Relating to the administration of epinephrine.
Allows for the use of epinephrine in schools by means other than shots. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections. Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.
Became lawEffective date, January 1, 2027. · 2026-03-17
Relating to outdoor school; declaring an emergency.
The Act raises the amount of lottery moneys for outdoor school. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Increases the biennial lottery allocation made for the outdoor school program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
Relating to local taxation; prescribing an effective date.
The Act would let local transient lodging tax money be used for city or county services provided by a special district in lieu of the city or county. The Act would change the split of tax uses from at least 70 percent for tourism and…
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
Relating to horse racing.
The Act uses money from the lottery to support horse racing. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Creates a continuing allocation of lottery revenues to support specified horse racing events and facilities. Becomes operative July 1, 2027.
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
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