Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jon Albert 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.
Introduced10
Out of committee5
Passed one chamber5
Passed both chambers3
Became law3
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County
In plain English Limits what health care providers and emergency transportation services can be paid for treating inmates in Polk County detention center under certain conditions.
Official synopsis: Limits compensation to health care provider that provides medical services for inmate housed in Polk County detention center under certain conditions; limits compensation to entity that provides emergency medical transportation services for inmate housed in Polk County detention center if entity does not have contract…
Became lawChapter No. 2026-211 · 2026-07-01
City of Lake Wales, Polk County
In plain English Allows licensed alcohol vendors in a specified area of Lake Wales to operate under an exception to state law while complying with local rules that don't conflict with the exception.
Official synopsis: Provides exception to general law for licensed alcoholic beverage vendors located within specified area of City of Lake Wales; provides that licensed alcoholic beverage vendors within specified area must comply with all ordinances, statutes, & rules not inconsistent with specified provisions; defines specified area of…
Became lawChapter No. 2026-209 · 2026-07-01
Salvage Certificates of Title and Certificates of Destruction
In plain English Requires insurance companies to implement control processes and procedures to verify the identity of people using electronic signatures.
Official synopsis: Requires insurance companies or their authorized agents to implement control processes & procedures to ensure adequate identity verification of electronic signatures.
Became lawChapter No. 2026-56 · 2026-04-30
Beverage Law
Authorizes contract brewers to transfer malt beverages to contracting brewers' facilities; provides that title to malt beverages remains with contract brewer until malt beverages are removed from licensed premises; requires licensed manufacturers that wish to engage in contract brewing to notify division; requires such licensed…
FailedDied in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Cattle Grazing on State Land
Requires land managing entities to identify existing grazable lands and consider whether leasing portions of such land to private entities for cattle grazing is appropriate based on certain goals; requires land managing entities to consider certain information when determining such appropriateness; provides requirements for land…
FailedDied in Rules · 2026-03-13
Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification
Provides legislative findings & intent regarding golf course best management practices certification; provides for type two transfer of Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification program in DEP to DACS.
FailedDied in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors
Revises definitions of terms "class A air-conditioning contractor" & "mechanical contractor" to include additional services that such contractors may perform.
FailedDied in Rules · 2026-03-13
Ad Valorem Taxation
Revises Save-Our-Homes portability benefits available to married persons establishing joint homestead; prohibits increase in prior year's adopted millage rate from going into effect unless approved by specified vote; authorizes DOR to adopt emergency rules; provides for future expiration.
FailedDied in State Affairs Committee · 2026-03-13
Military Affairs
Revises authorization to be granted leave of absence for military service to include Coast Guard; clarifies provision relating to leaves of absence for all state officers & employees for reserve or guard training; authorizes local governments to provide additional leave of absence for officers &…
Not out of committeeLaid on Table, refer to CS/SB 474 · 2026-03-09
Landlord Obligations and Construction Contracting
Requires landlords to provide & maintain specified cooling equipment for tenants; requires landlord to repair or replace such cooling equipment within specified timeframe; provides construction; provides exceptions; provides applicability; revises definitions of terms "class A air-conditioning contractor" & "mechanical contractor" to include additional services that…
Not out of committeeWithdrawn prior to introduction · 2025-11-05
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