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Democratic
· Representative
Carol Ammons
Represents District 103 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 329 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 834 of 883 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
8 of 28
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
883
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 9, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 104th General Assembly.
How Carol Ammons votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Carol Ammons sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Carol Ammons is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 329 party-line votes.
SB3222 · VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME
House Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 77–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB3071 · ELECTRONIC MONITORING
In plain English Expands who must report elder abuse to include investment advisers, securities dealers, and certain bank employees, and changes rules for accessing and sharing related records.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 71–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3799 · INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
In plain English Requires insurers to give 60 days' notice before increasing fire insurance renewal premiums by more than 10%, and regulates rates to prevent them from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory.
House Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 56–37 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3799 · INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
In plain English Requires insurers to give 60 days' notice before increasing fire insurance renewal premiums by more than 10%, and regulates rates to prevent them from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory.
House Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 56–37 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB0575 · GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Requires election authorities to allow voters in line at closing to vote, establish curbside voting and vote-by-mail websites, and test five percent of voting devices, among other election changes.
House Ethics & Elections Committee · 2025-10-28 · Passed 10–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB2564 · PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES
House Personnel & Pensions Committee · 2026-05-29 · Passed 7–4
SB3403 · PEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT
House Personnel & Pensions Committee · 2026-05-28 · Passed 7–4
HB4491 · PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY
In plain English Requires public employees injured or made ill in the line of duty to continue receiving full pay including pensionable salary and accrued benefits.
House Personnel & Pensions Committee · 2026-02-26 · Passed 7–4
HB0575 · GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Requires election authorities to allow voters in line at closing to vote, establish curbside voting and vote-by-mail websites, and test five percent of voting devices, among other election changes.
House Ethics & Elections Committee · 2025-10-28 · Passed 10–7
HB5093 · HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION
House Higher Education Committee · 2026-05-31 · Passed 7–3
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Jeff KeicherRepublican · District 70 · 259 shared contested votes
34%
Nicole La HaRepublican · District 82 · 265 shared contested votes
32%
Jennifer SanalitroRepublican · District 48 · 257 shared contested votes
31%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (49 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Carol Ammons 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.
Introduced28
Out of committee16
Passed one chamber14
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee12
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
SURGICAL INSTITUTE-REPEAL
In plain English Repeals the Surgical Institute for Children Act.
Official synopsis: Repeals the Surgical Institute for Children Act.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0738 · 2026-07-31
SCH-CD-LICENSE-EARLY CHILDHOOD
In plain English Removes a requirement that high school students complete two years of foreign language courses to earn a diploma.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Code. Removes provisions requiring that, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully complete 2 years of foreign language courses. Makes…
Passed one chamberSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
$BD HIGHER ED-HUNGER FREE PRO
Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for deposit into the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund. Effective July 1, 2026.
Out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
$ST UNI CIVIL SERV-OP EXPENSES
Appropriates $1,558,900 to the State Universities Civil Service System to meet its operational expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
STATE PARKS-SCOTT BENNETT
In plain English Names a railroad trestle bridge at Kickapoo State Recreation Area the Senator Scott Bennett Memorial Bridge and allows plaques to be erected recognizing it.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Parks Designation Act. Provides that the railroad trestle bridge that is part of the Kickapoo Rail Trail and that is located at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County shall be known as the Senator Scott Bennett Memorial Bridge. Further provides…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0527 · 2026-06-26
DFPR-CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
4-DAY WORK WEEK-SUPPORT
In plain English Urges Illinois to support pilot programs testing four-day workweeks in private and state workplaces.
Official synopsis: Urges the State of Illinois to make needed investments in Illinois workplaces to decrease burnout, increase workplace happiness, and recognize that a portion of the productivity gains the United States has seen should result in less work for all. Urges pilot programs to be established…
Became lawAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II · 2026-05-28
BENIN BRONZES-REPATRIATION
In plain English Urges official requests for return of Benin Bronzes, establishment of a repatriation committee, and programs for healing between heirs of enslaved people and the Benin Kingdom.
Official synopsis: Acknowledges and condemns the historical injustice associated with the original creation of the Benin Bronzes, the subsequent British acquisition and distribution of the relics, and the current possession of the Benin Bronzes by museums and collectors who are unwilling to share the relics with the…
Became lawAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis · 2026-05-25
STUDY-GENEALOGIC AFFAIR OFFICE
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Replaces all references to the "Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Committee" with references to the "Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Commission". Provides that the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Commission shall report to the…
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
REGULATION-TECH
In plain English Creates a licensing system for cirrologists and cirrology schools to practice textured hair care through nonchemical methods, with a 600-hour training requirement or apprenticeship pathway.
Official synopsis: Creates the Textured Hair Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of cirrologists, cirrology schools, and cirrology teachers. Defines cirrology as the distinct, nonchemical field of professional study and practice dedicated to the care, treatment, maintenance, styling, preservation, and management of textured hair and scalp health…
Passed one chamberAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty · 2026-05-21
MEDICAID-MUIR RATE-VA CARE
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, beginning on and after October 1, 2026, for rate year 2027 and thereafter, the Medicaid inpatient utilization rate used in the determination of eligibility for inpatient adjustment payments provided under the Code…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller · 2026-05-14
CONGRATS-UOFI WHEELCHAIR TEAMS
Congratulates the University of Illinois women's and men's wheelchair basketball teams on their performance at the 2026 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championships. Commends the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the University of Illinois Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services in the…
Became lawAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst · 2026-05-07
EPA-CCR MANAGEMENT
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines "CCR management unit" as any area of land at any facility with a CCR surface impoundment, on which any noncontainerized accumulation of CCR is received, is placed, or is otherwise managed, and that is not itself a CCR surface…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
ELEC CD-LOST MAIL BALLOT
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a voter is unable to submit a vote by mail ballot, it shall be sufficient for the voter to submit to the election judges an affidavit executed before the election judges specifying that the voter received a vote…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
SCH CD-ED LICENSE-COMPUTER SCI
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, shall create an introductory content area endorsement for computer science that allows individuals with a Professional Educator License to…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
SB3731 · 2026-05-31
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY (House Third Reading)
HB5228 · 2026-05-31
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE (House Concurrence)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (House Third Reading)
HB4203 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-CANCER SCREENINGS (House Concurrence)
HB5081 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS (House Concurrence)
HB5020 · 2026-05-31
JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS (House Concurrence)
SB3070 · 2026-05-31
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE (House Third Reading)
HB3711 · 2026-05-31
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT (House Concurrence)
HB4649 · 2026-05-31
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT (House Concurrence)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (House Third Reading)
HB4534 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING (House Concurrence)
HB3454 · 2026-05-31
EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE (House Concurrence)
SB3393 · 2026-05-31
OSFM-CONTINUING EDUCATION (House Third Reading)
HB5492 · 2026-05-31
PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY (House Concurrence)
HB1810 · 2026-05-31
INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES (House Concurrence)
HB5449 · 2026-05-31
CONDO CI ASSN-DISCLSOURE INFO (House Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (House Third Reading)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (House Third Reading)
HB5093 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION (House Higher Education Committee)
HB5093 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION (House Concurrence)
HB2335 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-VARIOUS (House Concurrence)
HB5387 · 2026-05-31
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES (House Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (House Concurrence)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (House Third Reading)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (House Concurrence)
SB2715 · 2026-05-31
OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC (House Third Reading)
HB2564 · 2026-05-31
PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES (House Concurrence)
HB4966 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-SECURE ACT (House Concurrence)
HB5487 · 2026-05-31
LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP (House Concurrence)
SB3561 · 2026-05-31
BUY-NOW-PAY-LATER ACT (House Third Reading)
SB3211 · 2026-05-31
TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS (House Third Reading)
HB2371 · 2026-05-31
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY (House Concurrence)
HB4160 · 2026-05-31
AUTO INS-RIGHT TO APPRAISAL (House Concurrence)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (House Concurrence)
SB0248 · 2026-05-31
CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION (House Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (House Third Reading)
HB1700 · 2026-05-31
FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT (House Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (House Concurrence)
HB3811 · 2026-05-31
PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS (House Concurrence)
HB3595 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-PET INSURANCE (House Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (House Concurrence)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (House Third Reading)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (House Third Reading)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (House Third Reading)
HB3275 · 2026-05-31
SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE (House Concurrence)
HB5295 · 2026-05-31
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY (House Concurrence)
SB3707 · 2026-05-31
VISION BENEFIT MANAGERS (House Third Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 883 total roll-call votes this session).
Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundary files, simplified for display. For an exact address, use the legislature’s own district finder.
Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 52 is House 103 plus House 104. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Carol Ammons on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Paul FaraciState Senate 52 · Democratic
99%
Carol AmmonsState House 103 · Democratic · this page
Brandun SchweizerState House 104 · Republican
75%
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