Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Illinois
Votes with Democrats
95%
on 192 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 1,326 of 1,401 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
61 of 113
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
1,401
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Doris Turner 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 Doris Turner sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Doris Turner is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
10 of 192 party-line votes.
HB0111 · $FY 2027 BUDGET
In plain English Makes appropriations for Illinois state government operations and capital projects for fiscal year 2027, among other changes.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 37–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB3255 · DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM
In plain English Creates a bond authorization program and makes changes to state bond laws.
Senate Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 37–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 30–27 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2111 · VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 36–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2111 · VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 36–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1075 · BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Third Reading in Senate · 2025-05-31 · Passed 32–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2510 · $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS
Concurrence in Senate · 2025-05-31 · Passed 34–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3438 · TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS
Third Reading in Senate · 2025-05-31 · Passed 32–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Third Reading in Senate · 2025-05-31 · Passed 31–25 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1531 · DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ACT
In plain English Starting January 1, 2030, selling or distributing foam food containers in Illinois is banned, with exceptions for local government activities authorized before January 1, 2024.
Third Reading in Senate · 2025-04-30 · Passed 32–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB2990 · ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
In plain English Requires dog breeders to provide proper enclosures and exercise areas for dogs, and excludes retail dog sellers from dealer regulations.
Senate Agriculture Committee · 2026-03-12 · Passed 7–6
SB0071 · IEMA-SCHOOL SAFETY
Senate Education Committee · 2025-03-18 · Passed 4–2
SB2645 · FIRE STATION REHABILITATION
In plain English Allows the State Fire Marshal to award grants for fire station rehabilitation or construction to nonprofit fire departments, in addition to local government units.
Senate State Government Committee · 2026-05-30 · Passed 6–3
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 30–27
SB2039 · IBHE-DATA DASHBOARD REPORT
Senate Education Committee · 2025-05-30 · Passed 8–5
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.
Seth LewisRepublican · District 24 · 194 shared contested votes
57%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 194 shared contested votes
56%
Don DeWitteRepublican · District 33 · 208 shared contested votes
49%
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 (75 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Doris Turner 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.
Introduced113
Out of committee69
Passed one chamber67
Passed both chambers61
Became law61
Never left committee44
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the Supreme Court shall allot all vacancies in the 16 (rather than 15) resident judgeships of the 19th circuit for election from the various subcircuits in numerical order until there…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0809 · 2026-08-07
DHS-COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Further amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act by adding provisions concerning community day services certification, certification renewals, and application fees; employee criminal history background check requirements; and other matters.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0727 · 2026-07-31
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
In plain English Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind and updates related state laws accordingly.
Official synopsis: Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0716 · 2026-07-31
SCH CD-SPEC ED TRANSITION PLAN
In plain English Requires the State Board of Education to establish a process by January 1, 2027 to share information about work incentive programs with students, parents, and school staff.
Official synopsis: Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, shall establish an efficient process by which information about the Work Incentives Planning…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0615 · 2026-07-24
SCH CD-TRAINING-SERVICE ANIMAL
In plain English Requires school in-service training on the federal Americans with Disabilities Act to include instruction on service animals in schools.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning in-service training programs, provides that the instruction on the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as it pertains to the school environment, includes, without limitation, service animals.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0628 · 2026-07-24
PROBATE-SMALL ESTATES
Amends the Small Estates Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the following shall not be considered an excluded motor vehicle in determining the value of a decedent's personal estate: (i) motor vehicles used as living quarters; (ii) motor homes, mini motor homes,…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0624 · 2026-07-24
IDOC/OAC-CORRECTIONS MEM'L
Urges the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to establish a Corrections Fallen Heroes Memorial on the State Capitol grounds. Recognizes the inherent danger and risk that correctional employees confront daily while serving a critical public safety mission.…
Not out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
VEH CD-RECORDS
In plain English Requires court clerks to send the Secretary of State records of fatal crashes and certain homicide charges to help impose driver license revocations.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that for the purpose of providing the Secretary of State with records necessary to impose a revocation, upon filing with the clerk of court, the clerk shall forward in a manner and form prescribed by the Secretary (i) a…
Passed one chamberSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
PROCUREMENT-STATE LABS
Creates the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act. Establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government for the benefit of the general public and for the promotion of business, industry, commerce, conventions, and tourism in the City of Springfield,…
Passed one chamberSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
SCH CD-AG ED PROGRAM REPORT
In plain English Requires the State Board of Education to report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027 on agricultural education programs available in Illinois schools.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to, on or before January 1, 2027, submit a report to the General Assembly regarding the status and availability of agricultural education programs in the State. Effective immediately.
Passed one chamberAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · 2026-06-30
SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS
In plain English Recognizes the importance of service animals for students with disabilities and encourages schools to ensure compliance with disability rights laws regarding service animal access.
Official synopsis: Recognizes and affirms the profound importance of service animals in supporting the safety, health, independence, and academic success of students with disabilities across Illinois. Encourages all Illinois school districts to continue fostering respect for individuals who use service animals and to promote awareness of the…
Became lawAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · 2026-06-30
PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH
In plain English Declares April 2026 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month and supports the use of prescribed fire in Illinois.
Official synopsis: Declares April 2026 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.
Became lawAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · 2026-06-30
PRACTICE OF PHARMACY
In plain English Requires pharmacies to post a sign with a QR code near the counter directing patients to sign up for medication recalls on the FDA website.
Official synopsis: Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every pharmacy licensed in this State shall post in a conspicuous place near the pharmacy counter and drive-up window, a sign that includes a QR code informing patients of the ability to sign up for medication recalls via…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0530 · 2026-06-26
MEMORIAL-RICHARD BOWEN JR.
Mourns the passing of Richard Bowen Jr.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
CONGRATS-RSEA
Congratulates the Retired State Employees Association on its 50th anniversary of advocating for and protecting the rights and benefits of state retirees, their spouses, and survivors. Extends best wishes to RSEA for continued success protecting and supporting state retirees, their spouses, and survivors. Thanks all…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
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SB0118 · 2026-05-31
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3258 · 2026-05-31
INS-RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4304 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS (Senate Third Reading)
HB5024 · 2026-05-31
MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES (Senate Third Reading)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (Senate Concurrence)
SB3273 · 2026-05-31
UTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3037 · 2026-05-31
DARK SKY ACT (Senate Concurrence)
HB4571 · 2026-05-31
COUNTIES CD-AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Senate Third Reading)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3967 · 2026-05-31
NURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT (Senate Concurrence)
HJR0046 · 2026-05-31
LITTLE PALESTINE WAY (Senate Motion To Adopt)
SB3465 · 2026-05-31
CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (Senate State Government Committee)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (Senate Concurrence)
SB3321 · 2026-05-31
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (Senate Concurrence)
SB3049 · 2026-05-31
NEWBORN METABOLIC SCREENING (Senate Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (Senate Third Reading)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (Senate Concurrence)
SB3020 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT (Senate Concurrence)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (Senate Third Reading)
SB3044 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3048 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-LETHALITY (Senate Concurrence)
SB2951 · 2026-05-31
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE TIME (Senate Concurrence)
HB4496 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-STATE LABS (Senate Third Reading)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (Senate Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3086 · 2026-05-31
STATE PERMITTED INVESTMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (Senate Third Reading)
HB2783 · 2026-05-31
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2762 · 2026-05-31
INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (Senate Third Reading)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (Senate Concurrence)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0957 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2427 · 2026-05-31
SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4377 · 2026-05-31
PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2771 · 2026-05-31
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB3365 · 2026-05-31
MEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL (Senate Concurrence)
HB5511 · 2026-05-31
DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE (Senate Third Reading)
HB0111 · 2026-05-31
$FY 2027 BUDGET (Senate Third Reading)
HB4248 · 2026-05-31
ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY (Senate Third Reading)
HB3663 · 2026-05-31
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS (Senate Third Reading)
HB0958 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB3798 · 2026-05-31
MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS (Senate Concurrence)
SB0807 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3484 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB2524 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE (Senate Concurrence)
HB0862 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2645 · 2026-05-31
FIRE STATION REHABILITATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0952 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
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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 48 is House 95 plus House 96. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Doris Turner on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Doris TurnerState Senate 48 · Democratic · this page
Mike CoffeyState House 95 · Republican
75%
Sue SchererState House 96 · Democratic
98%
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