Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Illinois
Votes with Republicans
82%
on 236 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 95%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,312 of 1,330 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
18 of 65
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 12.5
Roll calls on record
1,330
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 Erica Harriss 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 Erica Harriss 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. Erica Harriss is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
42 of 236 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB4990 · HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 42–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4248 · ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY
In plain English Bans businesses from using surveillance pricing and allows the Attorney General or State's Attorneys to enforce the prohibition.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 41–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3222 · VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME
Senate Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 47–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3465 · CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS
Senate Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 45–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4339 · SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTER
In plain English Requires high school districts to offer eligible graduating students the opportunity to register to vote starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-29 · Passed 41–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1810 · INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 45–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4990 · HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE
Senate Higher Education Committee · 2026-05-27 · Passed 11–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4536 · SCH CD-REG SUP INSTITUT-TRAUMA
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-20 · Passed 41–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4725 · WORKER PROTECTION UNIT
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-20 · Passed 43–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4862 · SCH CD-STAFF MENTAL HEALTH
In plain English Requires school boards to develop procedures supporting employee mental health by January 1, 2028, including staff feedback opportunities and annual communication about available mental health resources.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-20 · Passed 43–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB3666 · REDUCING BARRIERS TO LICENSURE
In plain English Allows incarcerated people to have license applications processed, permits sealed licensure records to remain confidential, and removes criminal conviction as automatic grounds for license denial for eligible offenders.
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–3
SB3897 · IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–3
SB2431 · EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2025-05-29 · Passed 5–3
HB3385 · HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH ACTION
Senate Higher Education Committee · 2025-05-07 · Failed 7–5
HB4456 · LOW-INCOME UTILITY RATES
In plain English Allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve low-income discounts on electric and natural gas bills, funded through fixed per-customer surcharges on residential and non-residential customers' bills.
Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · 2026-05-07 · Passed 8–5
Democrats 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.
Patrick JoyceDemocrat · District 40 · 233 shared contested votes
42%
Doris TurnerDemocrat · District 48 · 199 shared contested votes
39%
Meg Loughran CappelDemocrat · District 49 · 184 shared contested votes
36%
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 (18 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Erica Harriss 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.
Introduced65
Out of committee22
Passed one chamber22
Passed both chambers18
Became law18
Never left committee43
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 12.5 bills that became law this session.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Requires governmental units, counties, and municipalities with websites to post information about where their audit and financial reports are publicly accessible.
Official synopsis: Amends the Governmental Account Audit Act, the Counties Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that if a governmental unit, county, or municipality maintains a website, the governmental unit, county, or municipality shall post on the website information describing where all audit or financial reports…
Became lawAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema · 2026-08-13
NURSING HOME-INCIDENT REPORT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that each facility shall notify the Department of any incident or accident that results in serious physical harm or injury to a resident (rather than significant physical harm or injury). Provides that a…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0778 · 2026-08-07
ROADS-BLUE REFLECTIVE MARKERS
In plain English Allows local governments to place blue square pavement markers near fire hydrants and water supplies on roads with required permits.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Allows a unit of local government to place a pavement marker on any highway, street, or road to mark the location of a fire hydrant or water supply on the side of the highway, street, or road near the fire…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0748 · 2026-07-31
PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION
In plain English Requires licensed pharmacies to post or provide information about the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other crisis resources.
Official synopsis: Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; (ii)…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0691 · 2026-07-31
VEH-SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DECAL
In plain English Allows vehicle decals for sickle cell anemia awareness and creates a fund to grant money to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a decal to be issued for sickle cell anemia awareness. Provides that a $25 fee for original issuance shall be paid with $10 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0687 · 2026-07-31
VEH CD-LIGHTS EXEMPTION
In plain English Allows contractors, engineers, surveyors, and union representatives to use green flashing lights on vehicles while actively working on highways.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the use of green oscillating, flashing, or rotating lights on motor vehicles or equipment used by contractors, engineering or survey crews, or union representatives engaged in work on a highway. Provides that such lights shall not be lighted except…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0686 · 2026-07-31
MILITARY PLATES-SECOND SET
In plain English Allows eligible military personnel to receive a second set of military special license plates under the same terms as the first set.
Official synopsis: Amends the Special Plates Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person eligible to receive certain military special plates is entitled to receive, upon application to the Secretary of State, a second set of the special plates under the same terms and conditions…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0603 · 2026-07-24
PROP TX-BUDGET FILING
In plain English Allows taxing districts to file budgets and revenue estimates electronically with the county clerk, who must provide a receipt confirming receipt.
Official synopsis: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxing district's budget and appropriation ordinance and estimate of revenues may be filed electronically with the county clerk. Provides that, if a taxing district's budget and appropriation ordinance and estimate of revenues are filed electronically with the…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0623 · 2026-07-24
INC TX-WELCOME HOME CREDIT
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Welcome Home Illinois tax credit. Provides that each taxpayer who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the State during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson · 2026-07-09
INC TX-PROP TX CREDIT
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the credit for residential real property taxes is refundable. Effective immediately.
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson · 2026-07-09
PROP TX-FAIRNESS TASK FORCE
Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Creates the Fairness in Property Tax Foreclosure Task Force. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study and make recommendations concerning issues associated with property foreclosure for failure to pay property taxes.…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills · 2026-07-02
$DHS-DIGNITY IN PAY GRANTS
In addition to any amounts heretofore appropriated for Community-Based Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled and Alternative Community Programs, appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to fund transition grants…
Not out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
ELEC CD-PETITION FOR QUESTIONS
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a public question may be initiated by the filing with the clerk or secretary of the governmental unit of a petition signed by a number of qualified electors equal to or greater than at least 4% of the total…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes · 2026-05-26
ADULT CONTENT AGE VERIFICATION
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Provides that a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors shall be subject to civil penalties…
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
BINGO-OPERATION-MAX CARD PRICE
Amends the Bingo License and Tax Act. Allows a volunteer who is not a paid bona fide member of the sponsoring organization to participate in the management or operation of bingo. Increases the maximum price for a single card to $1.79 (instead of $1).
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
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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 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)
HB4438 · 2026-05-31
STATE BEE DESIGNATION (Senate Third Reading)
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Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 56 is House 111 plus House 112. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Erica Harriss on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Erica HarrissState Senate 56 · Republican · this page
Amy ElikState House 111 · Republican
88%
Katie StuartState House 112 · Democratic
84%
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