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Democratic
· Representative
Joyce Mason
Represents District 61 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 580 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,563 of 1,583 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
34 of 89
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,583
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 Joyce Mason 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 Joyce Mason 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. Joyce Mason is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 580 party-line votes.
SB3066 · CONSUMERS-SERVICE APPOINTMENTS
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 70–40 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB3762 · EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Failed 7–6
HB1370 · EPA-MICROFIBER FILTER
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-03-20 · Failed 7–5
HB2380 · EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 8–6
HB3309 · EDU LABOR RELATIONS-NOTICE
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 8–6
HB1058 · PREVAILING WAGE-PENALTIES
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 8–6
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.
Kevin SchmidtRepublican · District 114 · 431 shared contested votes
34%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 423 shared contested votes
31%
Nicole La HaRepublican · District 82 · 416 shared contested votes
30%
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 (20 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Joyce Mason 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.
Introduced89
Out of committee47
Passed one chamber38
Passed both chambers34
Became law34
Never left committee42
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
CONGRATS-VILL. OF LINDENHURST
Congratulates the Village of Lindenhurst on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-09-25
MEMORIAL-MICHAEL R. WEHMAN SR.
Mourns the passing of Michael Robert "Mike" Wehman Sr.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-09-22
MEMORIAL-PETER J. CAMPANELLA
Mourns the passing of Peter J. Campanella Sr. of Wadsworth.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-08-24
EPA-STORMWATER-PLASTIC PELLET
In plain English Requires the state environmental agency to develop stormwater pollution prevention requirements for facilities that handle plastic pellets.
Official synopsis: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0772 · 2026-08-07
EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE
In plain English Changes references to epinephrine auto-injectors to "FDA approved epinephrine delivery device or product" throughout state law.
Official synopsis: Amends various Acts to change references from "epinephrine auto-injector" or "epinephrine injector" to "FDA approved epinephrine delivery device or product". Changes the name of the Epinephrine Injector Act to the FDA Approved Epinephrine Delivery Device or Product Act.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0762 · 2026-08-07
CONGRATS-GALE GRAVES
Congratulates Gale Graves on being named the 2026 Gurnee Days Honoree.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-08-06
EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Governor shall appoint to the Illinois Early Learning Council (i) a representative of a statewide advocacy organization that represents multiple Head Start and Early Head Start providers and (ii) the State…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0697 · 2026-07-31
DEC-DAY CARE CRIMINAL CHECKS
In plain English Starting July 1, 2027, the Department of Early Childhood will conduct criminal background checks on day care providers instead of the Department of Children and Family Services.
Official synopsis: Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2027, the authority and responsibility to conduct a fingerprint-based criminal history check on providers of day care at day care centers, part day child care facilities, day care homes, and group day care…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0692 · 2026-07-31
OLD UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
In plain English Allows owners and operators to access the Underground Storage Tank Fund to remove tanks installed over 30 years ago if they meet specified eligibility requirements.
Official synopsis: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Underground Storage Tank Fund shall be accessible by owners and operators who intend to remove underground storage tanks installed over 30 years before removal if the eligibility requirements of specified provisions are satisfied and (1) neither the…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0688 · 2026-07-31
REGULATION-TECH
In plain English Requires child care facilities to have at least two staff members certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and CPR during operating hours.
Official synopsis: Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning standards for licensing, provides that each child care institution, maternity center, day care center, group home, day care home, and group day care home shall have on its premises during its hours of operation at…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0583 · 2026-07-24
HONORS-E. & C. SCHROEDER
Honors the life and military service of World War II Navy veteran Ernest Nicholas Schroeder and the devotion of his wife, Carolyn Ann Schroeder. Expresses utmost respect as Ernest and Carolyn Schroeder are reburied and laid to eternal rest together at Arlington National Cemetery.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-07-23
CONGRATS-SIX FLAGS GREAT AMER.
Congratulates Six Flags Great America on its 50th anniversary. Thanks its leadership and employees, past and present, for their dedication and service. Extends best wishes for many more years of success, innovation, and cherished family memories.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-07-21
MEMORIAL-DOROTHY A. KANE
Mourns the passing of Dorothy A. Kane of Park Ridge.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-07-20
CONGRATS-WINTHROP HARBOR
Congratulates the Village of Winthrop Harbor on the 125th anniversary of its incorporation, celebrated on July 15, 2026. Commends its residents, officials, and civic leaders for their dedication to building a strong, vibrant, and welcoming community on the northeastern shore of Lake Michigan. Recognizes its…
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason · 2026-07-07
E'LERIC LYON DAY
In plain English Declares November 11, 2025 as E'Leric Lyon Day in Illinois to celebrate the joy and love that E'Leric Donae Lyon shared with those around her.
Official synopsis: Declares November 11, 2025 as E'Leric Lyon Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate the joy and love that E'Leric Donae Lyon shared with those around her.
Out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
“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.
HB5228 · 2026-05-31
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE (House Labor & Commerce Committee)
SB0118 · 2026-05-29
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS (House Third Reading)
SB3070 · 2026-05-29
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE (House Education Policy Committee)
SB2945 · 2026-05-29
VEH-OSF CHILD HOSPITAL PLATE (House Third Reading)
SB3393 · 2026-05-29
OSFM-CONTINUING EDUCATION (House Labor & Commerce Committee)
SB3321 · 2026-05-29
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS (House Third Reading)
SB3565 · 2026-05-29
PUB AID-TOWNSHIPS (House Third Reading)
SB3333 · 2026-05-29
CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDIT (House Third Reading)
SB1524 · 2026-05-29
DOC-HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE (House Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-29
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (House Energy & Environment Committee)
HB3409 · 2026-05-29
COSMETIC PRODUCTS ACT (House Concurrence)
SB2762 · 2026-05-29
INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE (House Third Reading)
SB2824 · 2026-05-29
DRIVER TRAINING INSTRUCTORS (House Third Reading)
HB3275 · 2026-05-29
SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE (House Education Policy Committee)
HB2955 · 2026-05-29
EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER (House Energy & Environment Committee)
SB0807 · 2026-05-29
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (House Labor & Commerce Committee)
SB0807 · 2026-05-29
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (House Third Reading)
SB2524 · 2026-05-29
VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE (House Third Reading)
HR0923 · 2026-05-29
IDEC-STUDY-DAY CARE LICENSURE (House Child Care Access & Early Childhood Committee)
SB2696 · 2026-05-29
QUICK-TAKE-HOFFMAN ESTATES (House Third Reading)
SB2645 · 2026-05-29
FIRE STATION REHABILITATION (House Third Reading)
SB3533 · 2026-05-29
SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT (House Education Policy Committee)
SB2784 · 2026-05-29
JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS (House Third Reading)
HB4757 · 2026-05-28
HEALTH CARE FACILITY PLANNING (House Concurrence)
HB4659 · 2026-05-28
DOMESTIC VIOL-COERCIVE CONTROL (House Concurrence)
HB5551 · 2026-05-28
SCH CD-VARIOUS FUNDING (House Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-28
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (House Third Reading)
HB5001 · 2026-05-28
INS-MAMMOGRAM COVERAGE (House Concurrence)
HB5107 · 2026-05-28
SCH SAFETY-PANIC ALERT SYSTEM (House Concurrence)
HB5284 · 2026-05-28
HUMAN RIGHTS-MENOPAUSE CARE (House Concurrence)
HB5000 · 2026-05-28
HEALTH FACILITIES PLANNING (House Concurrence)
HB5321 · 2026-05-28
SCH CD-TEACHER SALARY-CONT ED (House Concurrence)
HB4868 · 2026-05-28
NURSING HOME-INCIDENT REPORT (House Concurrence)
HR0923 · 2026-05-28
IDEC-STUDY-DAY CARE LICENSURE (House Child Care Access & Early Childhood Committee)
SB3403 · 2026-05-28
PEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT (House Third Reading)
SB4025 · 2026-05-28
EPA-LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACE (House Third Reading)
HR0934 · 2026-05-28
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN MONTH (House Int Relations, Tourism, & Trade Committee)
HB4909 · 2026-05-27
PEN CD-IMRF-EMPLOYEE (House Concurrence)
SB3273 · 2026-05-27
UTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS (House Third Reading)
SB3037 · 2026-05-27
DARK SKY ACT (House Third Reading)
SB0315 · 2026-05-27
BUSINESS-TECH (House Third Reading)
SB3336 · 2026-05-27
LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE (House Third Reading)
SB3336 · 2026-05-27
LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE (House Third Reading)
SB3341 · 2026-05-27
BIRTH CONTROL-MINORS CONSENT (House Third Reading)
HB4273 · 2026-05-27
CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES (House Concurrence)
SB2909 · 2026-05-27
SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION-AI (House Third Reading)
SB4006 · 2026-05-27
CLIMATE RISK & STRENGTHEN HOME (House Third Reading)
HB5551 · 2026-05-27
SCH CD-VARIOUS FUNDING (House Education Policy Committee)
HB4577 · 2026-05-27
KINDERGARTEN-PLAY-BASED LEARN (House Concurrence)
SB3465 · 2026-05-27
CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS (House Third Reading)
SB3107 · 2026-05-27
QUICK-TAKE OAK PARK (House Third Reading)
SB3766 · 2026-05-27
ASSISTED LIVING-CNA TRAINING (House Third Reading)
SB3290 · 2026-05-27
CYCLE SAFETY-PROVIDERS-GRANTS (House Third Reading)
SB3020 · 2026-05-27
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT (House Third Reading)
SB3044 · 2026-05-27
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT (House Third Reading)
HB5552 · 2026-05-27
EDUCATION-VARIOUS (House Concurrence)
SB0714 · 2026-05-27
REGULATION-TECH (House Third Reading)
SB3510 · 2026-05-27
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (House Third Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1583 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 31 is House 61 plus House 62. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Joyce Mason on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Mary Edly-AllenState Senate 31 · Democratic
99%
Joyce MasonState House 61 · Democratic · this page
Laura Faver DiasState House 62 · Democratic
99%
In Washington
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