Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Illinois
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 368 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,437 of 1,503 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
10 of 46
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
1,503
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 15, 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 Linda Holmes 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 Linda Holmes 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. Linda Holmes is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 368 party-line votes.
HB0957 · STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Gives tenants of multi-unit rental buildings with six or more units a right to purchase their building before outside buyers, with specific notice and matching-offer procedures.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 37–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2783 · CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 35–19 · 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
SB3076 · PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY
In plain English Expands disability benefits to include county correctional officers and sheriff employees, and requires continued health insurance coverage for those injured in the line of duty.
Senate Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25 · Passed 6–3
SB2393 · NICOTINE SALES NEAR SCHOOLS
In plain English Starting January 1, 2027, counties and municipalities cannot permit nicotine product sales near schools or day care centers, with exceptions for pre-existing businesses and prior local regulations.
Senate Tobacco Committee · 2026-03-25 · Passed 3–0
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 30–27
SB1793 · CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA
Senate End of Life Issues Committee · 2025-04-03 · Passed 3–0
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 · 221 shared contested votes
50%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 221 shared contested votes
48%
Don DeWitteRepublican · District 33 · 239 shared contested votes
39%
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 (66 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Linda Holmes 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.
Introduced46
Out of committee21
Passed one chamber13
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee25
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Delays unemployment insurance rate changes to 2029, increases benefit and contribution rates, and requires large employers to report mass layoffs to the state.
Official synopsis: Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that changes in specified benefit and contribution rates begin on or after January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2027). Provides for an increase in the benefit and contribution rates. Provides that, when an employer employing 75 or more…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0839 · 2026-08-21
PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Further amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Adds regional water commissions under the Illinois Municipal Code to the list of participating instrumentalities. Effective immediately, except that certain…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0810 · 2026-08-07
POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS
In plain English Allows courts to issue temporary possession and visitation orders for pets in civil disputes, and sets criteria for judges to decide pet ownership cases.
Official synopsis: Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Amends the Replevin Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes "companion animals" subject to the Replevin Article. Defines a "companion animal" to mean an animal that is commonly considered…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0613 · 2026-07-24
POWER OF ATTY-PROPERTY
In plain English Removes two reasons that allow third parties to refuse honoring a property power of attorney document.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Deletes two reasons for which it is deemed reasonable cause for a third party to refuse to honor a power of attorney for property: (i) the refusal by the agent to provide a copy of the original document…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0609 · 2026-07-24
CRIM CD-HATE CRIME&HARASSMENT
In plain English Restores harassment through electronic communications as a crime and modifies telephone harassment requirements to include causing significant emotional distress.
Official synopsis: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes the amendatory changes to the hate crime statute. Restores the crime of harassment through electronic communications. In the crime of harassment by telephone, provides that a person commits the crime when he or she uses telephone communication for:…
Passed one chamberAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · 2026-06-30
PEN CD-CTPF-TRUSTEE ELECTION
In plain English Changes the deadline for filing candidacy petitions for Chicago teacher pension fund trustee elections to on or before October 1st of the election year.
Official synopsis: Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning trustees elected by contributors who are not administrators, provides that candidacy petitions shall be filed with the recording secretary of the Fund on or before October 1st of the election year…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0498 · 2026-06-26
CRIM CD-TRAVELING ANIMAL ACTS
Reinstates the provisions of the introduced bill, except changes the definition of "covered animal" to include: (1) cougar (puma concolor); (2) jaguar (panthera onca); (3) leopard (panthera pardus), excluding Amur leopard (panthera pardus orientalis); (4) lion (panthera leo); and (5) tiger (panthera tigris). Eliminates from…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0485 · 2026-06-26
WILDLIFE CD-KILLING CONTESTS
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person shall not organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate in any contest, organized competition, tournament, or derby that has as its objective the taking of a fur-bearing mammal for cash, prizes, or other inducement. Provides an exception for…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · 2026-06-08
DPH-NEURO DISEASE PROGRESS ACT
Creates the Neurodegenerative Disease Patient Protection and Progress Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to convene a Neurodegenerative Disease Advisory Council within the Department. Sets forth provisions concerning the membership of the Advisory Council, terms of the members, meetings of the Advisory Council, and…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
FOREST PRESERVE-REVENUE
Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the Board of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling, including leasing, tangible personal property, other than personal property titled or registered with an…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
PEN CD-CTPF-TRUSTEE ELECTION
In plain English Changes the deadline for filing candidacy petitions for Chicago teacher pension fund trustee elections to on or before October 1st of the election year.
Official synopsis: Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning trustees elected by contributors who are not administrators, provides that candidacy petitions shall be filed with the recording secretary of the Fund on or before October 1st of the election year…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-15
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.
Official synopsis: Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under…
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-08
LOC GOV-VEHICLE IMPACT DEVICES
In plain English Requires residential care facilities, restaurants in certain zones, and day care centers to install vehicle impact protection devices at entrances and outdoor areas.
Official synopsis: Creates the Protection from Vehicle Impacts Act. Provides that the owner or operator of a residential care facility shall install and maintain vehicle impact protection devices in front of all public entrances of the facility. Provides that the owner or operator of a restaurant shall…
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-08
FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
In plain English Allows qualified entities to request criminal background checks from Illinois State Police if applicants provide signed waivers, fingerprints, and required identification information.
Official synopsis: Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that information reported to the Illinois State Police under the Act is confidential and shall not be released unless expressly permitted by State or federal law. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall conduct a criminal history background check…
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-04-17
PROP TX-BOARD OF REVIEW
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning appointed boards of review in counties under township organization with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that 3 citizens of the State shall comprise the board of review (currently, 3 citizens of the county). Effective immediately.
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-04-17
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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 Executive Committee)
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 Executive Committee)
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 Executive Committee)
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 Executive Committee)
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 Executive Committee)
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 Executive Committee)
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 Executive Committee)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1503 total roll-call votes this session).
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Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 42 is House 83 plus House 84. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Linda Holmes on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Linda HolmesState Senate 42 · Democratic · this page
Matt HansonState House 83 · Democratic
99%
Stephanie KifowitState House 84 · Democratic
99%
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