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Democratic
· Senator
Mike Simmons-Gessesse
Represents District 7 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 222 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,102 of 1,144 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
10 of 94
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
1,144
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 21, 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 Mike Simmons-Gessesse 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 Mike Simmons-Gessesse 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. Mike Simmons-Gessesse is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 222 party-line votes.
HB0958 · STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Allows municipalities with 70,000+ residents in counties with 3+ million residents to create a stadium authority to finance and build professional sports facilities, with related tax exemptions and deductions.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 37–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SR0757 · FSGS AWARENESS DAY
In plain English Designates June 9, 2026 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis disease.
Senate Public Health Committee · 2026-05-19 · Failed 5–2
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 30–27
SB0634 · LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
Senate Local Government Committee · 2025-04-09 · Passed 6–3
SB2409 · ABOVE-GROUND POOL STANDARDS
Senate Public Health Committee · 2025-03-18 · Passed 6–3
HB4714 · CHILDREN'S MENTAL HLTH ACT
In plain English Modifies the Children's Mental Health Partnership's duties, membership requirements, and adjunct council composition, among other changes.
Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee · 2026-05-06 · Passed 6–2
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 · 232 shared contested votes
48%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 232 shared contested votes
45%
John CurranRepublican · District 41 · 228 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 (42 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike Simmons-Gessesse 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.
Introduced94
Out of committee19
Passed one chamber16
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee75
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. In provisions concerning the registration and recognition of non-public elementary and secondary schools, provides that a non-public, sectarian school that has registered or seeks to register or that has obtained or seeks to obtain…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0723 · 2026-07-31
$IDPH-HIV/AIDS
Provides legislative findings. Appropriates specified amounts to the Department of Public Health for grants, expenses, and administrative costs of programs relating to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus; the Getting to Zero-Illinois plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030; the prevention, screening, and…
Not out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
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.
Official synopsis: Creates the Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Right of First Refusal Act. Creates a statutory right of first refusal for tenants of multi-unit residential rental properties in Illinois providing tenants, who must be organized as a formal association, the opportunity to purchase their building before or…
Passed one chamberRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
LANDLORD-TENANT FEES
Provides that if and only if House Bill 3564 becomes law, the changes in House Bill 3564 go into effect January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2026). Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0514 · 2026-06-26
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE
In plain English Requires landlords to list all rental fees on the first page of leases, prohibits certain fees like application charges over $50, and allows tenants to sue for violations.
Official synopsis: Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Adds provisions concerning rental fee transparency by requiring all non-optional fees, regardless of whether they are one-time fees or recurring fees, to be explicitly contained on the first page of a lease agreement. Provides that a tenant shall not…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0479 · 2026-06-26
MEMORIAL-RACHEL GANSNER
Mourns the passing of Rachel Gansner of Chicago.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
MEMORIAL-M. SIEMER/A.J. BARKS
Mourns the deaths of Matthew Alan "Matt" Siemer and Alica Jean "A.J." Barks of Chicago.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
TENANT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE
Creates the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Establishes a statutory right of first refusal for tenants and tenant associations if an owner seeks to sell a residential rental property in Illinois. Applies to all rental property with 11 exceptions. Allows tenants or a tenant association…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Prohibits a hospital or health care professional from disclosing or threatening to disclose to any other person, entity, or agency information regarding or relating to gender-affirming care of a minor or personally identifiable information regarding a minor receiving gender-affirming care,…
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
Amends the Water Use Act of 1983. Provides that the findings concerning a proposed point of withdrawal's effects upon other users of water shall be published on a publicly available website. Provides that each District within any county in Illinois with a population in excess…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
CIVIL LAW-TECH
In plain English Changes the short title of the Illinois Antitrust Act.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Antitrust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
HEALTH-TECH
Amends the Suicide Prevention, Education, and Treatment Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
PERSON-CENTERED MENTAL HEALTH
Reaffirms the State's steadfast commitment to promoting a person-centered, community-based mental health and substance use treatment system that is evidence-backed and recognizes each person's dignity, humanity, and autonomy in determining the best course of care in the least restrictive environment in compliance with the Constitution…
Passed one chamberReferred to Assignments · 2026-05-28
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
MENTAL HEALTH PARITY FOR ALL
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Mental Health Parity for All Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that subject to appropriations, the Department of Human Services shall establish and administer a program that provides grants to community-based organizations…
Not out of committeeRule 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 7 is House 13 plus House 14. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Mike Simmons-Gessesse on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Mike Simmons-GessesseState Senate 7 · Democratic · this page
Hoan HuynhState House 13 · Democratic
100%
Kelly CassidyState House 14 · Democratic
99%
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