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Republican
· Representative
Patrick Windhorst
Represents District 117 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 589 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,579 of 1,593 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
9 of 50
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 6.5
Roll calls on record
1,593
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 Patrick Windhorst 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 Patrick Windhorst 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. Patrick Windhorst is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
41 of 589 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB4587 · CHILD CARE DIRECTORS
House Concurrence · 2026-05-27 · Passed 88–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3020 · DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT
In plain English Expands the definition of harassment in domestic violence cases to include contacting, following, surveilling, impersonating, sharing intimate images, and doxing, and allows protective orders even if the respondent is incarcerated.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 91–23 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2770 · LOC FIRST RESPONDER INSURANCE
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 89–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2769 · MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
In plain English Allows municipalities to transfer money between business district funds with a two-thirds vote and requires property owners to maintain adjacent parkways.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 89–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3361 · SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 84–20 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2761 · 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.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 79–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4665 · CD CORR-REPORT HOSPICE CARE
In plain English Requires the Department of Corrections to include costs of end-of-life care for deceased inmates not in hospice programs in its annual website report.
House Third Reading · 2026-04-08 · Passed 89–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4442 · HIGH SPEED RAIL COMM REPEAL
In plain English Delays the repeal of the High Speed Rail Commission Act from 2027 to 2030.
House Third Reading · 2026-04-08 · Passed 87–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4535 · SCH CD-E-LEARNING DAY-ELECTION
House Third Reading · 2026-04-08 · Passed 81–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4577 · KINDERGARTEN-PLAY-BASED LEARN
In plain English Defines play-based learning in kindergarten as either teacher-directed or student-initiated play aligned with learning goals.
House Third Reading · 2026-04-08 · Passed 80–26 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1643 · CORRECTIONS OMBUDSPERSON
In plain English Creates an independent ombudsperson to investigate complaints, inspect correctional facilities, and publicly report on conditions and treatment in Illinois prisons.
House Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · 2026-03-26 · Passed 6–4
HB4258 · EMERGING ADULT SENTENCING
In plain English Allows courts to sentence defendants ages 18-25 convicted of certain felonies to probation at a residential workforce center for one to three years instead of prison, with prior criminal history not disqualifying them.
House Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · 2026-03-26 · Passed 6–4
SB0042 · VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-05-09 · Passed 8–6
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB3521 · UNRELIABLE STATEMENTS INADMISS
In plain English Requires prosecutors to prove statements from custodial police interrogations are reliable before using them in homicide trials, with specific factors courts must consider.
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 8–6
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.
Martin MoylanDemocrat · District 55 · 265 shared contested votes
19%
Terra Costa HowardDemocrat · District 42 · 270 shared contested votes
19%
Anthony DeLucaDemocrat · District 80 · 460 shared contested votes
17%
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 (14 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Patrick Windhorst 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.
Introduced50
Out of committee12
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee38
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 6.5 bills that became law this session.
CRIM PRO-PHONE CALLS-CONTACT
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. In a provision which specifies that a person who is in police custody shall have the right, upon being taken into police custody, to communicate free of charge with an attorney of his or her choice and…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie · 2026-08-13
REPEAL PA 103-653-CONVEYANCE
In plain English Repeals a law that allowed the Adjutant General to transfer certain real property in Franklin County, Illinois.
Official synopsis: Repeals Public Act 103-653, which authorized the Adjutant General to convey certain real property in Franklin County, Illinois. Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0701 · 2026-07-31
LOBBYING PROHIBITION
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Provides that no legislator or executive branch constitutional officer shall engage in compensated lobbying of the governing body of a municipality, county, or township, or an official thereof (now, that prohibition applies only if the legislator is lobbying on…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha · 2026-07-31
CAMPGROUND LICENSING
In plain English Increases the minimum number of camping days required annually to classify a facility as a campground from 6 to 10 days.
Official synopsis: Amends the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act. Changes the definition of "campground" so that the number of camping days increases to 10 or more (instead of 6 or more) during a calendar year.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0600 · 2026-07-24
GOODBYE-RHODA JACOBS
Bids goodbye to Rhoda Jacobs and to her husband, Representative Paul Jacobs.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
GOODBYE-REP. PAUL JACOBS
Bids a fond farewell to State Representative Paul Jacobs as he pursues a new chapter of his life. Congratulates him for his dedicated service in the Illinois House of Representatives and to his faith, his colleagues, his constituents, and most of all, his family.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
SEARCH WARR-ELECTRONIC-RETURN
In plain English Requires telecommunications carriers to return electronic devices seized under search warrants within 7 business days, or sooner if a judge finds exigent circumstances exist.
Official synopsis: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that telecommunications carriers shall return all electronic instruments, articles, or things within 7 business days. Provides that if the judge issuing the warrant finds exigent circumstances exist, the return of the electronic instruments, articles, or things…
Passed one chamberAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran · 2026-06-01
PREVENTION WEEK
In plain English Declares May 10 through May 16, 2026 as Prevention Week in Illinois.
Official synopsis: Declares May 10 through May 16, 2026 as Prevention Week.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-29
CONGRATS-MASSAC HIST. SOCIETY
Congratulates the Massac County Historical Society on celebrating its 50-year anniversary on June 6, 2026. Commends the Massac County Historical Society for its many contributions and outstanding service in preserving the history of Massac County and the State of Illinois.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-05
CONGRATS-MASSAC MEMORIAL
Congratulates Massac Memorial Hospital on its 70th anniversary and commends the dedicated healthcare professionals, staff, volunteers, and philanthropic supporters whose contributions have made Massac Memorial Hospital a lasting success.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-04-16
CONGRATS-YOLINA LINDQUIST
Congratulates Yolina Lindquist on the occasion of being named Miss Cosmo 2025. Extends best wishes for her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-02-17
WILDLIFE CD-MUZZLELOAD PISTOL
Amends the Wildlife Code. In provisions regarding allowing hunting deer with muzzleloading rifles, allows hunting deer with muzzleloading pistols. Provides that, within one year, the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt rules that allow for hunting deer with a muzzleloading pistol in the same seasons…
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-02-10
CRIM CD-PRETRIAL RELEASE
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that upon failure to comply with any condition of pretrial release, the court having jurisdiction at the time of such failure may, on its own motion or upon motion from the State, issue a warrant (instead of a…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal · 2026-01-14
CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENTION
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that upon verified petition by the State, the court shall hold a hearing and may deny a defendant pretrial release if: (1) the defendant is charged with a felony offense (rather than specified felonies) and it…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal · 2026-01-14
CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL RELEASE
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the pretrial services agency with jurisdiction over the defendant shall immediately notify a law enforcement agency located in the county or municipality where the defendant resides and the State's Attorney's office if a defendant on…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha · 2026-01-06
“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.
SB3731 · 2026-05-31
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY (House Third Reading)
HB5228 · 2026-05-31
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE (House Concurrence)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (House Third Reading)
HB4203 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-CANCER SCREENINGS (House Concurrence)
HB5081 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS (House Concurrence)
HB5020 · 2026-05-31
JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS (House Judiciary – Criminal Committee)
HB5020 · 2026-05-31
JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS (House Concurrence)
SB3070 · 2026-05-31
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE (House Third Reading)
HB3711 · 2026-05-31
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT (House Concurrence)
HB4649 · 2026-05-31
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT (House Concurrence)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (House Third Reading)
HB4534 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING (House Concurrence)
HB3454 · 2026-05-31
EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE (House Concurrence)
SB3393 · 2026-05-31
OSFM-CONTINUING EDUCATION (House Third Reading)
HB5492 · 2026-05-31
PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY (House Concurrence)
HB1810 · 2026-05-31
INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES (House Concurrence)
HB5449 · 2026-05-31
CONDO CI ASSN-DISCLSOURE INFO (House Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (House Third Reading)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (House Third Reading)
HB5093 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION (House Concurrence)
HB2335 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-VARIOUS (House Concurrence)
HB5387 · 2026-05-31
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES (House Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (House Concurrence)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (House Third Reading)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (House Concurrence)
SB2715 · 2026-05-31
OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC (House Third Reading)
HB2564 · 2026-05-31
PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES (House Concurrence)
HB4966 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-SECURE ACT (House Concurrence)
HB5487 · 2026-05-31
LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP (House Concurrence)
SB3561 · 2026-05-31
BUY-NOW-PAY-LATER ACT (House Third Reading)
SB3211 · 2026-05-31
TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS (House Third Reading)
HB2371 · 2026-05-31
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY (House Concurrence)
HB4160 · 2026-05-31
AUTO INS-RIGHT TO APPRAISAL (House Concurrence)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (House Concurrence)
SB0248 · 2026-05-31
CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION (House Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (House Third Reading)
HB1700 · 2026-05-31
FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT (House Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (House Concurrence)
HB3811 · 2026-05-31
PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS (House Concurrence)
HB3595 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-PET INSURANCE (House Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (House Concurrence)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (House Third Reading)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (House Third Reading)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (House Third Reading)
HB3275 · 2026-05-31
SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE (House Concurrence)
HB5295 · 2026-05-31
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY (House Concurrence)
SB3707 · 2026-05-31
VISION BENEFIT MANAGERS (House Third Reading)
HB2955 · 2026-05-31
EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER (House Concurrence)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1593 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 59 is House 117 plus House 118. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Patrick Windhorst on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Dale FowlerState Senate 59 · Republican
86%
Patrick WindhorstState House 117 · Republican · this page
Paul JacobsState House 118 · Republican
95%
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