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Votes with Democrats
100%
on 238 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,261 of 1,273 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
28 of 57
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
1,273
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 Paul Faraci 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 Paul Faraci 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. Paul Faraci is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 238 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
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
HB3385 · HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH ACTION
Senate Higher Education Committee · 2025-05-07 · Failed 7–5
SB0071 · IEMA-SCHOOL SAFETY
Senate Education Committee · 2025-03-18 · Passed 4–2
HB4990 · HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE
Senate Higher Education Committee · 2026-05-06 · Passed 8–5
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
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 · 225 shared contested votes
50%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 225 shared contested votes
47%
John CurranRepublican · District 41 · 224 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 (12 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Paul Faraci 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.
Introduced57
Out of committee30
Passed one chamber29
Passed both chambers28
Became law28
Never left committee27
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
DCEO-VARIOUS
Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with changes. Removes provisions of the Illinois Power Agency Act extending a home rule preemption concerning taxes or fees related to the generation of electricity. Removes provisions extending the following income tax credits: (1) the research and…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0799 · 2026-08-07
SURGICAL INSTITUTE-REPEAL
In plain English Repeals the Surgical Institute for Children Act.
Official synopsis: Repeals the Surgical Institute for Children Act.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0738 · 2026-07-31
REPEAL-LOAN DEFAULT ACT
In plain English Repeals the Educational Loan Default Act.
Official synopsis: Repeals the Educational Loan Default Act. Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0672 · 2026-07-31
VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a motor vehicle dealer in the State shall not sell a motor vehicle that requires a front registration plate without installing a mounted plate holder on the front of the motor vehicle. Defines "motor vehicle dealer".
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0638 · 2026-07-24
VEH CD-PLATE REASSIGNMENT
In plain English Allows people to reassign their vehicle registration plates to another person and removes the Secretary of State's ability to waive transfer or personalized plate fees.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may reassign his or her registration plate to another person. Removes language allowing the Secretary of State to waive any transfer fee or vanity or personalized registration plate fee for a person seeking to reassign his…
Out of committeeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
$UNI SERVICE SYSTEM-OPERATION
Appropriates $1,745,500 to the State Universities Civil Service System for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL
In plain English Requires the Department of Human Services to provide information about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to people with disabilities receiving state services.
Official synopsis: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0500 · 2026-06-26
STATE PARKS-SCOTT BENNETT
In plain English Names a railroad trestle bridge at Kickapoo State Recreation Area the Senator Scott Bennett Memorial Bridge and allows plaques to be erected recognizing it.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Parks Designation Act. Provides that the railroad trestle bridge that is part of the Kickapoo Rail Trail and that is located at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County shall be known as the Senator Scott Bennett Memorial Bridge. Further provides…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0527 · 2026-06-26
DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL
In plain English Requires the Department of Human Services to provide information about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to people with disabilities receiving state services.
Official synopsis: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-06-02
MEMORIAL-STEVEN A. CORNETT
Mourns the passing of Steven Almon "Steve" Cornett of Danville.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
MEMORIAL-GEORGE L. DOWELL
Mourns the death of Bishop George Lee Dowell of Danville.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
BORDER COMMUNITY ZONES
Creates the Border Community Act. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to be certified as a border community if all or part of the territory of the municipality is located within 10 miles of the…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
MEDICAID-MUIR RATE-VA CARE
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, beginning on and after October 1, 2026, for rate year 2027 and thereafter, the Medicaid inpatient utilization rate used in the determination of eligibility for inpatient adjustment payments provided under the Code…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
ETHICS-FACULTY TIME SHEETS
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. In provisions regarding personnel policies and work time requirements, specifies that State employees of public institutions of higher education classified as faculty and those not eligible for overtime pay may satisfy the time sheets requirement by complying…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
SOIL CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Amends the Sustainable Agriculture Act. Provides that the (b) The Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a joint study and publish the findings of such study to evaluate the extent to which carbon could be stored through widespread adoption of practices…
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1273 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 52 is House 103 plus House 104. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Paul Faraci on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Paul FaraciState Senate 52 · Democratic · this page
Carol AmmonsState House 103 · Democratic
99%
Brandun SchweizerState House 104 · Republican
77%
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