Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brad Halbrook 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.
Introduced35
Out of committee4
Passed one chamber4
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee31
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 6.5 bills that became law this session.
CONGRATS-GREG SAPP
Congratulates Greg Sapp on his retirement after 52 years in radio broadcasting.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook · 2026-09-29
VEH CD-PERMITS-LOGGING PRODUCT
Amends the Permits Article of the Size, Weight, Load and Permits Chapter of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Department of Transportation and local authorities, with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions, in their discretion and upon application in writing, to issue a special…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
TWP CODE-PARTY CAUCUS NOTICE
Amends the Township Code. In provisions concerning caucuses held by the voters of each established political party in a township to nominate its candidates for various offices, requires notice of the caucus to be given at least 20 days (rather than 10 days) before the…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
USE/OCC TAX-SALES TAX HOLIDAY
Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates a sales tax holiday period for school supplies from August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025 and from August 1 through August 31 of each year thereafter. Amends the State Finance Act to…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
PROP TX-LIMIT ASSESSMENTS
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026 assessment year, the valuation of property in any general assessment year may not exceed (i) 101% of the value of the property in the previous tax year if the property is residential or (ii)…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
PTELL-FREEZE
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
REVENUE-PROP TAX RELIEF
Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall establish and administer a property tax relief pilot program. Provides that eligible homeowners shall receive a one-time direct relief payment in an amount equal to…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Amends the Time Standardization Act. Provides that daylight saving time shall be the year-round standard time of the entire State. Makes other changes.
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT
Urges Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the Educational Choice for Children Act.
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting · 2026-03-19
CONGRATS-TEUTOPOLIS HIGH SCH
Congratulates the Teutopolis High School boys golf team, the Wooden Shoes, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Championship.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-03-18
US CONST-ART V-APPLICATION
Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government,…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas · 2026-01-15
ASSISTED SUICIDE
Repeals the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act.
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-01-14
DAY OF THE BIBLE
Declares September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in the State of Illinois. Encourages schools, civic institutions, churches, and community organizations throughout the State to observe this day with appropriate educational, historical, and cultural programs and activities that highlight the Bible's significance in…
Not out of committeeAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg · 2025-10-30
NEW NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes prohibitions on the construction of a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity that is located…
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2025-10-15
SAVE OUR POWER PLANTS ACT
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Save Our Power Plants Act. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision concerning the regulation of greenhouse gases, extends by 15 years the deadlines for attaining specified emission reductions. Effective immediately.
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2025-10-15
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