Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Illinois
Votes with Republicans
95%
on 227 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 95%
Cast a vote
86%
Yea or Nay on 1,144 of 1,328 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
7 of 27
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 12.5
Roll calls on record
1,328
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 Dave Syverson 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 Dave Syverson 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. Dave Syverson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
11 of 227 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
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 Republicans voted the other way
HB5090 · PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION
In plain English Allows transportation network drivers to organize and bargain collectively with rideshare companies, and requires companies to pay fees into a worker support fund.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 42–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5070 · EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP
In plain English Prevents Illinois from adopting weaker pollution standards than current rules while allowing stricter standards than federal requirements.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-14 · Passed 45–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3449 · MOBILE ID CARDS & LICENSES
In plain English Prohibits law enforcement and others from taking physical possession of a mobile device to verify a mobile identification card.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-04-16 · Passed 46–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3272 · RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS PLANS
In plain English Allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to hire technical and policy experts to help develop renewable energy access plans without following standard procurement rules.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-04-14 · Passed 41–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB0576 · GOVERNMENT-TECH
Senate Third Reading · 2025-10-30 · Passed 48–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB0250 · CIVIL LAW-TECH
Senate Third Reading · 2025-10-29 · Passed 45–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB3678 · DNR-VARIOUS
Motion in Senate · 2025-05-22 · Passed 46–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1524 · DOC-HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
In plain English Requires that intentionally manufacturing, delivering, possessing, or selling nitrous oxide to cause intoxication or sensory effects be prosecuted as a felony.
Motion in Senate · 2025-04-09 · Passed 44–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1594 · EMERGENCY MEDICAL PLAN
Motion in Senate · 2025-04-09 · Passed 45–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB3666 · REDUCING BARRIERS TO LICENSURE
In plain English Allows incarcerated people to have license applications processed, permits sealed licensure records to remain confidential, and removes criminal conviction as automatic grounds for license denial for eligible offenders.
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–3
SB3897 · IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–3
SB2431 · EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2025-05-29 · Passed 5–3
SB3421 · PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2026-05-06 · Passed 6–3
HB4762 · REDUCING BARRIERS TO LICENSURE
In plain English Allows incarcerated people to have license applications processed, changes how criminal convictions affect professional licensure eligibility, and makes related changes to licensing records and procedures.
Senate Licensed Activities Committee · 2026-05-06 · Passed 6–3
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.
Patrick JoyceDemocrat · District 40 · 220 shared contested votes
26%
Doris TurnerDemocrat · District 48 · 198 shared contested votes
20%
Meg Loughran CappelDemocrat · District 49 · 179 shared contested votes
19%
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 (184 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Dave Syverson 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.
Introduced27
Out of committee11
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee16
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 12.5 bills that became law this session.
INC TX-ACA PREMIUMS
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year as monthly premiums for a health insurance plan bought through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, plus an amount equal to…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner · 2026-07-15
USE/OCC TX-MOTOR FUEL
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin · 2026-07-06
CONGRATS-HARVARD MILK DAYS
Congratulates the City of Harvard on the 85th anniversary of its annual Harvard Milk Days festival. Extends best wishes for many more years of successful celebrations.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
SHERIFF ROGER SCOTT HIGHWAY
In plain English Designates a section of Illinois Route 23 in DeKalb as the "Sheriff Roger Scott Highway".
Official synopsis: Designates Illinois Route 23 in DeKalb from Fairview Drive to Gurler Road as the "Sheriff Roger Scott Highway".
Passed one chamberReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-25
INC TX-VEHICLE LOANS
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that each individual taxpayer who incurs debt that does not exceed $60,000 in connection with the financing of a qualified motor vehicle is entitled to a deduction in an amount equal to the interest paid on the qualified…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
CHIEF WESTON MEMORIAL HWY
In plain English Designates a section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the "Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway".
Official synopsis: Designates the section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the "Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway".
Passed one chamberReferred to Assignments · 2026-05-05
NETWORK ADEQUACY-DIRECTORY
Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Replaces provisions concerning uniform electronic provider directory information forms. Provides that each provider shall notify all contracted health insurance issuers of any change to the provider's information. Provides that the health insurance issuer shall use the information to…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-04-24
CONGRATS-BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB
Congratulates the Belvidere Lions Club on the occasion of its 80-year anniversary. Wishes the Club all the best in its future endeavors.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-04-16
FRANCHISE TAX-REPEAL
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that, in the case of a domestic or foreign corporation, no payment is required for a franchise tax that would have been due and payable on and after January 1, 2029. Provides that all amounts remaining in…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema · 2026-03-04
LONG-TERM CARE JOINT TRAINING
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act and the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to hold semiannual joint training sessions for surveyors, nursing home providers, and assisted living establishment providers. Provides that the Department shall include the State long-term…
Became lawSponsor Removed Sen. Jil Tracy · 2026-02-18
UTILITIES-VARIOUS
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Repeals provisions concerning the Energy Transition Assistance Fund. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Removes provisions concerning the renewable portfolio standard. Amends the Public Utilities Revenue Act. Repeals provisions…
Not out of committeeReferred to Assignments · 2026-02-06
SCH CD-STAFF SHOWERING POLICY
Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to create a policy that prohibits all school personnel from using a showering or bathing facility accessible to a student during school hours. Sets forth provisions concerning policy requirements and school personnel duties and prohibitions. Provides that…
Not out of committeeReferred to Assignments · 2026-02-05
DFPR-CONTINUING ED TRACKING
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, by no later than January 1, 2027, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall develop, obtain, arrange for, or contract with a vendor to provide an automated continuing…
Not out of committeeReferred to Assignments · 2026-02-05
MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPARENCY
Creates the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Program Transparency Act. Provides that, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall compile a report concerning all substance…
Not out of committeeReferred to Assignments · 2026-02-04
“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.
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 1328 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 35 is House 69 plus House 70. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Dave Syverson on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Dave SyversonState Senate 35 · Republican · this page
Joe SosnowskiState House 69 · Republican
86%
Jeff KeicherState House 70 · Republican
88%
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