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Democratic
· Representative
Jay Hoffman
Represents District 113 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 615 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 1,587 of 1,613 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
65 of 210
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,613
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Jay Hoffman 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 Jay Hoffman 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. Jay Hoffman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 615 party-line votes.
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Third Reading in House · 2025-05-29 · Passed 63–42 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2827 · HOMESCHOOL ACT
Motion in House · 2025-04-11 · Passed 66–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1237 · SCH CD-PROHIBIT NATIVE AM NAME
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Passed 71–40 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3363 · STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-09 · Passed 72–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3527 · PROHIBITED DISABILITY MASCOTS
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-08 · Passed 71–38 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB3762 · EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Failed 7–6
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB3650 · UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION
House Public Utilities Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 6–4
HB3309 · EDU LABOR RELATIONS-NOTICE
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 8–6
HB1058 · PREVAILING WAGE-PENALTIES
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 8–6
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.
Kevin SchmidtRepublican · District 114 · 485 shared contested votes
32%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 476 shared contested votes
31%
Jennifer SanalitroRepublican · District 48 · 423 shared contested votes
31%
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 (26 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jay Hoffman 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.
Introduced210
Out of committee94
Passed one chamber74
Passed both chambers65
Became law65
Never left committee116
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
FIRE STATION REHABILITATION
In plain English Allows the State Fire Marshal to award grants for fire station rehabilitation or construction to nonprofit fire departments, in addition to local government units.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall award grants to not-for-profit fire departments exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (in addition to units of local government) for the rehabilitation…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0841 · 2026-08-21
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Delays unemployment insurance rate changes to 2029, increases benefit and contribution rates, and requires large employers to report mass layoffs to the state.
Official synopsis: Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that changes in specified benefit and contribution rates begin on or after January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2027). Provides for an increase in the benefit and contribution rates. Provides that, when an employer employing 75 or more…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0839 · 2026-08-21
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2026 or 15 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, whichever is later, and on or before July 1 of…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0792 · 2026-08-07
SW IL METRO/REGION PLANNING
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Eliminates the non-voting member of the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission appointed by the Governor. Makes technical conforming changes.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0791 · 2026-08-07
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON
In plain English Requires health care providers to release medical records to named surrogates or authorized persons and provide written information to surrogates when patients lack decision-making capacity.
Official synopsis: Amends the Health Care Surrogate Act. Requires a health care provider to release the medical records of the patient as a response to a written request for the release of records to an individual who was named as a surrogate or any person, entity, or…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0820 · 2026-08-07
METRO SANITARY DIST-RENAMING
Further amends the Metro-East Sanitary District Act of 1974. Provides that 2 of the commissioners of the Metro-East Flood Prevention District shall be residents of that portion of the district in the county having the greater equalized assessed valuation within the district's boundaries (rather than…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0770 · 2026-08-07
TELECOMMUNICATIONS THEFT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that a recyclable metal dealer shall not pay cash in payment for telecommunications wire having a value of $100 or more. Makes a change to…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0689 · 2026-07-31
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.
Official synopsis: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, to assist and support the Illinois Commerce Commission in the development of renewable energy access plan updates, the Commission may retain the services of technical and policy experts with relevant expertise and experience. Provides that the procurement is…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0717 · 2026-07-31
JUROR PAY-EMPLOYER
In plain English Requires employers to pay employees their regular wage for time spent serving on jury duty.
Official synopsis: Amends the Jury Act and the Jury Commission Act. Requires employers to compensate employees at the employee's regular rate of pay for time that the employee served on jury duty.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0683 · 2026-07-31
WORKER PROTECTION UNIT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0676 · 2026-07-31
CONGRATS-JOSEPH HARPER
Congratulates Joseph Harper on his retirement from The Center.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman · 2026-07-28
EPA-MEDICAL WASTE SHIPPING
In plain English Requires medical waste shippers to use federal hazardous materials forms instead of state forms and increases transportation fees from 3 to 5 cents per pound.
Official synopsis: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall cause or allow the delivery or transfer of any potentially infectious medical waste for transport unless, among other things, the potentially infectious medical waste is accompanied by completed shipping papers that meet the requirements of…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0606 · 2026-07-24
SCH CD-INTERFUND TRANSFERS
In plain English Allows school districts outside Chicago to transfer money between certain funds for any purpose until June 30, 2029 instead of June 30, 2026.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Code. Extends the time period during which a school district other than the Chicago school district may transfer moneys from specified funds for any purpose from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0602 · 2026-07-24
CONGRATS-NW ST. CLAIR CTY FPD
Congratulates the Northwest St. Clair County Fire Protection District on achieving its 80th anniversary. Thanks the members of the fire protection district for their continued service and dedication to the community.
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman · 2026-07-17
VEH CD-VARIOUS
In plain English Amends vehicle laws to remove emergency vehicle violation penalties, allow fees for domestic battery vehicle use, exempt state vehicles from local enforcement, and make other changes.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes language authorizing the Secretary of State from suspending or revoking the driving privileges of any person who has committed a violation related to the operation of a vehicle or streetcar on the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle that…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0577 · 2026-07-16
“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 Labor & Commerce Committee)
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 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 1613 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 57 is House 113 plus House 114. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Jay Hoffman on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Christopher BeltState Senate 57 · Democratic
99%
Jay HoffmanState House 113 · Democratic · this page
Kevin SchmidtState House 114 · Republican
77%
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