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Democratic
· Representative
Stephanie Kifowit
Represents District 84 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 496 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,390 of 1,409 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
33 of 86
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,409
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 Stephanie Kifowit 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 Stephanie Kifowit 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. Stephanie Kifowit is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 496 party-line votes.
HB1075 · BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 74–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1075 · BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 74–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 71–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 71–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 71–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2510 · $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS
Third Reading in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 75–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB2681 · PARK DIST AQUARIUM/MUSEUM ACT
House Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 3–2
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
SB2913 · SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Committee · 2026-05-06 · Passed 6–3
HB4491 · PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY
In plain English Requires public employees injured or made ill in the line of duty to continue receiving full pay including pensionable salary and accrued benefits.
House Personnel & Pensions Committee · 2026-02-26 · Passed 7–4
HB1586 · PERSONNEL CD-MERIT STANDARD
House Personnel & Pensions Committee · 2025-05-29 · Passed 7–4
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 · 461 shared contested votes
32%
Jennifer SanalitroRepublican · District 48 · 386 shared contested votes
32%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 448 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 (19 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Stephanie Kifowit 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.
Introduced86
Out of committee58
Passed one chamber43
Passed both chambers33
Became law33
Never left committee28
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
PEN CD-CHICAGO-AUTO ENROLLMENT
In plain English Beginning January 1, 2027, cities with 500,000 or more residents must automatically enroll new employees in a deferred compensation plan with a default 3% contribution, unless the employee opts out.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more shall automatically enroll all employees of the municipality who first become employees of the municipality on or after January 1, 2027 and who are participants…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0620 · 2026-07-24
CONGRATS-CHICAGO BRUSHMASTERS
Congratulates the Chicago Brushmasters on their fundraising success and commends them for their continued support for the families of the State of Illinois with their Kustom Kulture Charity Art Auction.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-30
SECRETARY OF STATE-BLUE BOOK
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall provide for the publication of the Illinois Blue Book no later than 90 days after the inauguration of each new General Assembly.
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech · 2026-05-30
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
In plain English Declares May 2026 as Motorcycle Awareness Month and recognizes Illinois motorcyclists and motorcycle safety organizations.
Official synopsis: Declares May of 2026 as Motorcycle Awareness Month. Recognizes the 39 years of ABATE of Illinois, Inc., the more than 300,000 registered motorcyclists statewide, and the continued role that Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness.
Became lawAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess · 2026-05-30
POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
In plain English Encourages Illinois citizens to recognize and honor those who sacrificed in service on POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 19, 2025.
Official synopsis: Encourages the citizens of Illinois to recognize and honor those who have made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of our State and country on POW/MIA Recognition Day this year on September 19, 2025.
Became lawAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin · 2026-05-30
US MARINE CORPS HIGHWAY
In plain English Designates a 25-mile stretch of Interstate 80 in Illinois as the U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis.
Official synopsis: Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".
Became lawAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer · 2026-05-30
COMMEND-IL BLIND VENDORS
Commends the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors for its decades of service, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and commitment to expanding opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the State of Illinois. Thanks the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors and all participating blind vendors for their contributions…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-29
CONDEMNS-UNLAWFUL ORDERS
Condemns any statements, threats, or insinuations of political violence, from any official, including the President of the United States, that seek to intimidate or punish elected representatives for upholding the Constitution or for reaffirming the duty of service members to refuse unlawful orders. Reaffirms the…
Became lawAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa · 2026-05-28
HONORS-IL FALLEN HEROES
Honors the American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from the State of Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the previous tribute.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-26
PENSION CODE-VARIOUS
In plain English Allows eligible state employees to receive an estimated retirement payment within 30 days of leaving employment, with adjustments made within 6 months once the actual amount is determined.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a member who is eligible to receive an alternative retirement annuity may elect to receive an estimated payment that shall commence no later than 30 days after the later of either the member's…
Passed one chamberAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III · 2026-05-06
PEN CD-PENSION FUND REGULATION
In plain English Allows the Public Pension Division to optionally provide advisory services to pension funds and make legislative recommendations, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Amends the Regulation of Public Pension Funds Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Public Pension Division of the Department of Insurance may (instead of shall) render advisory services to the pension funds on all matters pertaining to their operations. Provides that recommendations…
Passed one chamberReferred to Assignments · 2026-04-30
PEN CD-SURS-PARTICIPANT DATA
In plain English Requires the State Universities Retirement System to provide annual reports to stakeholder organizations listing participant and annuitant names, employers, and zip codes.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that "stakeholder" includes any organization that is a nonprofit organization that represents or serves at least 10% of either participants or annuitants of the System and whose primary purpose is as a membership organization…
Out of committeeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
FOREST PRESERVE-REVENUE
In plain English Allows the Kendall County Forest Preserve District Board to impose a tax on retail sales of tangible personal property to fund forest preserve purposes.
Official synopsis: Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the Board of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling, including leasing, tangible personal property, other than personal property titled or registered with an…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARDS
In plain English Changes how circuit courts determine population thresholds for airport authority board appointments based on residents within municipal corporate limits.
Official synopsis: Amends the Airport Authorities Act. Provides that, for authorities other than Metropolitan Airport Authorities, the Greater Metropolitan Airport Authority, and the Crawford County Airport Authority, in the order finding the results of the election to be favorable to the establishment of the authority, the circuit…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
PENCD-CHI POLICE-BOARD MEMBERS
In plain English Increases the Chicago police pension board from 8 to 9 members, adding one investigator-rank officer and adjusting appointment requirements.
Official synopsis: Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a board of 9 (instead of 8) members shall constitute a board of trustees of the fund. Provides that the board shall consist of 4 persons appointed by the mayor of the city;…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
“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 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 1409 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 42 is House 83 plus House 84. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Stephanie Kifowit on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Linda HolmesState Senate 42 · Democratic
99%
Matt HansonState House 83 · Democratic
99%
Stephanie KifowitState House 84 · Democratic · this page
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