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Democratic
· Senator
Steve Stadelman
Represents District 34 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 216 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,250 of 1,302 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
21 of 61
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
1,302
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 Steve Stadelman 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 Steve Stadelman 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. Steve Stadelman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 216 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.
HB3385 · HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH ACTION
Senate Higher Education Committee · 2025-05-07 · Failed 7–5
SB2645 · 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.
Senate State Government Committee · 2026-05-30 · Passed 6–3
HB4456 · LOW-INCOME UTILITY RATES
In plain English Allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve low-income discounts on electric and natural gas bills, funded through fixed per-customer surcharges on residential and non-residential customers' bills.
Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · 2026-05-07 · Passed 8–5
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 30–27
SJR0039 · NAT. INFRASTRUCTURE BANK
Senate Financial Institutions Committee · 2025-05-28 · Passed 5–2
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
48%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 223 shared contested votes
47%
John CurranRepublican · District 41 · 221 shared contested votes
40%
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 (52 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Steve Stadelman 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.
Introduced61
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers21
Became law21
Never left committee30
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT
In plain English Requires courts to presume a respondent knew the contents of a protective order if they were served with a summons, petition, emergency order, or held in default in the proceeding.
Official synopsis: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that a respondent alleged to have violated…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0835 · 2026-08-18
DRIVER TRAINING INSTRUCTORS
In plain English Requires driver training instructor license applications to include a medical examination report from a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse instead of a medical examiner.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires an instructors license application to be accompanied by a medical examination report completed by a competent physician licensed to practice in the State under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, a physician assistant licensed under the Physician Assistant Practice…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0811 · 2026-08-07
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: In provisions listing the type of relief a court might grant in a case of financial exploitation of an eligible adult, removes from the list: (i) specified fees to be paid by any financial…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0660 · 2026-07-30
HIGH SPEED RAIL COMM REPEAL
In plain English Delays the repeal of the High Speed Rail Commission Act from 2027 to 2030.
Official synopsis: Amends the High Speed Rail Commission Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2030 (rather than January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0608 · 2026-07-24
BUSINESS-TECH
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that an owner or operator of a place of entertainment that sells tickets to events, and any agent who conducts or facilitates those sales, shall report any violation (rather than known violation) to…
Became lawAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss · 2026-07-13
UTILITIES-VARIOUS
In plain English Changes compensation rates for virtual power plant energy storage systems, extends a rebate deadline for distributed generation, limits county setback requirements for renewable energy facilities, and reduces the capacity limit for community renewable generation projects.
Official synopsis: Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning virtual power plant programs, provides that, in setting the values of upfront payment and performance payment compensation under the provisions, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall set values for eligible systems that include energy storage that are, taking…
Out of committeeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
$PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Arts Council for grants to public radio and television stations and related administrative expenses under the Public Radio and Television Grant Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT
In plain English Requires wind, solar, and battery storage projects under the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act to use project labor agreements, and makes changes to renewable energy programs and utility rebates for distributed generation and storage systems.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. In provisions concerning High Impact Businesses, provides that projects involving wind power facilities, solar facilities, or battery energy storage solution facilities must be constructed under a project labor agreement. Provides that the project labor agreements must include specified terms.…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0477 · 2026-06-26
TICKETS-CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
In plain English Requires ticket resellers to own or possess tickets before listing them for sale, and holds resale marketplaces responsible for ensuring compliance.
Official synopsis: Amends the Ticket Sale and Resale Act. Provides that a ticket reseller shall not sell or offer for sale a ticket that the ticket reseller does not own or have actual or constructive possession of at the time of listing or advertising for sale. Provides…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0473 · 2026-06-25
CONGRATS-WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Congratulates the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District on the 50th anniversary of Colored Sands Bluff Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS
In plain English Requires project labor agreements for new community solar facilities, removes a geothermal building exception from prevailing wage rules, and directs state agencies to coordinate recruitment for a climate jobs program.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for…
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
CIVIL LAW-TECH
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
FRAUD-HOTEL BOOKING SERVICE
In plain English Requires third-party hotel booking websites to make clear disclosures to consumers about reservations in Illinois.
Official synopsis: Creates the Stop Online Booking Scams Act. Provides that a third-party hotel booking website shall not facilitate the reservation or booking of physical accommodations in the State without making clear and conspicuous disclosures to the consumer. Sets forth provisions concerning the placement of the disclosure.…
Passed one chamberAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar · 2026-05-26
PROHIBIT TICKET PURCHASE BOTS
Creates the Prohibition on Bots Purchasing Tickets Act. Provides that a person shall not use or create a bot or employ any other method to: (1) purchase tickets in excess of posted limits for an online ticket sale; (2) use multiple Internet protocol addresses, multiple…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
CONSUMERS–DATA PROCESSING
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a consumer may opt out of the processing of personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising by submitting a request using the methods specified in a data processing controller's privacy notice. Sets forth…
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 State Government Committee)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1302 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 34 is House 67 plus House 68. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Steve Stadelman on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Steve StadelmanState Senate 34 · Democratic · this page
Maurice WestState House 67 · Democratic
100%
Dave VellaState House 68 · Democratic
99%
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