Third Reading Report: January 31, 2025

This week, Illinois lawmakers continued to file bills ahead of the February 7th deadline for bill introductions. With more than 2,300 bills filed in the House and nearly 1,400 in the Senate, legislative leaders are set to begin assigning these bills to substantive...

Third Reading Report: January 27, 2025

The inauguration of the new Illinois General Assembly on January 8 marked the official start of the 104th General Assembly, setting the stage for a busy year ahead. As lawmakers prepare to dive into the legislative session, discussions are intensifying around key...

Third Reading Report: January 20, 2025

104th General Assembly Leadership and Committee Assignments House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the appointment of committee chairs for the Illinois House. The list includes a range of seasoned experts from both parties to chair key committees,...

104th House GOP Leadership Team

Deputy Minority Leaders Rep. Norine Hammond (94 – Macomb) Rep. Ryan Spain (73 – Peoria) Assistant Minority Leaders Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (100 – Murrayville) Rep. John Cabello (90 – Machesney Park) Rep. Dan Ugaste (65 – Geneva) Rep. Patrick Windhorst (117 – Metropolis)...

104th House Committee Chairs

For Immediate Release Jan. 13, 2025  Speaker Welch Announces Committee Chairs for New Session Bipartisan Slate Includes Republican Veteran to Lead VA Committee  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch announced a bipartisan slate of veteran policy...
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