March 12, 2026 · 3,778 words · 8 speakers · 107 segments
The regular Session of the 104th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Keith Thomas, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Peoria, Illinois. Pastor Thomas.
(Invocation)
Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Faraci, please lead us in the Pledge.
(Pledge of Allegiance).
Paul Elder seeks leave to video BlueRoomStream.com, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Wednesday, March 11th, 2026.
Thank you. Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to approve the Journals. Senator Glowiak Hilton.
Thank you, Madam President. I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcripts.
Thank you, Senator. Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 672, offered by Senator Hills and all Members. Senate Resolution 674, offered by Senator Murphy and all Members. They are both celebration of life resolutions, Madam President.
Resolution Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 671, offered by Senator Ellman. It is congratulatory and Senate Resolution 673, offered by Senator Villanueva. It is substantive.
Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Turner, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture reports - Senate Bill 2990 Do Pass, Senate Bill 2891 Do Pass, as Amended, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3512 Recommend Do Adopt and Senate Resolution 461 Be Adopted. Senator Murphy, Chair, of the Committee on Executive Appointments reports - Appointment Messages 1040121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 130, 141, 142, 166, 168, 179, 218, 220, 221, 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 229, 230, 231, 232, 252, 257, 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 270, 271, 272, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 283 and 284 Do Recommend Consent. Senator Stadelman, Chair on the Committee on Energy and Public Utilities reports - Senate Bills 2907, 3222, 3273, 3794, 3838 Do Pass and Senate Bills 2902, 3104 and 3272 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Ellman, Chair of the Committee on Environment and Conservation reports - Senate Bill 3556 Do Pass, as Amended and Senate Resolution 620 Be Adopted.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, will you please come to the Senate Floor for Floor action? Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, please come to the Senate Floor for Floor action. We will be moving on the Order of Senate Bill 2nd Reading, please come to the Senate Floor. Senator Guzmán, for what purpose do you rise?
I -- for point of personal privilege, ope - my apologies, for point of personal privilege, please.
Please state your privilege point, Senator.
Good afternoon. I wanted to request time to introduce my extern from Grinnell College, Priya Boyce. Who comes to us from Jamaica, New York as a second-year vibrant student. She can tell you all about her majors, but just really wanted to be able to see the Body of the work and these colleagues and many of you have been very generous with your time if you want to rise, Priya, but just wanted to acknowledge her and encourage a warm welcome if my colleagues will join me. Thank you.
Thank you and welcome to the Illinois Senate. Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 4179, offered by Senator Cunningham, an Act concerning finance. 1st Reading of the bill.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Please turn your Calendars to the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading on the top of page 2. Senator Hunter on Senate Bill 1327. Senator Hunter. The lady indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1327, an Act concerning regulations. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Guzmán, on Senate Bill 2202. Out of the record. Senator Johnson, on Senate Bill 2735. Out of the record. Senator Preston, on Senate Bill 2737. Out of the record. Senator Martwick, on Senate Bill 2748. Out of the wreck -- out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 2762. Senator Morrison. Out of the record. Senator Belt, on Senate Bill 2771. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 2771, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Behavioral and Mental Health adopted Amendment No. 3.
Thank you, Tim. Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Loughran Cappel, on Senate Bill 2773. I'm sorry, returning to the order of 2772. Senator Ventura, on Senate Bill 2772. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 2772, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2773, Senator Loughran Cappel. Out of the record. Senator Anderson, on Senate Bill 2782. Senator Anderson, out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 2797. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 2799. Out of the record. Senator Villanueva, on Senate Bill 2805. Out of the record. Senator Stadelman, on Senate Bill 2822. Senator Stadelman. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 2822, an Act concerning business. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 2 {sic} (1).
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Stadelman, on Senate Bill 2824. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 2824, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Belt, on Senate Bill 2828. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 2828, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Labor adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Johnson, on Senate Bill 28. Senator Turner, on Senate Bill 2829. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 2829, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on local -- government adopted Amendments 1 and 2.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Johnson, on Senate Bill 2837. Out of the record. Please turn your Calendars and your attention to page 3, the top of the Order of Senate Bill 2nd Reading. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 2838. Out of the record. Senator Feigenholtz, on Senate Bill 2861. Out of the record. Senator Halpin, on Senate Bill 2892. Out of the record. With leave of the Body, we will return to Senate Bill 2913. Senator Loughran Cappel, on Senate Bill 2914. Out of the record. Senator Preston, on Senate Bill 2918. Out of the record. Senator Fine, on Senate Bill 2921. Out of the record. Senator Martwick, on Senate Bill 2950. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 2950, an Act concerning public employee benefits. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Martwick, on Senate Bill 2951. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 2951, an Act concerning civil law. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Holmes, on Senate Bill 2952. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 2972. Out of the record. Senator Halpin, on Senate Bill 2976. Out of the record. Senator Johnson, on Senate Bill 3020. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3048. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3049. Out of the record. Senator Anderson, on Senate Bill 3056. Out of the record. Senator Koehler, on Senate Bill 3113. Out of the record. Please turn your attention to the top of page 4, Senate Bills 3rd Reading {sic} (2nd Reading). Senate Bill 3114, Senator Koehler. Out of the record. Senator Feigenholtz, on Senate Bill 3138. Out of the record. Senator Belt, on Senate Bill 3147. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3147, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Insurance adopted Amendments 1 and 2.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Koehler, on Senate Bill 3149. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3164. Out of the record. Senator Aquino, on Senate Bill 3183. Out of the record. With leave of the Body, we will return to Senate Bill 3114. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 3114, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Koehler, on Senate Bill 3149. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
Senate Bill 3149, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 2.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3164. Out of the record. Senator Aquino, on Senate Bill 3183. Out of the record. Senator Collins, on Senate Bill 3196. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3205. Out of the record. Senator Joyce, on Senate Bill 3208. Out of the record. Senator Doris Turner, on Senate Bill 3223. Out of the record. Senator Aquino, on Senate Bill 3239. Out of the record. Senator Sims, on Senate Bill 3251. Out of the record. Senator Murphy, on Senate Bill 3258. Out of the record. Senator Joyce, on Senate Bill 3275. Out of the record. Senator Joyce, on Senate Bill 3290. Out of the record. Leader Cunningham, on Senate Bill 3291. Out of the record. Leader Cunningham, on Senate Bill 3292. Out of the record. Senator Edly- Allen, on Senate Bill 3314. Out of the record. Senator Feigenholtz, on Senate Bill 3322. Out of the record. Turn to the top of page 5, Senate Bill 2nd Reading on the top of page 5. Senator Bryant, on Senate Bill 3331. Out of the record. Senator Ellman, on Senate Bill 3-3-3-3. Out of the record. Senator Simmons, on Senate Bill 3361. Out of the record. Senator Ellman, on Senate Bill 3381. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 3381, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Villanueva, on Senate Bill 3391. Out of the record. Senator Martwick, on Senate Bill 3404. Out of the record. Senator Doris Turner, on Senate Bill 3434. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 3434, an Act concerning developmental disabilities. 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Health and Human Services adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Cunningham. Leader Cunningham, on Senate Bill 3438. Out of the record. Leader Cunningham, on Senate Bill 3445. Out of the record. Senator Cunningham, on 3449. Out of the record. Senator Guzmán, on Senate Bill 3467. Out of the record. Senator Holmes, on Senate Bill 3471. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3506. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3507. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3509. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 3510. Out of the record. Senator Villivalam, on Senate Bill 3517. Out of the record. Senator Cervantes, on Senate Bill 3557. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3557, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Hastings, on Senate Bill 3561. Out of the record. On the top of page 6, continuing on with Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Senator Hastings, on Senate Bill 3562. Out of the record. Senator Feigenholtz, on Senate Bill 3568. Out of the record. Senator Sims, on Senate Bill 3593. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3608, Senator Villivalam. Out of the record. Senator Holmes, on Senate Bill 3636. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 3636, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Criminal Law adopted Amendments 1 and 2.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3661, Senator Belt. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3661, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on State Government adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Belt, on Senate Bill 3666. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3666, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Feigenholtz, on Senate Bill 3697. Out of the record. Senator Koehler, on Senate Bill 3722. Senator Koehler, out of the record. Leader Cunningham, on Senate Bill 3731. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3731, an Act to revise the law by combining multiple enactments and making technical corrections. 2nd Reading the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Belt, on Senate Bill 3766. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3766, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Health and Human Services adopted Amendment No 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Villanueva, on Senate Bill 3772. Out of the record. Senator Belt, on Senate Bill 3774. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3774, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Peters, on Senate Bill 3798. Out of the record. Senator Villanueva, on Senate Bill 3-8-0-0. Senator Villanueva, on Senate Bill 3800. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 3800, an Act concerning revenue. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Labor adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Halpin, on Senate Bill 3880. Out of the record. Senator Glowiak Hilton, on Senate Bill 3895. Out of the record. Senator Glowiak Hilton, on Senate Bill 3896. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 3896, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Glowiak Hilton, on Senate Bill 3897. Out of the record. Senator Walker, on Senate Bill 3903. Senator Walker, out of the record. Senator Loughran Cappel, on Senate Bill 3904. Out of the record. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill -- on Senate Bill 3907. Out of the record. Senator Fine, on Senate Bill 3917. Out of the record. Senator Porfirio, on Senate Bill 3926. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3926, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Peters, on Senate Bill 3935. Out of the record. Senator Balkema, on Senate Bill 3936. Senator Balkema, on Senate Bill 3936. Senator Balkema, on Senate Bill 3936. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 3936, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Johnson, on Senate Bill 3964. Out of the record. Senator Doris Turner, on Senate Bill 3973. Please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 3973, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Aquino, on Senate Bill 3975. Out of the record. Senator Villivalam, on Senate Bill 4025. Senator Villivalam, out of the record. Senator Castro, on Senate (Bill) 4040. Senator Castro, on Senate Bill 4040. Out of the record. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, can you please quiet down for just a moment, please? Senator Hills, for what purpose do you rise?
Madam President, I'd like to request a moment of personal privilege.
Please state your point, Senator.
I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of Officer Christian "CP" Pascente of the Wauconda Police Department, who passed away on March 9th at just 31 years old. Officer Pascente grew up with a calling to serve others. After graduating from the Illinois State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, he fulfilled his dream in September of 2022 when he joined the Wauconda Police Department. Those who have served alongside him describe "CP" as someone who truly cared about the people around him. He was a dedicated officer, a trusted partner to his fellow officers, and someone who approached his work with compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to his community. His loss is deeply felt by the entire Wauconda community, by his colleagues in law enforcement, and most importantly, by his family and loved ones. Moments like this also remind us that those who dedicate their lives to protecting others often carry unseen burdens. Supporting the mental health and well-being of our law enforcement officers is incredibly important, and we must continue working to ensure they have the resources and the support that they need. Madam President, I ask the Senate to join me in a moment of silence to honor the life and the service of Officer Cristian Pascente.
Thank you, Senator. Please rise for a moment of silence. (Moment of silence observed) Doris Turner, for what purpose do you rise?
I have an announcement.
Please state your announcement, Senator.
Today, I rise to honor a very special person. We often overlook how much work goes into making this building, our Chamber and committees run efficiently. We see all of these people lining the walls of the Chamber and the walls of our committee rooms, quietly and diligently, making sure everything runs smoothly. Today, we are losing one of these people that quietly keeps us moving forward. Mikayla Bolton, who many of you have seen sitting in the back of Room 409, is leaving us on Friday. She isn't going far and is continuing to serve the people of Illinois in the Treasurer's Office. Please join me in expressing our sincere appreciation to Mikayla for her dedication, hard work, and many years of service to the Illinois General Assembly.
Great work, Mikayla, and good luck in your endeavors. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we will now proceed to the Order of Consent Calendar celebration of life resolutions. With leave of the Body, all those resolutions read in today will be added to the Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, have there been any objections filed to any resolutions on the Consent Calendar?
No objections filed, Madam President.
Is there any discussion? If not, the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolutions are adopted. There being no further business to come before the Senate pursuant to House Joint Resolution 57. The Senate stands adjourned until noon on the 24th day of March 2026, or to the call of the Senate President. The Senate stands adjourned.