April 14, 2026 · 11,055 words · 27 speakers · 262 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 gallery please rise? The invocation today will be given by Dr. Driss El-Akrich of the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield. DR. DRISS EL-AKRICH: (Invocation)
Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Johnson, please lead us in the Pledge.
(Pledge of Allegiance)
BlueRoomStream seeks leave to photograph and videotape the proceedings. Is there any objection? Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of March 11th, 12th and 24th, 2026.
Senator Glowiak Hilton.
Madam President, I move that the Journals just read by the Secretary, be approved unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.
Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to approve the Journals just read by the Secretary. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of Thursday, March 26th, 2026, and Friday, April 10th, 2026.
Senator Glowiak Hilton.
Madam President, I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcripts.
Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 718, offered by Senator McClure and all Members. This is a celebration of life resolution, Madam President.
Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Joint Resolution 61 and 62, offered by Senator McClure. They are both substantive.
Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 4186, offered by Senator Balkema, an Act concerning appropriations. 1st Reading of the bill.
Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
Appointment Message 1040463, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes; Joyce Chinenye Ozeh. Appointment Message 1040464, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board; Gary E. Kaatz. Appointment Message 1040465, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission; Jillian A. Baker. Appointment Message 1040466, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Forensic Science Commission; Jeffrey Buford. Appointment Message 1040467, Governor's non- salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board; Jessica Wright. Appointment Message 1040468, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Quality Care Board; Megan Hillary Moser Norlin. Appointment Message 1040469, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of Western Illinois Economic Development Authority; Brenda Mittendorf. Appointment Message 1040470, Governor's unsalaried appointment, to be a Member of Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council; Douglas Ethan Kimbrel. Appointment Message 1040471, Governor's unsalaried appointment, to be a Member of the Great Lakes St. Louis {sic} (St. Lawrence) River Basin Water Resources Council; Rick Pohlman. Appointment Message 1040472, Governor's unsalaried appointment, to be a Member of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council; Todd Strole. Appointment Message 1040473, Governor's unsalaried appointment, to be a Member of the Illinois State Museum Board; Ashish Sharma. Appointment Message 1040474, Governor's non- salaried appointment, to be Public Administrator and Public Guardian of DeWitt County; Andrew Weatherford. Appointment Message 1040475, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Macon County; Andrew Weatherford. Appointment Message 1040476, Governor's non-salaried appointment, to be a Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Moultrie County; Andrew Weatherford.
Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Hollman, Clerk. Mr. President, I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles and the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bill 228. We have received the like message on House Bills 5258, 5317, and 5487. Passed the House April 9th, 2026. John W. Hollman, Clerk of the House.
Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 228, offered by President Harmon, an Act concerning business. House Bill 4235, offered by Senator Sims, an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4541, offered by Senator Martwick, an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4667, offered by Senator Edly-Allen, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4829, offered by Senator Edly-Allen, an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4921, offered by Senator Edly-Allen, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4977, offered by Senator Ellman, an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 5070, offered by Senator Ellman, an Act concerning safety. House Bill 5136, offered by Senator Halpin, an Act concerning Fish. House Bill 5205, offered by Senator Doris Turner, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 5258, offered by Senator Hunter, an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 5281, offered by Senator Doris Turner, an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 5317, offered by Senator Feigenholtz, an Act concerning safety. House Bill 5487, offered by Senator Hastings, an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 5524, offered by Senator Stadelman, an Act concerning regulation. And House Bill 5595, offered by Senator Hastings, an Act concerning State government. 1st Reading of the bills.
Senator Tracy, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Madam President. I rise today for a special announcement.
State your announcement.
Joining us in the Senate Gallery is the Quincy Notre Dame Pom pon squad, who recently captured the 2026 Illinois Drill Team Association Class 1A State Championship. They secured this impressive victory by more than 30 points with their "Welcome to the Jungle" routine. That sounds like a good -- routine for this Capitol. This marks the program's 12th State Championship in just 16 years, and their first since 2023, which is an extraordinary testament to their consistency, discipline, and talent. I want to extend my sincere congratulations to these outstanding athletes, Coach Jennifer Duesterhaus, and their families on this well- deserved achievement. Please join me in giving them a warm Senate welcome with heartfelt congratulations.
Congratulations and welcome to the Senate. The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. Members of the Committee on Assignments will come to the President’s Anteroom, immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. Senator Villanueva, for what purpose do you rise?
The purpose of an announcement, Madam President.
Your announcement.
Thank you, Madam President. It is my honor to introduce some of the students from the Spanish Club at Beardstown High School. Their teacher, Gabriella Montoya, and the staff from the Illinois State Museum. The Spanish Club at Beardstown High School has been working on an extraordinary project with the museum. Led by their teacher, the students collaborated with the museum and IDNR staff for more than two years to create three exhibits exploring the identities as immigrants and first-generation Latino students, as well as their community and culture in Beardstown, Illinois. The students developed and wrote the exhibits themselves, facilitated by the museum staff. Their efforts were recently honored with the Superior Achievement Award in community partnerships from the Illinois Association of Museums. Their exhibit, "Mi Casa es su Casa" is currently on display at the Illinois State Museum, and I invite you all to come to this evening's special legislative event to view and interact with the students and their award-winning exhibit at the Illinois State Museum this evening, beginning at 5:30 until 7:45 p.m. And please, join me in congratulating them on their award and their achievements. And I know people are asking why the Senator Villanueva a southwest sider, cares about Beardstown? And that is because when I was an organizer, an immigrant rights organizer, I would take the drive down to Beardstown and work with the incredibly vibrant immigrant community in Beardstown. That does exist, because immigrants are everywhere in the State. Thank you and join me in congratulating these incredible students on their work.
Congratulations and welcome to the Senate. Senator Fowler, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Madam President. Purpose of introduction, please?
Your introduction.
Thank you, Madam President. Ladies -- Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I'm super excited, today, to have up in the gallery our Saline County CEO program, our students that are juniors and seniors in high school within the County of Saline. If you -- and I'm going to have them rise. But, Saline County CEO - CEO stands for Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunity. And these young entrepreneurs have created a business plan to be able to take a business model and hopefully maybe have a career at it one day. These are selected by the -- the four cities within the Saline County. We have their joined with our facilitator, Tina Norman and actually one of our all-time heroes of Saline County, CEO Alex Watkins, who's helping escort. He has a business that he created ten years ago that's still brick and mortar, with -- with great success. These students are special, and I just like to ask the Chamber to acknowledge them and give them a round of applause and welcome them to the Illinois State Senate.
Welcome to the Senate. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Cunningham, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Senate Bill 3116; refer to Appropriations Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2852; refer to Appropriations, Health and Human Services - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4023; refer to Appropriations, Public Safety and Infrastructure - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3627 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4041; refer to Behavioral and Mental Health Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3722; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1796, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3048, Floor Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3333, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3510, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3597 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3880; refer to Education Committee - Senate Joint Resolution 58, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2837 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2914; refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Senate Bill 3488, 3922, and 4039, Floor Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 3104, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3510 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3794; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - Floor Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 3917; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bills 1347 and 1700, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2181, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2713, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2772. Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2968, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3084, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3329, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3394, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3428, Floor Amendments 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 3449, Committee Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3518, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3948, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3975, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3977, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4038 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4040; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3113; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3113; refer to Health and Human Services Committee - Senate Bill 3950, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3322; refer to Higher Education Committee - Floor Amendments 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 3314, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3737; refer to Insurance Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2899, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3114, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3508, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3509, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3815, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4006; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bill 3498, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2870, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3066, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3381, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3398, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3524, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3561, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3562 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3568; refer to Labor Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3465; refer to License Activities Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 712, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3223, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3235, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3445, Floor Amendments 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 3897; refer to Local Government Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3076; refer to Pensions Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2802; refer to Public Health Committee - Senate Resolution 701, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2774 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3936; refer to Revenue Committee - Senate Bill 2089, Senate Bill 3065 and Senate Bill 3625, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2750, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3169, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3692, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3828 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3934; refer to State Government Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3037, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3964; refer to Transportation Committee - Committee Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3336; Be Approved For Consideration: Senate Resolution 700, Senate Joint Resolution 35, Senate Resolution 661, Senate Resolution 671, Senate Resolution 677, Senate Resolution 685, Senate Resolution 686, Senate Resolution 697, Senate Resolution 698, Senate Resolution 703, Senate Resolution 715, Senate Bill 75, Senate Bill 503, Senate Bill 504, Senate Bill 566, Senate Bill 567, Senate Bill 596, Senate Bill 597, Senate Bill 598, Senate Bill 646, Senate Bill 647, Senate Bill 653, Senate Bill 714, Senate Bill 715, Senate Bill 716, Senate Bill 804, Senate Bill 805, Senate Bill 806, Senate Bill 807, Senate Bill 853, Senate Bill 854, Senate Bill 855, Senate Bill 939, Senate Bill 1455, Senate Bill 2013. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 368 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 553, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3314 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3557. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, Chair. I have a couple of corrections to that report. Refer to Behavioral and Mental Health Committee should be Floor Amendment 2. Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3722 and refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee should be Floor Amendment -- Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 35 -- 3510 should be removed from assignment to that committee. Senator Cunningham, Chair of the Committee on Assignments - reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Education Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 939. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, Chair.
Senator Sally Turner, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Madam President. For introduction, please?
State your point.
Today I have joined with me, an individual that served on our Youth Advisory Committee. This is Preston Bartel and Preston is a student at Tri-City. He'll be graduating in 2027. Preston has a GPA of 4.2. He works at a -- as a pharmacist technician at Hy- Vee Grocery Store here in Springfield. He is the corner, which I just learned what a corner was - on the varsity football team, because Senator Anderson told me what that was, I had no idea. And he's working toward a 315-pound bench press, he told me. He is also on the Tri-City Spanish Club, and he's the President, and he's taking many college classes at Lincoln Land Community College. Please help me welcome Preston to the State Senate.
Welcome to the Illinois Senate. Senator Murphy, for what purpose do you rise?
For a message, Madam President. For an announcement.
State your announcement.
Thank you. I have a message, in my announcement, for all of us tomorrow morning to attend a breakfast from 9 to 10:00 o'clock in A1 of the Stratton Building. And this is for NCSL National Conference of State Legislators are in town and encouraging everybody to participate in the summit in Chicago. As we know, our own Marcus Evans is the President. Not only will you get a new button for NCSL at the breakfast, but we have these lovely wipes with the City of Chicago logo skyline. These will be collector's items, I'm sure, at some point in time, so make sure you attend the breakfast tomorrow morning, 9 to 10:00 o'clock, A1 in the Stratton. Thank you, Madam President.
Senator Koehler, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For the purpose of an introduction.
State your announcement.
Thank you, Madam President. I want to recognize some folks in the gallery. My good friend Larry Ivory is here from the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce. For 28 years, the Chamber has championed economic opportunity, fostered business growth and driven innovation across Illinois, and through strategic support, capacity building, and statewide networking platforms. The Chamber equips small businesses with the means to expand, scale and thrive. They were founded in 1997, and they serve as a vital bridge between the public and the private sector. Today, the Chamber stands as a steadfast advocate for more than 14 -- 140,000 black owned businesses across our State. The vision of the Illinois Black -- State Black Chamber of Commerce is clear, to ensure that every business has the opportunity to grow, to innovate, and to achieve long term success, and their work continues to shape the future in which all communities can prosper. I'd like to send it to give a hearty welcome to Larry Ivory, and to all the members of the Illinois Black State Chamber of Commerce.
Welcome to the Senate. Loughran Cappel, for what purpose do you rise?
Purpose of an announcement.
State your announcement.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Neurodiversity Caucus has brought -- has brought treats today. Senator Lewis and I have treats that we have put into our little snack section. So, if you would like to have some cookies in honor of Autism Awareness Month, they're there for you.
Senator Aquino, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Madam President, for an announcement.
State your announcement.
The Senate Democrats will caucus in the President's Office at about 1:00 o'clock. I was told to say 1'ish about 1. So, emphasis on the 1 or so, 1:00 o'clock for half an hour.
Senator Bryant, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Madam President. For the purpose of an announcement.
State your announcement.
Senate Republicans will meet immediately upon, the end of caucus -- the end of Session in Room 400.
The Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. After caucus, the Senate will reconvene for Floor action. The Senate stands in recess. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
The Senate will please come to order. Ladies and Gentlemen, in a couple of minutes, we are going to start. We're going to start on 2nd Readings. So, please be on the Floor to move your bills. After that, we're going to go on and do some 3rd Readings. Please, everybody be on the Floor so we can move as expeditiously as possible. Thank you. Good afternoon. We are going to start on 2nd Readings. Everybody remember this is deadline week, we need to move our bills. So, we are going to start on the top of page 2 with Senate Bill 2202, Senator Guzmán. Moving on to Senate Bill 2393, Senator Morrison. She indicates she wants to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 2393, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee {sic} (The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 2) or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2737, Senator Preston. Senate Bill 2748, Senator Martwick. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2748, an Act concerning civil law. 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. Senate Bill 2782, Senator Anderson. Senate Bill 2785, Senator Feigenholtz. Senate Bill 2797, Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 2799, Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 2805, Senator Villanueva. Senate Bill 2838, Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2838, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Insurance adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2891, Senator Halpin. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2891, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2902, Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 2914, Loughran Cappel. Senate Bill 2918, Senator Preston. Senate Bill… out of the record. Senate Bill 2968, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2968, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3048, Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 3048, an Act concerning domestic violence. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Criminal Law adopted Amendment No.1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3056, Senator Anderson. Senate Bill 3076, Senator Edly-Allen. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3076, an Act concerning government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3183, Senator Aquino. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3183, an Act concerning State 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. Senate Bill 3222, Senator Doris Turner. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3222, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3223, Senator Doris Turner. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3223, an Act concerning regulations. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on License Activities adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3251, Senator Sims. Senate Bill 3290, Senator Joyce. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 3290, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No.1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3292, Senator Cunningham. Senate Bill 3314, Senator Edly-Allen. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3314, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3331, Senator Bryant. Senate Bill 3391, Senator Villanueva. Senate Bill 3401, Senator Martwick. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3401, an Act concerning civil law. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3404, Senator Martwick. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3404, an Act concerning public employee benefits. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3438, Senator Cunningham. Senate Bill 3445, Senator Cunningham. Senate Bill 3449, Senator Cunningham. Senate Bill 3467, Senator Guzmán. Senate Bill 3510, Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 3527, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3527, an Act concerning civil law. 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. Senate Bill 3561, Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 3593, Senator Sims. Senate Bill 3660, Senator Belt. Senate Bill 3750, Senator Fine. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3750, an Act concerning health. 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. Senate Bill 3772, Senator Villanueva, how do you wish to proceed? Senate Bill 3798, Senator Peters. Senate Bill 3838, Senator Joyce. Senate Bill 3880, Senator Halpin. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3880, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3897, Senator Glowiak Hilton indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 3897, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on License Activities adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3907, Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 3964, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3964, an Act concerning safety. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3975, Senator Aquino. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3975, an Act concerning employment. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 4040, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 4040, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. We are continuing on the Order of 2nd Reading on the bottom of page 3, we're going to pick up Senate Bill 3438, Senator Cunningham, how do you -- he indicates he wants to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3438, an Act concerning government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3445, Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3445, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3449, Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3449, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. On page 2 we're proceeding with Senate Bill 2737. Senator Preston, do you wish to proceed? Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 2737, an Act concerning business. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2782, Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 2782, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2918. Senator Preston, do you wish to proceed? He indicates he does. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 2918, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Education adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. On the top of page 3, we have Senate Bill 3056. Senator Anderson, how do you wish to proceed? Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3056, an Act concerning safety. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are moving to final action. We're going to be working on Senate Bills 3rd Reading. We're going to be skipping around to make sure we hit the bills that are ready to go. On your printed Calendars were going near the top of page 6, we're going to start with Senate Bill 2773. Senator Loughran Cappel, do you wish to proceed? On the -- on the middle of page 6 -- we're still on page 6. Senator Halpin with Senate Bill 2816. Towards the bottom of page 7 we're moving on to Senate Bill 2921. Senator Fine, do you wish to proceed? Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2921, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Fine.
Thank you, Madam President. This bill requires eye medication to be covered under your prescription plans for your accident and health insurance for public employees and for people receiving public aid. I know no opposite -- Oh, wait. No, there is a little opposition. I take that back.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 2921 pass? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 52 Ayes, 1 Nay, 0 voting Present. Senate Bill 2921, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On the middle of page 8, we're going to Senate Bill 3019, Senator Joyce. Would you like to proceed? Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3019, an Act concerning finance. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Joyce.
Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3019, is an Act that changes the amount for a base for first time farmers to receive loans from the Illinois Finance Authority. With the cost of farming going up where it is, the cost of land, all the start-up costs, the existing amount wasn't adequate. So, this bill basically makes it so that we can help young farmers get started in agriculture.
Is there any discussion? Senator Sally Turner.
Thank you, Madam President. I just wanted to thank the sponsor for this bill. He and I talked about it earlier. When you have a $2 million combine, it's important that we increase this so that our young people can borrow as young farmers and all you may -- everyone voted previously on our young farmer bill before and I'm happy that we're encouraging young people to be farmers and stay in the farming industry. So, thank you, Senator.
Seeing no further discussion, Senator, would you like to close? The question is, shall Senate Bill 3019 pass? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3019, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Johnson, on Senate Bill 3020. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3020, an Act concerning domestic violence. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Johnson, on your bill.
Thank you, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 3020, is an initiative of the Illinois Domestic Violence Coalition -- Illinois Domestic Violence Coalition, and it amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act and Code of the Criminal procedure. It modernizes the definition of harassment to include surveillance through electronic means, the non-consensual dissemination of digitally altered sexual images and contents of docking. So, this bill is to protect domestic violence victims and also provide that the court in any county, not just the court in the county with a population of more than 250,000 people, shall grant a request for remote hearing unless good cause is shown or denial for an order of protection at which the petitioner and respondent and applicable matters. So, essentially, it increases access to justice for domestic violence survivors. Expanding, as I mentioned, the virtual hearing for orders of protection for all counties. It protects victims from harassment of surveillance via technology and much needed updates to many ways abusers use technology, electronic devices and artificial intelligence to cause harm. And it clarifies how and when the victim can obtain an extension on their order of protection. Standardizing legal practices across Illinois and codifying cases in law. I know of no opposition, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
Is there any discussion? Senator Hills.
I rise in support of this bill. I would like to compliment the sponsor for modernizing the Domestic Violence Act. You have been so forward thinking and how to protect the victim in this new era of technology. I especially appreciate how you've worked with everyone to remove all the opposition. I think your work goes to show that domestic violence is not a partisan issue. I am so proud to vote for this bill, and I hope to work with you on this issue in the future to make Illinois a safer place for all.
Senator McClure.
Thank you, Madam President. To the bill.
Senator McClure.
Thank you, Madam President. I just want to commend the sponsor for this bill. You know, it's really difficult for these people that are trying to get protections, from certain individuals and if they can at least testify or be present virtually so that they don't have to see these individuals in person. I think it's going to make a real difference, and it's going to cause more people that are going to be willing to come forward to get help from the justice system and to -- to seek relief from judges. So I just want to commend the -- the sponsor, Senator Johnson, and, you know, the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence visited me today. It's a huge, bill for them. And so, I stand in support of the bill and it really helps the rural areas a lot. And I represent a lot of rural areas, and we've got to have support for these victims. And I think this bill is a great way to support victims. And I urge a Yes vote.
Seeing no further discussion, Senator Johnson, would you like to close?
Thank you, Madam Chair. And I want to thank my colleagues for your remarks and your support. Domestic violence and protecting domestic violence victims is not partisan. And we must continue to support -- advanced legislation to provide further protection. I want to thank the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and all of the advocates for your important and meaningful work on this legislation. It has taken more than 2 years to get up to this point, and as my colleague mentioned, making sure we removed all the opposition and making sure we're providing the much-needed protections and modernizing the Domestic Violence Act. And with that, I ask for an Aye vote. Thank you.
The question is, shall Senate Bill 3020 pass? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3020, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Towards the bottom of page 9, we have Senate Bill 3196, Senator Collins. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3196, an Act concerning children. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Collins.
Thank you, Madam Chair -- Madam President. In 2025, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1504 to ensure youth in foster care have the tools, information and support needed for successful adult living. The law established two things - it established individualized, youth driven transition planning and court oversight through successful Transition to Adulthood Review, which is the "Star hearings". This bill is widely supported, including statewide Youth Advisory Board to the Department of Children and Family Services. Additional provisions identified by SYB were not included due to timing constraints. So, Senate Bill 39 -- 3196 builds on that foundation. And I would tell you, as a former youth in care, who was transitioning out of care, I find that it's really important that we make sure young people transition into stability, which is why I'm, you know, bringing this bill forth. So, the key provisions that 3196 does is it ensures youth participation in the court hearings, it expands financial literacy and transparency, it supports access to essential documents, and it elevates the youth's voice in policy development. And so, I will ask my colleagues to please vote Yes for Senate Bill 3196.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 3196 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 voting Aye -- ope - 54 voting Aye, 0 voting Nay, 0 voting Present. Senate Bill 3196, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On page 10, Senate Bill 3272, Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 32 -- Senate Bill 3272, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Cunningham.
Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3272 amends the Public Utilities Act and the Procurement Code in an effort to help the ICC implement the Energy Omnibus Bill that we passed last fall. We put some tight timelines on the Commission to implement Renewable Energy Access Plan, and this will help them meet those timelines. Know of -- aware of no opposition would appreciate the Chamber's support.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 3272 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 41 voting Aye, 12 voting Nay, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3272, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Staying on page 10, Senate Bill 3291, Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3291, an Act concerning courts. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Cunningham, explain your bill.
Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3291 amends the Clerk of the Courts Act to provide that circuit courts would have the ability to establish and maintain a "will depository" for the voluntary cake -- safekeeping of original wills. This is an initiative of the Cook County Clerk of the Court, Mariyana Spyropoulos. And this is initiative to help families who have wills make sure they're in a safe and accessible place. I know of no opposition and would appreciate the Chamber's support.
Senator Tracy. Is there any discussion? Senator Tracy.
Thank you, Madam President. I would like to speak to the bill.
To the bill.
I rise in support of the bill. The -- Senator Cunningham worked on the bill quite a bit, made some amendments where I and my fellow colleagues had some concerns. He's addressing a very real issue of families wanting to be able to honor a deceased members wishes through a will, and sometimes they're very often misplaced and hard to find. And this provides a very practical and real solution. So, I urge support for the bill. Thank you.
Is there any further discussion? Seeing none. Senator Cunningham, would you like to close?
I want to thank Senator Tracy, who offered a lot of really good suggestions for the bill in committee and help make a good bill, a better bill. So, I urge the Senate to vote Aye.
The question is, shall Senate Bill 3291 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3291, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On the middle of page 11, we're going to Senate Bill 3496, Senator Glowiak Hilton. She indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3496, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Glowiak Hilton.
Thank you, Madam President. Nearly 8000 individuals acquired fraudulent nursing credentials from diploma mills and used these fraudulent credentials to qualify to sit for nursing exams. A federal investigation is ongoing and there our nurses still working with the fake credentials. This allows our Department of Professional Regulation to temporarily suspend those fraudulent licenses for review. Please vote Yes to ensure continued patient protection. Thank you.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 3496 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 voting Aye, 0 voting Nay, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3496, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On the bottom of page 11, Senate Bill 3517, Senator Villivalam. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3517, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Villivalam.
Thank you, Madam President. This is legislation that is a trailer bill to legislation we passed previously, on behalf of the Illinois State Ambulance Association to eliminate surprise billing. This is an initiative from them and the Illinois Fire Chiefs to provide some technical changes and clarifications. I would ask for an Aye vote.
Is there any discussion. Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 3517 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3517, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 3565, which is on page 12 of your printed Calendars. Senator Villivalam, indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.
Senate Bill 3565, an Act concerning public aid. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Villivalam.
Thank you, Madam President. This is an initiative on behalf of Townships of Illinois. Including my township, Niles Township, in my district. Basically, allows townships more flexibility to use their general assistance funds for providing food services for their residents. Provides more local control. Would ask for an Aye vote. Thank you.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 3565 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 Ayes, 7 Nays, and 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3565, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 3608, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3608, an Act concerning transportation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Villivalam.
Thank you, Madam President. This is legislation that we brought forward to rectify an anomaly in terms of how the general counsel for the tollway is appointed and would ask for everyone's support, for this legislation.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 3608 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3608, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On page 12, we're moving on to Senate Bill 3620, Senator Balkema. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3620, an Act concerning government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Balkema, on your bill.
Thank you, Madam Chairman. This repeals the date of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repair Act. Big stuff here so pay attention. And it really extends two things from a boiler perspective. All of those folks that run around the State to make sure that all of our boilers are safe. We want to make sure that continues. And secondly, for underground tanks at gas stations and the others, this extends that sunset date as well. So, two good things here, I'd encourage and Aye vote.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 3620 pass? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 52 voting Aye, 2 voting Nay and 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3620, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Sally Turner, for what purpose do you rise?
I'm sorry, Madam President. I would like to be reflected as a Yes vote on which one was that? 3620. And then also while I'm correcting things on 3565, I need to be a present, please. I'll fill out the form.
The record will reflect. Senator Chesney, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For a correction. Please let the record reflect I intend to vote Yes on 3620.
The record will show your intentions. We're now on page 14, of the printed Calendar. Moving on to Senate Bill 3951, Senator Erica Harriss. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3951, an Act concerning transportation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
Senator Harriss.
Madam President, today I present Senate Bill 3951. This bill allows a unit of local government to place a four-inch blue pavement marking on a street or a road to indicate the location of nearby fire hydrants or water supplies. Before any markings are placed, the local government must obtain an encroachment permit from the agency with jurisdiction over that roadway. This does not apply to freeways or freeway ramps. The idea came from a local firefighter back in my district. He shared how helpful that these markers are in rural areas, especially where finding a fire hydrant can save precious time and lives during an emergency. States like Florida, Georgia and Alabama already currently use similar markers. There's no known opposition, and the bill passed Local Government Committee unanimously, and I respectfully ask for your support.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 3951 pass? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 {sic} (54) voting Aye, 0 voting Nay, and 0 voting Present. And Senate Bill 3951, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. The Senate will stand in recess until the call of the Chair. After committees, the Senate will reconvene for 2nd Reading. The Senate stands in recess. Ladies and Gentlemen, please go to your committees. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
Will the Senate please come to order? The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. The Members of the Committee on Assignments will come to the President’s Anteroom, immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. (at ease) The Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 719, offered by Senator McClure and all Members. It's a celebration of life resolution, Madam President.
Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 720 and 721, offered by President Harmon and Senate Resolution 722, offered by Senator Lewis. They are all congratulatory.
Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Cervantes, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3048. Senate -- I'm sorry, excuse me, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3048, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3333, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3597, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3880 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Loughran Cappel, Chair of the Committee on Education reports - Senate Bill 3669 Do Pass; Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 939, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2837 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2914 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Simmons, Chair of the Committee on Public Health reports - Senate Bill 3487 Do Pass, as Amended; Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2774 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3936 Recommend Do Adopt. Senate Resolutions 638, 649, and 667 Be Adopted. Senator Villa, Chair, of the Committee on Health and Human Services reports - Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3322 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3766 Recommend Do Adopt and Senate Joint Resolution 57 Be Adopted. Senator Villivalam, Chair of the Committee on Transportation reports - Senate Bill 3285 Do Pass; Senate Bills 2524, 2858, 3336 and 3484 Do Pass, as Amended and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3290 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Morrison, Chair of the Committee on Insurance reports - Senate Bills 2899 and 4006 Do Pass, as Amended; Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3114, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3295, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3508 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3509 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3815 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Faraci, Chair of the Committee on Labor, reports - Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2828, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3465 Recommend Do Adopt.
Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Lightford, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Higher Education Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3467; Be Approved For Consideration: Senate Bills -- Senate Bill 454, Senate Resolution 713, 720, and 721. Signed, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, Chair.
We are on page 6 of your printed Calendar. We're going to go to Senate Bill 2806, on 3rd Readings. Senator Lewis. Senator seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 2806 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 2806. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Lewis.
Senator Lewis, please explain your amendment.
Thank you, Madam President. May I adopt the amendment and explain on 3rd.
Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. On page 8, we're going to Senate Bill 3016. That is Senator DeWitte, do you wish to proceed? He indicates he does. Senator DeWitte seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 3016 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 3016. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator DeWitte.
Senator DeWitte.
Thank you, Madam President. I would ask the amendment be adopted.
Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. On page 14 of your printed Calendar, we're going to Senate Bill 3936. Senator Balkema, he wishes to proceed. Senator Balkema seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill -- seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 3936 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 3936. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Balkema.
Senator.
There we go. I thank you, Madam President. I wish to adopt the amendment and discuss on 3rd.
All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are going to Supplemental Calendar 1. It has been printed and distributed. We're going to start with Senate Bill 2524 on the Order of 2nd Reading. Senator Lightford, do you wish to proceed? She indicates she does. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2524, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Going to Senate Bill 2858, Senator Faraci. Senate Bill 2899, Senator Preston. Senate Bill 3285, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3285, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3336, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3336, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 2.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3484, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3484, an Act concerning transportation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3487, Senator Fine. Senate Bill 3669, Senator Johnson. Senate Bill 4006, Senator Morrison. President Harmon.
Thank you, Madam President. Consistent with past practice, I filed a written motion creating an Order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Bills.
Mr. Secretary, please read the motion.
I move that the attached bills of -- the attached list of Senate Bills be placed on the Order of 3rd Reading Agreed Bills so that they can be act on -- acted on by one roll call by the Senate. Sincerely, Don Harmon, Senate President.
President Harmon.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the list of Agreed Bills be printed in the Calendar so that the Senate can take final action on that list on Thursday, April 16th, 2026.
Mr. Secretary, please read the bills on the motion.
Senate Bill 1573, Arellano. Senate Bill 2704, Doris Turner. Senate Bill 2709, Castro. Senate Bill 2715, Porfirio. Senate Bill 2735, Johnson. Senate Bill 2749, Morrison. Senate Bill 2761, Doris Turner. Senate Bill 2769, Joyce. 27 -- Senate Bill 2770, Joyce. Senate Bill 2771, Belt. Senate Bill 2784, Doris Turner. Senate Bill 2806, Lewis. Senate Bill 2818, Holmes. Senate Bill 2824, Stadelman. Senate Bill 2838, Morrison. Senate Bill 2857, Faraci. Senate Bill 2859, Faraci. Senate Bill 2861, Feigenholtz. Senate Bill 2872, Morrison. Senate Bill 2878, Morrison. Senate Bill 2879, Cervantes. Senate Bill 2886, Cunningham. Senate Bill 2892, Halpin. Senate Bill 2910, Morrison. Senate Bill 2945, Koehler. Senate Bill 2949, Hastings. Senate Bill 2953, Halpin. Senate Bill 3006, Villanueva. Senate Bill 3008, Faraci. Senate Bill 3016, DeWitte. Senate Bill 3029, Hastings. Senate Bill 3044, Stadelman. Senate Bill 3049, Morrison. Senate Bill 3051, Morrison. Senate Bill 3071, Guzmán. Senate Bill -- Senate Bill 3087, Villivalam. Senate Bill 3152, Joyce. Senate Bill 3164, Morrison. Senate Bill 3205, Morrison. Senate Bill 3207, Lightford. Senate Bill 3213, McClure. Senate Bill 3229, Guzmán. Senate Bill 3255, Murphy. Senate Bill 3275, Joyce. Senate Bill 3325, Johnson. Senate Bill 3361, Simmons. Senate Bill 3365, Hunter. Senate Bill 3385, Porfirio. Senate Bill 3393, Hastings. Senate Bill 3403, Martwick. Senate Bill 3434, Doris Turner. Senate Bill 3507, Morrison. Senate Bill 3545, Halpin. Senate Bill 3632, Faraci. Senate Bill 3661, Belt. Senate Bill 3697, Feigenholtz. Senate Bill 3731, Cunningham. Senate Bill 3774, Belt. Senate Bill 3904, Loughran Cappel. Senate Bill 3925, Porfirio. Senate Bill 3926, Porfirio. Senate Bill 3930 -- 36, Balkema. Senate Bill 3967, Guzmán. Senate Bill 4010, McClure.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none, President Harmon moves that the submitted list of Senate Bills to be placed on the Order of 3rd Reading agreed bills so that they can be acted upon in one roll call by the Senate. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion is adopted. President Harmon.
Thank you, Madam President. My second motion addresses the procedure for passing bills on the Agreed Bill List. The Agreed Bill List has been circulated, and it will be printed on the Calendar. Starting today, the Secretary of the Senate's Office will have vote intention sheets available. On these sheets the Senator can mark whether he or she wishes to vote Nay, Present or not vote on a particular bill on the Agreed Bill List. If you fail to do so, then the roll call for each bill on the Agreed Bill List will reflect the vote which you cast on the Agreed Bill List Order. For example, if I do not file a vote intention sheet and then I vote Aye on the roll call for the Agreed Bill List, the roll call for each bill will reflected that I voted Aye. Senators, if you wish to file a vote intention sheet, you must file the sheet or sheets with the Secretary of the Senate no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 16th, 2026. If you fail to file a vote intention sheet with the Secretary, then the roll call for each bill on the agreed bill list will reflect the vote which you cast on the agreed bill list order. With leave of the body, I request we adopt the process I've just described.
Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of the President's motion regarding the agreed bill process will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion is adopted. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until 11 a.m. on the 15th day of April 2026. The Senate stands adjourned.